Schiavon M, Marulli G, Zuin A, Nicotra S, Di Chiara F, De Filippis F, Fantoni U, Rea F
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Sciences-Thoracic Surgery Division, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011 Dec;59(8):509-10. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1270758. Epub 2011 Mar 25.
Secondary pneumothorax represents a challenging problem in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, due to their compromised health status. In this case, an endobronchial one-way valve was inserted in the left lower lobe by flexible bronchoscopy, resulting in a complete resolution of air leak and lung reexpansion. Endobronchial valve could represent a new option for the management of persistent air leak in patients not suitable for surgical procedures.
继发性气胸对于慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者来说是一个具有挑战性的问题，因为他们的健康状况较差。在该病例中，通过可弯曲支气管镜在左下叶插入了一个支气管内单向瓣膜，从而使漏气完全消失且肺复张。支气管内瓣膜可能是不适于手术治疗的持续性漏气患者的一种新的治疗选择。
