Department of Cardiology, Auckland City Hospital, Private Bag 92024, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland Mail Centre, Auckland 1142 New Zealand.
Department of Cardiology, Auckland City Hospital, Private Bag 92024, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland Mail Centre, Auckland 1142 New Zealand.
Heart Lung Circ. 2014 Mar;23(3):e92-5. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2013.10.092. Epub 2013 Nov 15.
Broncho-pleural fistulae (BPF) are recognised as a rare complication following pneumonectomy. We describe a patient, who after failing conservative treatment, underwent closure of a persistent fistula with an atrial septal defect (ASD) occluder. Additionally we review the literature regarding management of BPF and the emerging role of cardiac defect closure devices as a possible treatment option.
支气管胸膜瘘（BPF）是肺切除术后一种罕见的并发症。我们描述了一例患者，在保守治疗失败后，使用房间隔缺损（ASD）封堵器来闭合持续性瘘。此外，我们还回顾了关于 BPF 治疗的文献，并探讨了心脏缺损封堵装置作为一种可能治疗选择的新兴作用。
