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  • Title: Tuberculosis bronchopleural fistula treated with atrial septal defect occluder.
    Author: Yang L, Kong J, Tao W, Song Y, Huang T, He F, Zhang P, Cai X, Dou Y, Wang Z.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2013 Jul; 96(1):e9-e11. PubMed ID: 23816117.
    Abstract:
    Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is an uncommon and potentially fatal complication of lobectomy or pneumonectomy, particularly in tuberculosis patients. It is associated with high mortality and its treatment remains a challenge. The development of plugging technology has led to the emergence of less invasive endobronchial methods for treating BPF. We describe the successful treatment of a multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patient with BPF using an occlusion device originally designed for transcatheter closure of an atrial septal defect. Follow-up over 10 months revealed maintenance of the repair without any recurrence. This novel technique can be effective for treating a tuberculosis patient with postoperative BPF.
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