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Bronchopleural Fistula - Coggle Diagram
Bronchopleural Fistula
Define
A bronchopleural fistula is an abnormal connection between the bronchial tree and the pleural space. This can cause air to leak continuously into the pleural cavity, leading to a persistent pneumothorax and serious complications like infection or impaired ventilation.
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Treatment
Definitive Treatment
Surgical repair
(primary closure, muscle flap)
Bronchoscopic interventions
endobronchial valves, glue, spigots
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