Bronchoscopic treatment of a giant bronchopleural fistula with autologous platelet-rich plasma

Abstract Background Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a severe complication observed in patients undergoing lobectomy or pneumonectomy, often resulting in high morbidity and mortality rates. Case presentation We present a case of successful treatment of a giant bronchopleural fistula (20 mm *10 mm). T...

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Main Authors: Shihu Liu, Yunpeng Xuan, Yongjie Wang, Haiyan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-025-03396-9
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