Negative-pressure wound therapy in combination with bronchial occlusion to treat bronchopleural fistula: a case report

Abstract Background Bronchopleural fistula, which usually accompanies bronchial fistula and empyema, is a severe complication of lung cancer surgery. Negative-pressure wound therapy can enhance drainage and reduce the empyema cavity, potentially leading to early recovery. This therapy is not current...

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Main Authors: Masashi Iwasaki, Masanori Shimomura, Tsunehiro Ii
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2021-03-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01144-4
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