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.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: December 05, 2013
Accepted:
October 30,
2013
Received in revised form:
August 29,
2013
Received:
May 13,
2013
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© 2013 Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons (ANZSCTS) and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ). Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
