Closure of a bronchopleural fistula complicating cryoprobe biopsy of the lung.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2018
Abstract
Cryoprobe biopsies are routinely performed by the interventional pulmonologist. Diagnostic yields are larger, with complication rates that are equal to or lower than that of traditional forceps biopsies. We will specifically evaluate one instance where a cryoprobe biopsy led to an alveolo-pleural fistula that did not resolve with simple tube thoracostomy. An endobronchial valve was placed and successfully resolved the pneumothorax and persistent air leak.
Volume
6
Issue
5
First Page
00319
Last Page
00319
ISSN
2051-3380
Published In/Presented At
Mehta, R. H., Hoag, J., Borah, A., & Abramian, E. (2018). Closure of a bronchopleural fistula complicating cryoprobe biopsy of the lung. Respirology case reports, 6(5), e00319. https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.319
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
29657717
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article