Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema Post-traumatic Tube Thoracostomy

Bronchocutaneous fistula (BCF) is a pathologic communication between the bronchus and the subcutaneous tissue. Its diagnosis is made mainly by chest imaging, and bronchoscopy can help in accurately localizing the fistula. Treatment options include conservative and non-conservative approaches. We rep...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Mallat, Mariam, Diab, Abdallah, Bleibel, Jerar, Olaywan, Layal
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
Materias:
Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9980838/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36874658
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.34428
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Sumario:Bronchocutaneous fistula (BCF) is a pathologic communication between the bronchus and the subcutaneous tissue. Its diagnosis is made mainly by chest imaging, and bronchoscopy can help in accurately localizing the fistula. Treatment options include conservative and non-conservative approaches. We report a case of iatrogenic bronchocutaneous fistula occurring after traumatic chest tube placement in an 81-year-old man, treated efficiently with conservative management.

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