J Korean Soc Radiol.  2009 Dec;61(6):375-378. 10.3348/jksr.2009.61.6.375.

Fluoroscopy-Guided Treatment of a Bronchopleural Fistula with a Platinum Vascular Occlusion Coil and N-butly-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA): A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Radiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea. ihbae@chungbuk.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.

Abstract

A bronchopleural fistula (BPF) following a pulmonary resection is relatively rare;however, it has high morbidity and mortality rates, despite advancements in treatment. Treatment options for a BPF include surgical procedures, conservative therapy, medical therapy, and in particular, the use of a bronchoscopy and different glues, coils, and sealants. This paper discusses a case of the treatment of a postoperative BPF, which is not identified on the bronchoscope, using a platinum vascular occlusion coil (microcoil) and N-butly-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) under fluoroscopic guidance. We hereby assert that such an approach as a combination might be an improvement to the minimally-invasive treatment methods currently in use.


MeSH Terms

Adhesives
Bronchoscopes
Bronchoscopy
Embolization, Therapeutic
Enbucrilate
Fistula
Fluoroscopy
Platinum
Respiratory Tract Fistula
Adhesives
Enbucrilate
Platinum
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