Therapeutic closure of bronchopleural fistulas using ethanol
Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) leading to persistent air leak (PAL), be it a complication of pulmonary resection, radiation, or direct tumor mass effect, is associated with high morbidity, impaired quality of life, and an increased risk of death. Incidence of BPF following pneumonectomy ranges between...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/17534666211044411 |