Methylene Blue for Bronchopleural Fistula Localization.
J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol
; 25(1): 63-66, 2018 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-28937444
A bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a communication between the pleural space and the bronchial tree. BPFs are challenging to diagnose and are associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Sequential balloon occlusion is commonly used for localization of a BPF. We describe our experience with 4 cases of successful localization of the BPF by instillation of methylene blue into the pleural space through a pigtail catheter, with simultaneous bronchoscopic visualization of dye in the tracheobronchial tree. Two patients were treated with endobronchial valves and 3 had a surgical thoracic muscle flap placed.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Pleurales
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Fístula Bronquial
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Colorantes
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Fístula
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Azul de Metileno
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos