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http://dx.doi.org/10.5999/aps.2020.02516

Treatment of chronic bronchopleural fistula and recurrent empyema using a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap: a case report and literature review

Kang, Byungkwon (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Myung, Yujin (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine)

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Archives of Plastic Surgery / v.48, no.5, 2021 , pp. 494-497 More about this Journal

Abstract

Bronchopleural fistula is a severe complication with a high mortality rate that occurs after pulmonary resection. Several treatment options have been suggested; however, it is a challenge to treat this condition without recurrence or other complications. In this case report, we describe the successful performance of a pedicled latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap transfer, with no recurrence or donor site morbidity.

Keywords

Bronchial fistula; Pleural diseases; Surgical flaps; Postoperative complications;

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