Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) with prolonged air leak (PAL) is most often, though not always,
a sequela of lung resection. When this complication occurs post-operatively, it is associated …

Management of BPF remains highly variable, but several novel approaches have shown
improved identification and outcomes. Although a multidisciplinary approach is imperative …

Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is associated with high morbidity if left untreated. Although rare,
the frequency of BPF in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is …

Pneumothorax refers to the presence of air within the pleural cavity, which may arise from a
spontaneous defect in the visceral pleural surface, or through iatrogenic or other thoracic …

Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the results of postoperative
bronchopleural fistula repair and to identify adverse factors for its success. Methods We …

Background Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is an infrequent but life-threatening complication
after pneumonectomy. The incidence of BPF reported in the literature varies from 0.3% to …

Background and Objective Persistent air leak (PAL) represents a challenging medical
condition characterized by prolonged air leak from the lung parenchyma into the pleural …

Background: Optimal management of persistent air leaks (PALs) in patients with secondary
spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) remains controversial. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy …

Résumé Introduction Le pneumothorax tuberculeux (PT) est une complication grave de la
tuberculose pulmonaire cavitaire. Le but du travail était de souligner la difficulté de la prise …

Endoluminal occlusion has been performed since the early beginning of interventional
radiology. Over recent decades, major technological advances have improved the …