Interventional techniques and strategies for postoperative bronchopleural fistula treatment: a narrative review
Ashish Jain, Azad Patel, Erik Folch, Tarek Dammad, Anastasiia A Rudkovskaia · 2026
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Ashish Jain, Azad Patel, Erik Folch, Tarek Dammad, and Anastasiia A. Rudkovskaia review in 2026 the interventional toolbox for bronchopleural fistula after lung surgery, a leak between airway and chest cavity that can spiral into sepsis and respiratory failure. Their targeted literature search in March 2026 covered bronchoscopy-delivered devices, surgical repair, and pleural strategies, distinguishing central stump leaks from peripheral air leaks that behave differently.
Lasting closure rarely comes from a device alone, the authors stress, so drainage, infection control, nutrition, and reducing airflow across the hole come first. Removable valves and silicone plugs can settle peripheral leaks in chosen patients, while covered stents mostly buy time for central leaks. Definitive surgery reinforced with living tissue flaps remains central for patients fit enough.
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| CREATOR | Ashish Jain, Azad Patel, Erik Folch, Tarek Dammad, Anastasiia A Rudkovskaia |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 56 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |