In three cases a concomitant bronchopleuralfistula was successfully closed before videothoracoscopy.
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Background: Fenestration is performed in patients with bronchopleuralfistula to avoid a life-threatening situation.
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Background: Various therapeutic approaches to bronchopleuralfistula have been reported.
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Close follow-up during the first 3 postoperative months should detect bronchopleuralfistula before aspiration occurs.
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One patient had a postoperative bronchopleuralfistula.
Uso de bronchial fistula en inglés
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In addition, protection of the bronchial stump may be necessary to prevent a bronchialfistula, because wound healing can be delayed due to immunosuppressive treatment.