Herniation of Packing Material into a Bronchopleural Fistula after Right Pneumonectomy and Clagett Window

Iclal Ocak, Gideon Bollino, Diane StrolloJournal of Clinical Imaging Science 2018 8(1):17-17 Diagnosis of a bronchopleural fistula (BPF) can be challenging in patients after pneumonectomy and Clagett window. Herein, we present a case of pneumonectomy for advanced lung cancer complicated by a BPF. Herniation of packing material from the open-chest cavity into the fistula and airways on computed tomography was an important clue to making the diagnosis.

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Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - April 18, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Iclal Ocak Gideon Bollino Diane Strollo Source Type: research