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Pulmonary function tests in bronchopleural fistula.

J R Alencherry1, T Fagan, R M Shah

  • 1Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

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|August 1, 1991
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A patient developed a rare bronchopleural fistula after lung cancer surgery. Diagnostic imaging and pulmonary function tests confirmed the condition, leading to successful surgical repair.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Alveolar cell carcinoma necessitates surgical intervention, such as pneumonectomy.
  • Postoperative complications can arise, impacting patient recovery and respiratory function.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a unique "roaring sound" during respiration following a left pneumonectomy.
  • Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) revealed unexpected results, inconsistent with expected post-pneumonectomy volume loss.

Findings:

  • The diagnostic findings suggested a bronchopleural fistula, a rare complication.
  • Chest X-ray and xenon lung scan imaging confirmed the presence of the bronchopleural fistula.

Implications:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of bronchopleural fistula is crucial for effective management.

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  • Surgical repair of bronchopleural fistulas can lead to positive patient outcomes.