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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Devices

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  • Prolonged air leak (PAL) is a critical condition, including bronchopleural fistula and alveolar-pleural fistula (APF).
  • Existing bronchoscopic treatments for PAL are often costly, inaccessible, or have limited efficacy.
  • A novel customized endobronchial silicone blocker (CESB) was developed for PAL management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the customized endobronchial silicone blocker (CESB) in treating prolonged air leak (PAL).

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study involving 31 patients with PAL who underwent CESB placement.
  • Air leak localization via balloon occlusion test, followed by rigid bronchoscopic deployment of a custom-molded silicone blocker.
  • Reinforcement with cyanoacrylate glue, pleurodesis for APF cases, and CESB removal after 6 weeks.

Main Results:

  • Eighty-four percent (26 of 31) of patients achieved PAL resolution with CESB placement.
  • The average CESB diameter was 7.9 mm; migration occurred in 5 patients without adverse events.
  • Pleurodesis was performed in 13 of 16 APF patients to prevent recurrence; no significant complications were noted.

Conclusions:

  • Customized endobronchial silicone blockers (CESB) provide a safe, effective, and innovative solution for managing prolonged air leaks (PAL).
  • CESB should be considered for patients unsuitable for surgery, those who have failed surgical interventions, or those with recurrent air leaks.