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  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is an uncommon yet life-threatening condition characterized by abnormal communication between the pleural space and the bronchial tree or lung parenchyma.
  • Early diagnosis of BPF is challenging due to nonspecific symptoms, necessitating a high clinical suspicion and advanced imaging modalities for effective management.

Observation:

  • A 60-year-old male presented with unilateral pleural effusion, leading to diagnostic investigations.
  • The patient developed a peripheral BPF following video-assisted thoracic surgery.

Findings:

  • The case illustrates that a tailored, conservative therapeutic strategy can be effective for managing BPF.
  • Concurrent diagnosis and treatment of pleural tuberculosis were crucial for the patient's recovery and BPF manifestation improvement.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of individualized treatment plans for BPF, considering underlying etiologies.
  • Successful conservative management of BPF in the context of pleural tuberculosis suggests this approach may be viable in select patient populations.
  • Further research into optimal BPF management strategies, particularly in conjunction with specific infectious diseases, is warranted.