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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Interventional Pulmonology

Background:

  • Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a severe complication following lung surgery, often associated with high mortality due to pulmonary infection and respiratory failure.
  • Managing complex BPFs presents a significant surgical challenge, particularly in patients with comorbidities or those unsuitable for reoperation.

Observation:

  • A 75-year-old male with a history of lung cancer resection developed complex bronchopleural fistulas.
  • Initial management included antibiotics and chest tube drainage.

Findings:

  • The complex BPFs were successfully treated using endobronchial valve (EBV) placement combined with local argon gas spray stimulation.
  • This bronchoscopic approach provided an effective alternative to further surgery.

Implications:

  • Endobronchial valve placement and argon gas stimulation offer a viable, minimally invasive treatment for complex BPFs.
  • This technique can improve quality of life for patients unable to undergo repeat surgical interventions.
  • The presented method serves as a valuable reference for managing challenging BPF cases.