[Repeat operations in thoracic surgery for post-exeresis bronchial fistula. Case studies]

41 cases of bronchial fistula secondary to 458 pulmonary tuberculosis exeresis, and 4 cases of bronchial fistulae secondary to 476 exeresis for non tubercular diseases, observed from 1969 to 1975, are reported. Possible surgical treatment of post-exeresis bronchial fistula is examined and the various reintervention methods and results obtained are described.