Repeat operations in thoracic surgery for post-exeresis bronchial fistula. Case studies
Emanuele, B.; Vigada, G.; Petrocca, G.; Sommo, M.; Audino, B.G.
Minerva Chirurgica 32(9): 529-536
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4733 PMID: 865697 Document Number: 116111
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.