Methods of treatment of postoperative residual cavities (empyemas) and bronchial fistulas in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

Two new methods for elimination of bronchial fistulas in postresectional empyemas were tested in 40 patients. The most effective procedure was transbronchial diathermocoagulation of the draining (fistular) bronchus, with a full clinical effect being in 100% of patients), and selective foam rubber ob...

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Published inProblemy tuberkuleza no. 4; p. 32
Main Authors Levin, A V, Kagalovskiĭ, G M, Smetanin, A G, Samuĭlenkov, A M, Ananko, O N, Maksimenko, A A, Semitko, A P
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 1998
Subjects
Adult
Bronchial Fistula - surgery
Bronchial Fistula - therapy
Electrocoagulation
Embolization, Therapeutic
Empyema, Pleural - surgery
Empyema, Pleural - therapy
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Postoperative Complications - therapy
Time Factors
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - surgery
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Summary:Two new methods for elimination of bronchial fistulas in postresectional empyemas were tested in 40 patients. The most effective procedure was transbronchial diathermocoagulation of the draining (fistular) bronchus, with a full clinical effect being in 100% of patients), and selective foam rubber obturation in 80%.
ISSN:0032-9533