Thoracoplasty for Postpneumonectomy Empyema Associated with Bronchopleural Fistula: A Case Series.

Abstract

Thoracoplasty is a historical procedure, initially devised for the treatment of refractory tuberculous empyema. Advances in medical treatments have nearly eliminated the need for this surgical procedure in pulmonary tuberculosis and it is rarely performed or taught in modern day surgical practice. However, few indications still exist, most prominently, in the treatment of postpneumonectomy refractory empyema often but not always associated with a bronchopleural fistula. In this case report, we present two cases of postpneumonectomy refractory empyema treated by thoracoplasty with long-term follow-up.

• Authors: Nyal Borges, Sibu Saha
• Journal: The International journal of angiology : official publication of the International College of Angiology, Inc (Int J Angiol) Vol. 24 Issue 2 Pg. 151-4 (Jun 2015) ISSN: 1061-1711 [Print] United States
• PMID: 26060389 (Publication Type: Case Reports)