Closure of Bronchopleural Fistula with Angio-Seal

Journal Article · Tue Feb 15 00:00:00 EST 2011 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-010-9834-X· OSTI ID:21608770

Pianta, Marcus ^[1]; Vargas, Patricio; Niedmann, Juan ^[2]; Lyon, Stuart ^[3]

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1. Alfred Hospital, Department of Radiology (Australia)
2. Clinica Alemana de Santiago, Department of Radiology (Chile)
3. The Alfred Hospital, Department of Radiology (Australia)

Bronchopleural fistula is rare and occurs most often after trauma or surgery. Conservative management and support comprise the initial treatment, but if unsuccessful, surgical closure is usually required. We describe for what is to our knowledge the first successful use of an Angio-Seal vascular closure device in a patient who was not a candidate for surgery.

• OSTI ID: 21608770
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 34, Issue 2; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-010-9834-x; Copyright (c) 2011 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE); Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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