Progress Report on Interventional Treatment for Bronchopleural Fistula

Abstract

Objectives. Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a serious and life-threatening complication. Following the advent of interventional radiology, subsequent treatment methods for BPF have gradually diversified. Therefore, this article provides an overview of the present scenario of interventional treatment and research advancements pertaining to BPF. Methods. Relevant published studies on the interventional treatment of BPF were identified from the PubMed, Sci-Hub, Google Scholar, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang databases. The included studies better reflect the current status of and progress in interventional treatments for BPF with representativeness, reliability, and timeliness. Studies with similar and repetitive conclusions were excluded. Results. There are many different interventional treatments for BPF that can be applied in cases of BPF with different fistula diameters. Conclusion. The application of interventional procedures for bronchopleural fistula has proven to be safe, efficacious, and minimally invasive. However, the establishment of comprehensive, standardized treatment guidelines necessitates further pertinent research to attain consensus within the medical community. The evolution of novel technologies, tools, techniques, and materials specifically tailored to the interventional management of bronchopleural fistula is anticipated to be the focal point of forthcoming investigations. These advancements present promising prospects for seamless translation into clinical practice and application, thereby potentially revolutionizing patient care in this field.

Tuberculous Bronchopleural Fistula: A Rare and Life-Threatening Disease

“…11,14 Symptoms range from overt to covert, and include productive cough, subcutaneous emphysema, fever, sudden dyspnea, low oxygen saturation, low blood pressure and pneumothorax. 17 Due to its rarity, a BPF can be a diagnostic conundrum. The diagnosis is made using a combination of clinical and imaging findings that confirm an air leak from the bronchial tree to the pleural space.…”

“… 11 , 14 Symptoms range from overt to covert, and include productive cough, subcutaneous emphysema, fever, sudden dyspnea, low oxygen saturation, low blood pressure and pneumothorax. 17 …”