Treatment of chronic bronchopleural fistula and recurrent empyema using a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap: a case report and literature review
- Author:
Byungkwon KANG
1
;
Yujin MYUNG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Archives of Plastic Surgery 2021;48(5):494-497
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Bronchopleural fistula is a severe complication with a high mortality rate that occurs after pulmonary resection. Several treatment options have been suggested; however, it is a challenge to treat this condition without recurrence or other complications. In this case report, we describe the successful performance of a pedicled latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap transfer, with no recurrence or donor site morbidity.
