Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery  2014;23(1):21-24

Use of the Free Flap for Large Defect with Bronchopleural Fistula: Case Report.

Joo Seok PARK 1 ; Se Hoon CHOI ; Eun Key KIM

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Keywords

Bronchial fistula; Free tissue flaps

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Bronchopleural fistula is an unnatural communication between the bronchial tree and pleural space. Closure of the bronchial stump using various muscular flaps has been previously reported. There have been few reports on treatment of large defects with bronchopleural fistula accompanied by surrounding muscle injury. We report on our experience with two patients suffering from large defect with bronchopleural fistula, who were treated with free flaps. No recurrence of bronchopleural fistula was observed during follow-up.