Targeted alveo ‐pleural fistula endobronchial valve treatment using ventilation scintigraphy

In this report, a combination scintigraphy and one-way endobronchial valve treatment successfully resolved a persistent air-leak. AbstractPersistent air-leaks can be difficult to localize in radiology. Bronchoscopic management of air-leaks requires identification of the leak's location to allow suitable targeted treatment. One-way endobronchial valves have become a suitable option for persistent air-leaks. In this report, a combination scintigraphy and one-way endobronchial valve treatment successfully resolved a persistent air-leak.

Source: Respirology Case Reports - April 19, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Calvin Sidhu, Shoba Ratnagobal, Rajesh Thomas, Gary Y. C. Lee, Enya Drudy, Roslyn J. Francis Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research