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CC BY-NC 4.0 · Arch Plast Surg 2021; 48(05): 494-497
DOI: 10.5999/aps.2020.02516
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Case Report

Treatment of chronic bronchopleural fistula and recurrent empyema using a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap: a case report and literature review

Byungkwon Kang 
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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Yujin Myung 
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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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.

Keywords

Bronchial fistula - Pleural diseases - Surgical flaps - Postoperative complications


Publication History

Received: 21 December 2020

Accepted: 28 April 2021

Article published online:
19 March 2022

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