Abstract
Closure of bronchopleural fistulas can be accomplished by applying fibrin glue through a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope. The advantages of this method include the avoidance of general anesthesia and thoracotomy and the excellent extended access to the bronchial tree provided by the flexible bronchoscope.
MeSH terms
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Aprotinin*
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Bronchial Fistula / therapy*
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Bronchoscopes*
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Drug Combinations
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Factor XIII*
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Female
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Fiber Optic Technology / instrumentation
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Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
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Fibrinogen*
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Fistula / therapy*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pleural Diseases / therapy*
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Thrombin*
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Tissue Adhesives*
Substances
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Drug Combinations
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Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
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Tissue Adhesives
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Fibrinogen
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Factor XIII
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Aprotinin
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Thrombin