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Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1930-1932
© 2005 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Case report

Occlusion of a Broncho-Cutaneous Fistula With Endobronchial One-Way Valves

Gregory I. Snell, FRACP a , * , Lynda Holsworth, RN a , Sue Fowler, RN a , Leif Eriksson, MD, PhD a , Anna Reed, MD a , Fredy J. Daniels, MS b , Trevor J. Williams, FRACP a

a Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, The Alfred Hospital, and Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
b Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre, Heidelberg, Australia

Accepted for publication June 7, 2004.

* Address correspondence to Dr Snell, Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, 5th Floor, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne 3004, Australia (Email: g.snell{at}alfred.org.au).

Bronchopleural and broncho-cutaneous fistulas can be problematic after lobectomy for tumors or aspergillomas. Closure of the air leak and treatment of infection are essential to allow the fistula to heal. The initial treatment can usually proceed along standard lines, but if the fistula persists, then treatment can be problematic. This report is the first description of the use of multiple Emphasys Medical endobronchial valve prostheses (Emphasys Medical, Inc, CA) to control a previously intractable broncho-cutaneous fistula. The valves have been specifically designed for airway placement as part of a therapeutic approach to severe emphysema. The advantages of using valves in this situation are discussed.




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