Gastropleural fistula as complication of postpneumonectomy empyema

Authors
Mussi, A Lucchi, M Davini, F Angeletti, CA
Citation
A. Mussi et al., Gastropleural fistula as complication of postpneumonectomy empyema, J CARD SURG, 41(1), 2000, pp. 147-149
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
ISSN journal
00219509 → ACNP
Volume
41
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
147 - 149
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-9509(200002)41:1<147:GFACOP>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
A 54-year-old woman underwent a left pneumonectomy for monolateral congenit al pulmonary cysts, complicated by a pleural empyema without bronchial fist ula, in the late postoperative period. The pleural empyema was evacuated an d managed by means of a small thoracic drainage. Three months after dischar ge the patient noticed the presence of ingesta in the pleural washing fluid . Diagnostic and operative procedures in this rare case of non malignant, n on traumatic gastropleural fistula are described.