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bronchopleural fistula |
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bronchopleural fistula [-ploo͡r′əl] an abnormal passageway between a bronchus and the pleural cavity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the case of patients with status asthmaticus requiring treatment with mechanical ventilation, there may be complications of the mechanical ventilation, including disorders of the trachea or persistent bronchopleural fistula, which may require prolonged hospitalization or readmission Patients with significant bronchopleural fistula will show evidence of air leaking through the chest tubes. Rupture is commonly associated with bronchopleural fistula formation. |
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