Bronchopleural fistula: An update for intensivists.

Shekar, K., et al. (2010). "Bronchopleural fistula: An update for intensivists." Journal of Critical Care 25(1): 47-55.

Bronchopleural fistula is a potentially fatal condition that may result after a variety of clinical conditions, most commonly after pulmonary resection. Either surgical or bronchoscopic repair is required to definitively correct these lesions, though a small number may resolve spontaneously with optimal ventilatory care and other options available to an intensivist in the management of this complex condition. The successful management of a bronchopleural fistula depends on formulating a treatment strategy tailored to individual patient needs. Crown Copyright (C) 2010 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.