Original paper
Successful use of endobronchial valve for persistent air leak in a patient with COVID-19 and bullous emphysema
Abstract
Patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia can suffer from pneumothorax and persistent air leak (PAL). The pneumothorax occurs with or without pre-existing lung disease. PAL refers to air leak lasting more than 5-7 days and arises due to bronchopleural or alveolopleural fistula. The management of PAL can be challenging as a standard management guideline is lacking. Here we present the case of a 42-year-old smoker with COVID-19 who presented to the...
Paper Details
Title
Successful use of endobronchial valve for persistent air leak in a patient with COVID-19 and bullous emphysema
Published Date
Nov 1, 2021
Journal
Volume
14
Issue
11
Pages
e246671 - e246671
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