Pleural empyema associated with alveolar‐pleural fistulas in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2

Abstract

Abstract Surgery in COVID‐19 disease complicated by APF represents the last life‐saving treatment option. The choice of the therapeutic period to indicate this approach is fundamental. In fact, the clinical stability of patient is necessary in order to allow single‐lung ventilation and to minimize postoperative sequelae.

Keywords

• alveolar‐pleural fistula
• COVID‐19 infection
• empyema
• prolonged air leaks
• surgical treatment