Treatment of chronic bronchopleural fistula and recurrent empyema using a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap: a case report and literature review

Abstract

Bronchopleural fistula is a severe complication with a high mortality rate that occurs after pulmonary resection. Several treatment options have been suggested; however, it is a challenge to treat this condition without recurrence or other complications. In this case report, we describe the successful performance of a pedicled latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap transfer, with no recurrence or donor site morbidity.

Keywords

• bronchial fistula
• pleural diseases
• surgical flaps
• postoperative complications