Thoracic surgery
Abstract
Bronchopleural fistula is a direct communication between the tracheobronchial tree and the pleural cavity. Causes include dehiscence of a bronchial stump; cancer; inflammatory lesions; chemotherapy; radiotherapy; aggressive/prolonged mechanical ventilation; and trauma. In developed countries, dehiscence of the bronchial stump following pneumonectomy is the most common cause. The incidence of bronchopleural fistula following pneumonectomy is extremely low in specialised centres.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 228–236
- Publication date
- 24 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter