Endobronchial valve placement as destination therapy for recurrent pneumothorax in the setting of advanced malignancy

Christopher R. Gilbert; Jennifer W. Toth; Umar Osman; Michael F. Reed

doi:10.4187/respcare.03540

Endobronchial valve placement as destination therapy for recurrent pneumothorax in the setting of advanced malignancy

Christopher R. Gilbert, Jennifer W. Toth, Umar Osman, Michael F. Reed

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The development of a persistent air leak after pneumothorax can be encountered in patients with underlying structural lung disease. In those with advanced malignancy or other comorbidities, the ability to tolerate general anesthesia and thoracoscopic procedures may limit definitive management. We describe the case of a 68-y-old male with refractory acute myelogenous leukemia presenting with recurrent secondary spontaneous pneumothorax and persistent air leak related to an underlying fungal pneumonia. Endobronchial valve placement allowed for timely chest tube removal and discharge from the hospital, as well as avoidance of a thoracoscopic procedure and pleurodesis.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e46-e48
Journal	Respiratory care
Volume	60
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03540
State	Published - Mar 1 2015

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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Endobronchial valve placement as destination therapy for recurrent pneumothorax in the setting of advanced malignancy

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