TY - JOUR AU - Iwasaki, Masashi AU - Shimomura, Masanori AU - Ii, Tsunehiro PY - 2021 DA - 2021/03/02 TI - Negative-pressure wound therapy in combination with bronchial occlusion to treat bronchopleural fistula: a case report JO - Surgical Case Reports SP - 61 VL - 7 IS - 1 AB - Bronchopleural fistula, which usually accompanies bronchial fistula and empyema, is a severe complication of lung cancer surgery. Negative-pressure wound therapy can enhance drainage and reduce the empyema cavity, potentially leading to early recovery. This therapy is not currently indicated for bronchopleural fistulas because of the risk of insufficient respiration due to air loss from the fistula. SN - 2198-7793 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01144-4 DO - 10.1186/s40792-021-01144-4 ID - Iwasaki2021 ER -