Innovative method for Amplatzer device implantation in patients with bronchopleural fistulas

BMC Pulmonary Medicine

Table 2 Operation and follow-up information of 6 patients

Serial number	Location of BPF	Fistula diameter	AD model	Duration of operation	Completely blocked	Removed drainage tube	Time from closure to extubation	Follow-up time
1	Right lower bronchus	10 mm	22-10-24 mm	10 min	Yes	Yes	3 days	17 months
2	Right lower bronchus	8 mm	16-8-20 mm	15 min	Yes	Yes	3 months	15 months
3	Left main bronchus	10 mm	23-12-27 mm	18 min	Yes	No	NA	NA
4	Upper left bronchus	8 mm	16-8-20 mm	20 min	Yes	Yes	2 months	12 months
5	Right main bronchus	10 mm	22-10-24 mm	22 min	Yes	Follow-up	NA	12 months
6	Right middle and lower bronchi	Several small fistulas	23-12-27 mm	12 min	No	Yes^b	NA^b	10 months

^aAlthough patient No. 3 underwent closure in the ICU with respiratory failure was observed to have a significant reduction in air leakage after AD implantation, he eventually died on the third postoperative day due to complications from severe pneumonia
^bPatient No. 6 underwent thoracoscopic flap sealing after closure failure of AD implantation, and his drainage tube was removed one week after surgery

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