Presentation
History of pulmonary resection due to right upper lobe lung cancer (adenocarcinoma).
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bronchopleural fistula - postoperative complication
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Postoperative changes (right upper lobectomy) are seen in the right hemithorax. The CT shows a fistulous connection between the pleural air collection and the bronchial system.
Case Discussion
The findings are consistent with a bronchopleural fistula, a postoperative complication following pulmonary resection due to lung adenocarcinoma.
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