“ This is an abnormal communication between the pleural space and the bronchial tree caused by lobectomy, pneumonectomy, lung necrosis, TB, ...
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This is an abnormal communication between the pleural space and the bronchial tree caused by lobectomy, pneumonectomy, lung necrosis, TB, etc.
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• The pleural cavity is expected to fill with fluid post-pneumonectomy—a fistula is suspected if this does not occur, if there is an abrupt decrease in the air-fluid level or there is a new gas in a previously fluid-filled pleural cavity.
• Contralateral shift of the mediastinum.
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• Xenon ventilation study will show activity in the pleural space.
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