Bronchopleural fistula secondary to smoke inhalation injury: a case report
This case highlights a rare etiology of bronchopleural fistula due to smoke inhalation injury, emphasizing the need for prompt diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach to manage this severe complication. Early imaging, bronchoscopic evaluation, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and surgical intervention are crucial for improved outcomes in bronchopleural fistula secondary to inhalation injuries.
Authors
- Ibrahim Zahid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0638-379X)
- Brandon Hooks (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7322-250X)
- Aruba Sohail
- Roohan Tahir
Institutions
- Western Michigan University (US)
- University of Michigan (US)
- Dow University of Health Sciences (PK)
- Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté (FR)
- Stryker (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05178-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52