Spontaneous ruptured congenital bronchial diverticulum presenting with total lung collapse and chronic empyema thoracic

Spontaneous rupture of a congenital bronchial diverticulum resulting in total lung collapse and chronic empyema thoracis is a rare condition that presents considerable challenges in preoperative diagnosis and perioperative management. Thorough interpretation of imaging studies and bronchoscopy is crucial for effective surgical planning. This article describes a successful surgical intervention employing primary repair in conjunction with decortication.