Ad Rian Chong, Chan Sin Chai, Swee Kim Chan, Siew Teck Tie, Sze Shyang Kho
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Abstract
An iatrogenic bronchopleural fistula from chest tube injury caused an air leak in empyema thoracis. Bronchoscopic placement of an endobronchial Watanabe spigot sealed the leak, offering a minimally invasive alternative when surgery was not feasible. https://bit.ly/3XOAFfS.