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CT images immediately after the insertion of the Amplatzer device show a correct position of the device, although the proximal disk is not completely expanded. A pleural cavity remains.
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F1
The procedure was successful with almost complete closure of the fistula, but because of a small persistent air leak, BioGlue surgical adhesive was applied after a couple of days to obtain a complete seal of the bronchopleural fistula (fig. 1).
a Thorax RX and CT image 6 months after the insertion of the Amplatzer device show a good position of the device with a complete expansion of the proximal disk and a full expansion of the lung tissue without any remaining pleural cavity. b CT images 6 months after the insertion of the Amplatzer device show a good position of the device with a complete expansion of the proximal disk and a full expansion of the lung tissue without any remaining pleural cavity.
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F2
There were no remaining symptoms and CT thorax showed a good position of the device and full expansion of the lung tissue without any remaining pleural cavity (fig. 2).