Thoracic surgery treating bronchial fistula 9 cases

Objective To investigate the efficacy of muscle flaps and pedicled omental patch in treating bronchial fistula.Methods Retrospectivly analysis 9 cases of bronchial fistula patients in our hospital from January 2000 to January 2011.All patients were treated with effective anti-infective governance materials,given appropriate nutritional support for malnourished patients,including six cases of intercostal muscle flap repair,three cases of pedicled omental patch.Results 8 patients were cured,followed up for more than six months without recurrence.1 cases using muscle flaps repair fistula closure bad postoperative,complicated by respiratory failure and death.Conclusion Muscle flaps repair and pedicled omental repair can be drawn near,a wider range of applications,it is an effective method for the treatment of bronchial fistula.