Bronchopleural fistula 13 years after right pneumonectomy and rigid bronchoscopy [Saʇ Pnömonektomiden on Üç Yil Sonra Bronkoplevral Fistül ve Rijit Bronkoskopi]

Bronchopleural fistula is a complication that can occur in the short- or long-term after pulmonary resection. they are more frequently seen especially after right pneumonectomy. several perioperative factors are associated with an increased incidence of post-pneumonectomy bronchopleural fistula. chest x-ray,computed tomography,and nuclear medicine techniques are used as diagnostic tools. in addition,bronchoscopy can also be used for the diagnosis as well as for the treatment. especially,in small bronchopleural fistulae successful outcomes can be obtained with the use of bronchoscopy. rigid bronchoscopic interventions are usually performed under general anesthesia,and total intravenous anesthesia (tiva) has been used as the first choice. using short-acting drugs with quick onset of action provide advantages both during and after the operation. complete return of the effect of muscle relaxants used in general anesthesiti is important during the recovery period. specifically,usage of sugammadex improves the recovery by quick return of respiratory function. in this paper,formation of bronchopleural fistula,its risk factors,bronchoscopic treatment and anesthesia management performed are presented.