Sharon Kling

Fibrin glue closure of persistent bronchopleural fistula following pneumonectomy for post-tuberculosis bronchiectasis

We report a case of a persistent bronchopleural fistula following a pneumonectomy for post‐tuberculosis bronchiectasis. The patient had two unsuccessful surgical attempts at closing of the fistula. Further surgical attempts were technically were not possible. Bronchoscopic closure was achieved by injecting human fibrin glue into the fistula via a catheter. Closure of the broncho‐pleural fistula was confirmed by repeated ventilation scan over a period of 2 months. Endoscopic closure of small bronchopleural fistulae is an attractive option in children with significant underlying lung disease. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2008; 43:721–725.

The outcome of infants younger than 6 months requiring ventilation for pneumonia caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis

The outcome of young infants (<6 months) being ventilated for respiratory failure caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) has not been recorded.

The role of lung surgery in a low income country: The indications, surgical course, complications and short-term outcome and also comparing HIV-infected to HIV-uninfected

P100N The role of lung surgery in a low income country: The indications, surgical course, complications and short-term outcome and also comparing HIV-infected to HIV-uninfected D. Rhode, P. Goussard, S. Kling, A. Vanker, J.T. Janson, B. Barnard, G.J. Rossouw, R.P. Gie. Division of Paediatric pulmonology, Department of Paediatrics and Child health, Tygerberg Children’s Hospital – Tygerberg, South Africa; Cardiothoracic surgery department, Tygerberg Academic Hospital, Stellenbosch University – Tygerberg, South Africa