Several hypotheses include rapid tumour regression or necrosis due to cancer treatment, bronchial wall compression by the tumour causing air trapping and subsequent alveolar rupture, and pleural or ...

A perilymph fistula occurs inside the ear when there is a tear in the thin membrane called the oval or round window. This window separates the inner ear from the middle ear. The inner ear is filled ...

Recorded the number of postoperative hospitalization days, with major severe complications including recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, respiratory failure, bronchopleural fistula, secondary surgery ...

An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal joining of an artery and a vein. If an AVF is affecting health, early treatment can help prevent complications. An AVF occurs if an artery connects to ...

Of particular importance are the intrathoracic-space problems, particularly the cases in which bronchopleural fistulas were present. In these patients the potential hazards are multiple ...