{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Ultrasound-guided autologous blood patch - A novel modality for broncho-pleural-cutaneous fistula closure.
{Author}: Varghese A;Baby J;Ray B;
{Journal}: Trop Doct
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: Aug 2021 19
{Factor}: 0.828
{DOI}: 10.1177/00494755211038782
{Abstract}: We present a 36-year-old immuno-compromised male with non-resolving pneumonia, who developed a broncho-pleuro-cutaneous fistula following a thoracoscopic biopsy, which was successfully managed with an ultrasound-guided blood patch placed over the bronchial defect. We discuss the mechanism by which this is presumed to close a fistula, thus justifying it as a cost effective and minimally invasive modality of treatment.