B-P fistula

Communication between a bronchus and the pleural cavity; usually caused by necrotizing pneumonia or empyema; also may follow pulmonary surgery or irradiation.

Synonym: B-P fistula.

(05 Mar 2000)


Terms mentioned in text: communication, bronchus, pleural cavity, pneumonia, empyema, follow, pulmonary, surgery, irradiation, b-p fistula
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