| Retrograde instillation of methylene blue for the localization of bronchopleural fistula |
Jonghoo Lee 
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Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju National University College of Medicine, Jeju, Republic of Korea |
Correspondence:
Jonghoo Lee, Tel: 82-64-717-1601, Fax: 82-64-717-1131, Email: lovlet@jejunu.ac.kr
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Received: 3 September 2024 • Accepted: 6 September 2024 |
| Abstract |
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Bronchopleural fistulas (BPF) resulting from pulmonary resection, radiation, or a direct tumor mass effect are associated with significant morbidity, reduced quality of life, and increased risk of mortality. Diagnosing BPF can be challenging, even with computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and bronchoscopy. We report a case in which retrograde methylene blue instillation during bronchoscopy successfully confirmed the diagnosis of BPF. |
| Key Words:
Bronchoscopy, Methylene blue, Pleura, Respiratory tract fistula |
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