Abstract
Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a sinus tract between a mainstem, lobar or segmental bronchus and the pleural space. We present a 68-year-old male with a 13mm spiculated left lower lobe nodule who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery left lower lobe wedge resection followed by persistent BPF requiring open window thoracostomy. We present a step-up approach to management of persistent BPF with discussion of conservative, operative and reconstructive techniques for closure.
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