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Refractory pneumothoraces with bronchopleural fistula (BPF) pose a significant challenge in managing critically sick and ventilated neonates. We report a case of the term female neonate being treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for meconium aspiration and presumed sepsis, with a significant air leak refractory to pleural drainage that was managed using endobronchial application of cyanoacrylate (enbucrilate) glue to seal the leak.
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Dr MSS is thankful to Professor Naomi Mecallion at Rotunda Hospital Dublin, Ireland for the support provided in the writing of this article.
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Saleemi, M., McLaren, C., Sharma, B. et al. Bronchopleural fistula in a newborn undergoing ECMO-transbronchial closure. J Perinatol 33, 659–660 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/jp.2012.159
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