Management of Broncholithiasis: Is Thoracotomy Necessary?

Cole, Francis H.; Khandekar, Alim; Watson, Donald C.

doi:10.1016/s0003-4975(10)62728-2

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“…Broncholiths are seen more on the right bronchial tree than on the left and the series by Olson et al 6 did not reveal any predilection for a particular segment. 3,4,14 The chemical composition of broncholith is similar to that of bone; it is 85% to 95% calcium phosphate and 7% to 10% calcium carbonate. 4 Symptoms of broncholithiasis include cough productive of a mixture of gritty sandy particles, fever, hemoptysis, purulent sputum, and expectoration of stones.…”

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Broncholithiasis

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Venkatram²

2011

Journal of Bronchology &Amp; Interventional Pulmonology

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Broncholithiasis

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Venkatram²

2011

Journal of Bronchology &Amp; Interventional Pulmonology

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“…Nollet AS et al13 suggested broncholiths should be removed under rigid bronchoscope. As broncholiths are usually associated with extensive granulation tissue, removal of symptomatic broncholith by fiber optic bronchoscope is difficult and may cause massive bleeding14. Large broncholith can be fragmented by YAG laser and subsequently fragments can be removed by fibre optic bronchoscope15.…”

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Broncholithiasis

2008

Lung India

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A 47 year old female who had past history of incomplete treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis presented with increased breathlessness, generalized swelling and loss of ap-petite for last one month. X-ray chest PA view showed bilateral fibrocalcific opacities with blunting of costophrenic angle on both sides. She underwent bronchoscopy to collect bronchial wash to rule out relapse of tuberculosis. On bronchoscopy a loose broncholith with sharp and speculated margins were detected in right middle lobe bronchus. This broncholith was successfully removed through flexible bronchoscope without any complications.

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“…Es interesante señalar que en varias series se describe la existencia de un diagnóstico previo de asma al presentar los pacientes tos, sibilancias y expectoración purulenta [12][13][14] . En el tratamiento de la broncolitiasis, la broncoscopia es efectiva en la extracción de los broncolitos libres y en muchos de los que están parcialmente adheridos a la pared bronquial 10 , aunque en ocasiones puede ser necesario el tratamiento con láser 15 y, excepcionalmente, la cirugía 16 .…”

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