Treatment of Plastic Bronchitis

Percutaneous Lymphatic Embolization of Abnormal Pulmonary Lymphatic Flow as Treatment of Plastic Bronchitis in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease

“…12 Assuming central lymphatic involvement, thoracic duct (TD) ligation has been performed with reports of symptomatic improvement in some cases. 7,13,14 The wide range of therapies reported is a testament to the fact Background-Plastic bronchitis is a potentially fatal disorder occurring in children with single-ventricle physiology, and other diseases, as well, such as asthma. In this study, we report findings of abnormal pulmonary lymphatic flow, demonstrated by MRI lymphatic imaging, in patients with plastic bronchitis and percutaneous lymphatic intervention as a treatment for these patients.…”

Perioperative management of plastic bronchitis in children

“…Plastic bronchitis is a rare condition associated with respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, atelectasis, and pulmonary fibrosis [4][5][6]. Also many study found the plastic bronchitis is related to congenital heart defect after operation [7][8][9].…”

Plastic Bronchitis Following Fontan Procedure: A Case Report

“…The authors stated that thoracic duct ligation cured patients by decreasing intrathoracic lymphatic flow and pressure. However, these two patients were classified as Type II, and it has been suggested that this approach cannot be used for Type I plastic bronchitis (16,17). As our patient responded well to medical treatment, we proceeded with clinical follow-up.…”