@Article{Nowicki2011,
journal="Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska/Polish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery",
issn="1731-5530",
volume="8",
number="3",
year="2011",
title="Sterno-bronchial fistula – an extremely rare complication after coronary artery bypass grafting",
abstract="The incidence of complications following temporary epicardial pacing wires implantation remains low. Although rare, their late results may be unfavorable for the long-term operative outcome. The authors present a case of a 53-year-old male who developed a deep peristernal infection complicated by the formation of a sterno-bronchial fistula. Diagnosis, course, and possible causative factors are discussed. Retention of epicardial pacing wires as well as lung pleura laceration due to inadvertent metallic suture handling may play a role in the formation of sterno-bronchial fistula. We recommend a classic fistulography, with a simple drain fixed in the entry of the skin fistula as a route to administer the contrast medium, the diagnostic tool of choice while considering the above diagnosis.",
author="Nowicki, Rafał
and Marczak, Jakub
and Stachurski, Andrzej
and Kustrzycki, Wojciech",
pages="345--347",
url="https://www.termedia.pl/Sterno-bronchial-fistula-an-extremely-rare-complication-after-coronary-artery-bypass-grafting,40,17428,1,1.html"
}