Balanced general anesthesia for stem cell membrane insertion in a bronchopleural fistula

case report

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63162/v66n68e25619

Keywords:

Bronchial fistula, Stem cells, Thoracic surgery, Wound healing, Lung

Abstract

Bronchopleural fistula is a multifactorial pathological condition that remains difficult to resolve and is associated with high morbidity. With advances in medical science, there has been a growing number of studies on the use of stem cell therapy in the treatment of diseases that previously had few alternatives to achieve a cure. Mesenchymal stem cells have emerged as a promising therapeutic component, primarily due to their intrinsic ability to secrete pro-angiogenic cytokines and modulate the tissue microenvironment, thereby directing recruited cells toward effective wound healing. This case report describes an elderly female patient with multiple comorbidities who underwent closure of a bronchial fistula using a platelet-rich fibrin and leukocyte membrane (PRFL), obtained via centrifugation of mesenchymal cells through a one-step technique during the surgical procedure. The intervention was performed under balanced general anesthesia and required heightened vigilance due to several episodes of apnea needed for membrane placement. The procedure was completed successfully, with favorable outcomes observed in all phases.

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Published

2025-08-21

How to Cite

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Mendes Faria F, Manzan De Alcantara Borges L, Silva De Oliveira M, Almeida Pinheiro de Belém P, Siqueira Elmiro G, Gardenghi G. Balanced general anesthesia for stem cell membrane insertion in a bronchopleural fistula: case report. Rev Goiana Med [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 21 [cited 2026 Jun. 5];66(68):e25619. Available from: https://amg.org.br/osj/index.php/RGM/article/view/619