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The development of such bronchopleural or alveolopleural fistulas is associated with a number of risk factors, including but not limited to: \u2013a) Complications arising from larger resection of lung parenchyma; b) Emphysematous disease processes; c) Lower body mass index; d) Extensive infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis and pleural empyema, among others.The primary causes of patient mortality are the occurrence of pulmonary infections and respiratory failure. Subsequent to the localization of the PAL, implementation of timely treatment is indicated. Depending on the patient\u02bcs location, the size of a PAL, the underlying cause, and the patient\u02bcs individual characteristics, generally two treatment options are available if the initial placement of a pleural drainage fails to achieve the desired outcome: endoscopic and surgical. Bronchoscopic interventions are defined as the insertion of a chemical or biological sealant, or the placement of a blocking device. 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