# Spontaneous ruptured congenital bronchial diverticulum presenting with total lung collapse and chronic empyema thoracic

## TL;DR

A rare case of a ruptured congenital bronchial diverticulum causing lung collapse and chronic infection is successfully treated with surgery.

## Contribution

The paper presents a successful surgical approach combining repair and decortication for a rare condition.

## Key findings

- Spontaneous rupture of a congenital bronchial diverticulum can lead to total lung collapse and chronic empyema.
- Accurate imaging and bronchoscopy are essential for diagnosis and surgical planning.
- Primary repair with decortication is an effective treatment for this rare condition.

## Abstract

Spontaneous rupture of a congenital bronchial diverticulum resulting in total lung collapse and chronic empyema thoracis is a rare condition that presents considerable challenges in preoperative diagnosis and perioperative management. Thorough interpretation of imaging studies and bronchoscopy is crucial for effective surgical planning. This article describes a successful surgical intervention employing primary repair in conjunction with decortication.

Tracheobronchial diverticula are rare anatomical entities that can be classified into two subtypes: (i) congenital diverticula, which consist of all layers of the tracheobronchial wall, and (ii) acquired diverticula, which are limited to the mucosal layer.