A Case of Inadequately Treated Bacterial Pneumonia Leading to Bronchopleural Fistula.

Bronchopulmonary fistula (BPF) is an abnormal connection between the pleural space and bronchial tree, potentially leading to fatal outcomes if untreated. While BPF commonly arises following lung surgery, it can also be linked to infections. This report details the case of a 47-year-old male with recent untreated bacterial pneumonia, who developed bilateral pneumothoraces with persistent air leaks, Pseudomonas and Aspergillus empyema, culminating in a right-sided BPF necessitating video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) decortication. The agenda of this presentation is to enhance early recognition of BPF, which can be presented subtly, to avert severe complications.