Reconstruction of diaphragm using autologous fascia lata: an experimental study in dogs

Background. We investigated whether fascia lata is an appropriate material for reconstruction of the diaphragm. Methods. A diaphragmatic defect (2 cm by 5 cm) was reconstructed with a patch of autologous fascia lata in the experimental group (n = 12) and with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene in the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Annals of thoracic surgery 2002-07, Vol.74 (1), p.209-212
Hauptverfasser:	Suzuki, Kazuya, Takahashi, Tsuyoshi, Itou, Yasushi, Asai, Katsuyuki, Shimota, Hiroshi, Kazui, Teruhisa
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Biological and medical sciences Diaphragm - surgery Dogs Fascia Lata - transplantation Medical sciences Polytetrafluoroethylene - therapeutic use Prostheses and Implants Reconstructive Surgical Procedures Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the respiratory system Tensile Strength Transplantation, Autologous Wound Healing
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