Pectoral myoplasty for recurrent pneumothorax: an extrathoracic solution to an intrathoracic problem

Pectoral myoplasty for recurrent pneumothorax: an extrathoracic solution to an intrathoracic problem

The recurrence rate of spontaneous pneumothorax in patients with underlying lung disease can be as high as 50%. We present a novel method of treatment for recurrent pneumothorax based on the intrathoracic transfer of an extrathoracic muscle flap.

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Veröffentlicht in:Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 1999-05, Vol.81 (3), p.154-155
Hauptverfasser: Gilby, E M, McLean, N R, Morritt, G N
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Humans
Male
Pectoralis Muscles - diagnostic imaging
Pectoralis Muscles - surgery
Pneumothorax - diagnostic imaging
Pneumothorax - surgery
Radiography
Recurrence
Surgical Flaps
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Zusammenfassung:The recurrence rate of spontaneous pneumothorax in patients with underlying lung disease can be as high as 50%. We present a novel method of treatment for recurrent pneumothorax based on the intrathoracic transfer of an extrathoracic muscle flap.
ISSN:0035-8843
1478-7083