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
Schlagworte:	Aged Humans Male Pectoralis Muscles - diagnostic imaging Pectoralis Muscles - surgery Pneumothorax - diagnostic imaging Pneumothorax - surgery Radiography Recurrence Surgical Flaps
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