The thymic flap for bronchial stump reinforcement following lobectomy

The thymic flap for bronchial stump reinforcement following lobectomy

Reinforcement of the bronchial stump following upper lobectomy has been reported to decrease the prevalence of bronchopleural fistula [1]. A parietal pleural flap remains the mainstay of surgical support for such cases.

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Veröffentlicht in:BMC proceedings 2015-01, Vol.9 (S1), p.A44-A44, Article A44
Hauptverfasser: Wilson, MA, O’Donnell, ME, Cassivi, SD, Seder, C
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Reinforcement of the bronchial stump following upper lobectomy has been reported to decrease the prevalence of bronchopleural fistula [1]. A parietal pleural flap remains the mainstay of surgical support for such cases.
ISSN:1753-6561
1753-6561
DOI:10.1186/1753-6561-9-S1-A44