Surgical management of recalcitrant peripheral bronchopleural fistula with empyema: A preliminary experience

Peripheral bronchopleural fistula (BPF) and empyema from necrotising infections of the lung and pleural is difficult to treat resulting in increased morbidity and mortality rates. The aim of this study was to show the effectiveness of the Latissimus Dorsi muscle (LDM) flap and patch closure techniqu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nigerian medical journal 2015-01, Vol.56 (1), p.12-16
Hauptverfasser:	Okonta, Kelechi E, Ocheli, Emmanuel O, Gbeneol, Tombari J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Care and treatment Empyema Fistulas Methods Original Surgery
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