| Literature DB >> 11383832 |
I Oey1, D A Waller.
Abstract
We describe three cases where patients expectorated titanium staples many months after lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS). The possible mechanisms and technical implications of this rare complication are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11383832 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)02303-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330