| Literature DB >> 2919921 |
H Saito1, T Tatsuzawa, H Kikkawa, M Hirano, M Sakatoku.
Abstract
We report a case of successful closure of a postpneumonectomy bronchopleural fistula by means of the transpericardial approach with omentopexy through a median sternotomy incision. This method minimizes problems of infection, healing, and pulmonary function.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2919921 DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(89)90300-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330