| Literature DB >> 9647101 |
R K Deeik1, M A Memon, J T Sugimoto.
Abstract
Lung herniation after thoracotomy is rare. We report a 66-year-old man who presented with this complication after undergoing attempted minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting. The defect was repaired with a composite of Marlex mesh and methyl methacrylate.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9647101 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(98)00242-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330