Bronchial stump reinforcement with an azygous vein flap

Bronchial stump reinforcement with an azygous vein flap

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Bronchial stump reinforcement has been shown to significantly reduce the incidence of bronchopleural fistulas. Various coverage techniques have been described in the literature. While the azygous vein flap is an easy, safe and effective reinforcement option for r...

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Main Authors: Strother Eric, Margolis Marc, Al-Mufarrej Faisal, Tempesta Barbara, Gharagozloo Farid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/4/1/22

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