Pleural partition with intrathoracic muscle transposition (muscle tent) to manage residual spaces after subtotal pulmonary resections.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The concept of separating the pleural cavity to better control residual spaces has been revisited by introducing a technique of pleural partition through transposed chest wall muscles (muscle tent). This technique has been successfully used in 3 patients with severe lung destruction due to chronic infections who required subtotal pulmonary resections.
Medical subject headings
- Lung
- Muscle, Skeletal
- Pleura
- Pneumonectomy
- Surgical Flaps