Simple prophylactic fixation for lung torsion.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.07.040.
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Abstract
Although pulmonary torsion is a rare complication after lung resection, thoracic surgeons should always consider the risk of this development. We describe a new prophylactic method to repair the residual lobe by using an absorptive sheet and fibrin glue. Between January 2009 and March 2010, 6 patients underwent this simple prophylactic fixation for lung torsion, and their clinical records were retrospectively reviewed. No postoperative complications were observed in this series. This technique is satisfactorily effective and does not result in any complications.
Medical subject headings
- Lung Diseases
- Pulmonary Surgical Procedures
- Suture Techniques
- Torsion Abnormality