Combination gastric seromuscular patch and omental pedicle flap for bronchial fistula.

Kamei, Y; Moriura, S; Ikeda, S; Hosokawa, H; Hirai, M; Naiki, K; Yoshitomo, K; Kato, J et al. · Ann Thorac Surg · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the successful closure of a recurrent bronchial fistula using a combination gastric seromuscular patch and omental pedicle flap. This new method provided an immediate airtight closure of the bronchial fistula. This technique appears superior to closure by omentum alone.

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