O retalho pleural na perfuração do esôfago torácico / The pleural wrap in the thoracic esophageal perforation

The thoracic esophageal perforations frequently complicate with fistula when submitted to primary suture. The use of autogenous tissues, like pleura, to reinforce the primary suture has proved to be useful in reduce the incidence of fistulas or at least the severity of the leaks in case they occur. The mortality has reduced too, consequently. A case of an extensive esophageal perforation is presented, where the use of pleural wrap to reinforce the esophagorrafy was very important to contain the leak and to permit a good evolution of the patient.

Broncografia percutânea transtraqueal: experiência com 812 casos / Percutaneous transtracheal bronchography: experience with 812 cases

Um grupo de 812 pacientes foi submetido a broncografia por variante técnica (broncografia percutânea transtraqueal), desenvolvida pelos autores. Eles descrevem a rotina do método, enfatizando a alta freqüência de resultados satisfatórios (96,55%), assim como os acidentes e as aplicaçöes da técnica. Casos ilustrativos säo relatados