Use of the Free Flap for Large Defect with Bronchopleural Fistula: Case Report
Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
;
: 21-24, 2014.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-87895
ABSTRACT
Bronchopleural fistula is an unnatural communication between the bronchial tree and pleural space. Closure of the bronchial stump using various muscular flaps has been previously reported. There have been few reports on treatment of large defects with bronchopleural fistula accompanied by surrounding muscle injury. We report on our experience with two patients suffering from large defect with bronchopleural fistula, who were treated with free flaps. No recurrence of bronchopleural fistula was observed during follow-up.
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Main subject:
Recurrence
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Follow-Up Studies
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Bronchial Fistula
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Free Tissue Flaps
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Fistula
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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