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Ann Thorac Surg ; 95(4): e83-5, 2013 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23522238

ABSTRACT

Various solutions exist for management of post-pneumonectomy space empyema. We describe the use of a free deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap to fill the space and close a pleural window. Previously, flaps involving abdominal muscle or omentum have been used for this purpose. Abdominal surgery to harvest such flaps can impair ventilatory mechanics. The DIEP flap--harvested from the abdomen, and composed primarily of skin and muscle avoids this problem, thus is a desirable technique in patients with impaired lung function. We believe this is the first report of the DIEP flap to close a postpneumonectomy empyema space.


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Abdominal Muscles/transplantation , Empyema, Pleural/surgery , Epigastric Arteries , Free Tissue Flaps/blood supply , Perforator Flap/blood supply , Pneumonectomy/adverse effects , Thoracoplasty/methods , Abdominal Muscles/blood supply , Aged , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/surgery , Drainage/methods , Empyema, Pleural/etiology , Humans , Lung Neoplasms/surgery , Male
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