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Transdiaphragmatic Harvesting of the Omentum Through Thoracotomy for Bronchial Stump Reinforcement
Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 06/30/09

D'Andrilli A et al. - This technique of omental flap transposition for bronchial stump coverage through a thoracotomy is an effective method for the prevention and treatment of postpneumonectomy bronchopleural fistula. The amount of omentum obtained by this technique is appropriate for bronchial reinforcement but not for filling the pleural cavity.

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Chronic pain in adults after thoracotomy in childhood or youth
British Journal of Anesthesia, 11/16/09 Relevance Score: 88%

Anterior Minithoracotomy: A Direct Approach to the Difficult Hilum for Upper Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, and Sleeve Lobectomy
Annals of Surgical Oncology, 11/16/09 Relevance Score: 84%

A prospective study of analgesic quality after a thoracotomy: paravertebral block with ropivacaine before and after rib spreading
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 10/30/09 Relevance Score: 84%

Unexpected difficult intubation due to lingual tonsillar hyperplasia in a thoracotomy patient: intubation with the double-lumen tube using stylet and fiberoptic bronchoscopy
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 10/20/09 Relevance Score: 80%

Percutaneous Device Closure of Iatrogenic Left Ventricular Wall Pseudoaneurysm
Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 10/13/09 Relevance Score: 80%