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Improvement of air tightness of stapled lung parenchyma using fascia lata

^a Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Pecs, Ifjusag u 13, H-7636 Pecs, Hungary
^b Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Therapy, University of Pecs, Ifjusag u 13, H-7636 Pecs, Hungary

^* Corresponding author. Fax: +36-72-536-127
mft{at}iseb.pote.hu

Postoperative air leakage, a seemingly minor complication following procedures on emphysaematosus lung parenchyma can lead to very serious consequences. It is best treated if prevented. We report a technical modification of buttressing stapled resection line using autologuous fascia lata.

Key Words: Emphysaema; Postoperative air leakage; Buttressing; Staplers

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