Triple Reinforcement of Bronchial Stump

Abstract

Various methods are used to prevent bronchopleural fistula following anatomical lung resection, as bronchopleural fistula constitutes a life-threatening complication. Pleural flaps are less vascularized, whereas an intercostal muscle flap, although well vascularized, does not offer enough strength for repair. We describe here the use of pleural flaps to strengthen a bronchial closure and cover the defect. Subsequently, an intercostal muscle flap is buttressed over the bronchial stump.

Key words

chest - bronchial disease (includes injury - stenosis - tumor - etc.) - chest wall

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