Emergency repair of main stem bronchus disruption complicated by anastomotic stenosis: two cases of successful repair by resection and reanastomosis.
The case reports of two patients who developed complete bronchial stenosis after emergency repair of a left stem bronchus disruption are reported. Resection of the stenotic bronchus and reanastomosis restored a normal lung function in both patients. Arguments for a conservative approach, perioperative investigations, and technical data are discussed.
Service de Chirurgie Thoracique, Hospices Civils, Strasbourg, France.
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Massard
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Wihlm
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Roeslin
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Dumont
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Witz
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Morand
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001980:Bronchi / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation