Reinforced staple line in severely emphysematous lungs.
In severely emphysematous or otherwise destroyed lung parenchyma, staples often cut through, which causes prolonged postoperative air leakage. A mechanical suture line reinforced by a polydioxanone ribbon is a simple, safe, and effective method for closure of air leaks, resection, or biopsy in such cases.
Juettner
F M
FM
Department of Thoracic and Hyperbaric Surgery, University Medical School of Graz, Austria.
Kohek
P
P
Pinter
H
H
Klepp
G
G
Friehs
G
G
D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers