title: Reinforced staple line in severely emphysematous lungs.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Hyperbaric Surgery, University Medical School of Graz, Austria.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Juettner
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kohek
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Pinter
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Klepp
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Friehs
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers