Closure of subarachnoid-pleural fistulae with fibrin sealant.
Subarachnoid-pleural fistulae are rare and require closure if conservative therapy has failed. A simple and effective method is described using a pleural graft sealed with fibrin glue. The closure is immediate and long lasting.
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Red Cross Children's Hospital, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology; D013346:Subarachnoid Space / Q000601:surgery*
D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive