Funnel stitch closure of the limited pulmonary excision defect.
A technique to close small defects in lung tissue resulting from local excision of lung lesions is described. The technique, called the spiral funnel stitch, is a conical suture started in the depth of the defect and tied at the surface. It minimizes air leaks.
Candella
F C
FC
Rasmussen
R A
RA
Fry
W A
WA
D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures