title: Use of pericardial fat pad flap to prevent bronchopleural fistula.
abstract: Use of the pericardial fat pad flap to cover the bronchial stump following pulmonary resection can minimize the occurrence of bronchopleural fistula, a serious complication. The surgical technique as shown is safe and easily accomplished.
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery*; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005402:Fistula / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery*; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D013524:Surgical Flaps