Use of pericardial fat pad flap to prevent bronchopleural fistula.
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.
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