title: Cavernostomy.
abstract: A brief historical review of cavernostomy is presented. The mechanics of cavity closure are considered.A follow-up of the first seven cases of cavernostomy performed by the authors in 1940-41 with the use of a skin flap is given. Cavernostomy is a procedure useful at times, but within sharp limitations.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: DANIELS
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: SHIPMAN
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: ROGERS
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013510:Pulmonary Surgical Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014376:Tuberculosis; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000601:surgery*