Cavernostomy.
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.
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D006801:Humans; D013510:Pulmonary Surgical Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014376:Tuberculosis; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000601:surgery*