Novel fixation technique for the surgical repair of lung hernias.
We describe a novel technique for dealing with the rare complication of post-traumatic or post-thoracotomy lung herniation. The method uses techniques and fixation devices that have been developed for stabilization and fixation of the spine and surgical management of scoliosis. It allows for a secure, reliable, and easily reproducible fixation of the chest-wall in patients with large intercostal lung hernias using standard spinal instruments.
Wiens
Scott
S
Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Hunt
Ian
I
Mahood
James
J
Valji
Azim
A
Stewart
Kenneth
K
Bédard
Eric L R
EL
D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006547:Hernia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D053441:Suture Anchors; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery