title: Triple reinforcement of bronchial stump.
abstract: Various methods are used to prevent bronchopleural fistula following anatomical lung resection, as bronchopleural fistula constitutes a life-threatening complication. Pleural flaps are less vascularized, whereas an intercostal muscle flap, although well vascularized, does not offer enough strength for repair. We describe here the use of pleural flaps to strengthen a bronchial closure and cover the defect. Subsequently, an intercostal muscle flap is buttressed over the bronchial stump.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Post Graduation Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Thingnam
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Mohite
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Raju
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Ranade
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Saklani
mesh_terms: D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007366:Intercostal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013524:Surgical Flaps