| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880125 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The low incidence of BPF and empyema observed in patients who received an intercostal muscle flap suggest that bronchial stump reinforcement with this technique is a highly effective method for the prevention of BPF in high-risk diabetic patients.
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Authors
Panagiotis G. MD, Emmanouil I. MD, Nikolaos E. MD, Nikolaos V. MD, Dimitrios S. MD, Antonios PhD, Antonios MD,