| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882682 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Our incidence of respiratory failure is lower than previously reported and may relate to our use of rigid repair for defects likely to cause a flail segment. Pneumonectomy plus chest wall resection should be performed only in highly selected patients.
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Authors
Michael J. MD, Manjit S. MD, Ennapadam PhD, Robert J. MD, Bernard J. MD, Raja M. MD, Nabil MD, Valerie W. MD,