| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883884 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Reconstitution of microcirculation of the denuded bronchial stump after pneumonectomy takes place in a centripetal way from adjacent viable tissue. Hence, the purpose of covering the bronchial stump is the improvement of blood supply rather than mechanical reinforcement.
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Authors
Vladyslav MD, Elena MD, Dietmar MD, Daniela MS, Ernst MD, Seyedhossein MD, PhD, Michael Rolf MD,