Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9945316 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2005 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
An intercostal muscle flap is a versatile pedicle flap that can reach all bronchi. It is easy to harvest, adds no morbidity, and may protect the bronchi at risk. When harvested devoid of periosteum it does not ossify over time and it may reduce the pain of thoracotomy.
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