Pectoral myoplasty for recurrent pneumothorax: an extrathoracic solution to an intrathoracic problem
Gilby, E.M.; McLean, N.R.; Morritt, G.N.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 81(3): 154-155
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843 PMID: 10364944 Document Number: 510248
The recurrence rate of spontaneous pneumothorax in patients with underlying lung disease can be as high as 50%. We present a novel method of treatment for recurrent pneumothorax based on the intrathoracic transfer of an extrathoracic muscle flap.
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