Four cases of contralateral pneumothorax after pneumonectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 98(4): 1461-3, 2014 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-25282215
Contralateral pneumothorax after pneumonectomy (CPAP) is a rare but potentially fatal condition. Therefore, when treating CPAP prevention of recurrence is very important. Despite a number of case reports about CPAP, its management is still controversial. We describe 4 cases of CPAP that were treated successfully by bullectomy and coverage with absorbable polyglactin mesh.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neumonectomía
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Neumotórax
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
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Ann Thorac Surg
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2014
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Article