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The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 42, 216-217, Copyright © 1986 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Use of pericardial fat pad flap to prevent bronchopleural fistula

TB Icenogle, MM Levinson, JG Copeland and RW Emery

Use of the pericardial fat pad flap to cover the bronchial stump following pulmonary resection can minimize the occurrence of bronchopleural fistula, a serious complication. The surgical technique as shown is safe and easily accomplished.

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