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The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 44, 207-208, Copyright © 1987 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
FC Candella, RA Rasmussen and WA Fry
A technique to close small defects in lung tissue resulting from local
excision of lung lesions is described. The technique, called the spiral
funnel stitch, is a conical suture started in the depth of the defect and
tied at the surface. It minimizes air leaks.
ARTICLES
Funnel stitch closure of the limited pulmonary excision defect
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