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A simple reproducible method of preventing lobar torsion

Authors: Manoj Purohit, Joseph Zacharias

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Torsion of remaining lobes after pulmonary resection is a potentially serious complication with high reported morbidity and mortality. A range of additional procedures has been described, we have used a simple, effective, quick and easy to reproduce minor procedure to prevents torsion.

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Title: A simple reproducible method of preventing lobar torsion
Authors: Manoj Purohit
Joseph Zacharias
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-3-22

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