Wrapping the anastomosis with omentum or an internal mammary artery pedicle does not improve bronchial healing after single lung transplantation: results of a randomized clinical trial

Between May 1989 and March 1990, 36 patients undergoing a first single lung transplantation were randomized to three groups. In the omentum group the bronchial anastomosis was wrapped with an omental pedicle. In the internal mammary artery group, the anastomosis was wrapped in a pedicle of tissue su...

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Published in:	The Journal of heart and lung transplantation Vol. 13; no. 5; p. 767
Main Authors:	Khaghani, A, Tadjkarimi, S, al-Kattan, K, Banner, N, Daly, R, Theodoropoulos, S, Madden, B, Yacoub, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-1994
Subjects:	Actuarial Analysis Adult Anastomosis, Surgical - adverse effects Anastomosis, Surgical - methods Bronchi - surgery Bronchial Diseases - etiology Bronchial Diseases - therapy Cause of Death Constriction, Pathologic - etiology Constriction, Pathologic - therapy Cryotherapy Dilatation Female Follow-Up Studies Granulation Tissue - pathology Humans Lung Transplantation - methods Male Mammary Arteries - surgery Multiple Organ Failure Omentum - surgery Staphylococcal Infections Stents Surgical Flaps - adverse effects Surgical Flaps - methods Survival Rate Wound Healing
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