[100 cases of bronchial mechanical sutures].

The Authors report their experience with stapler model T.A. 30 in lung resections; 100 stapled sutures were carried out in the IV Surgical Department of the University "La Sapienza" of Rome, during the period 1980-88. The use of stapler with two rows of staples allows a secure closure of the bronchial stump. Moreover, it prevents granulomas caused by suture material. The bronchopleural fistulas, serious complications of manual suturing, did not occur. Finally, this method is simpler and rapidly feasible in comparison with classic ones.