Kamei Y, Moriura S, Ikeda S, Hosokawa H, Hirai M, Naiki K, Yoshitomo K, Kato J, Torii S
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nagoya University of School of Medicine, Japan.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1993 Aug;56(2):366-8. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(93)91179-q.
We report the successful closure of a recurrent bronchial fistula using a combination gastric seromuscular patch and omental pedicle flap. This new method provided an immediate airtight closure of the bronchial fistula. This technique appears superior to closure by omentum alone.