Pectoral myoplasty for recurrent pneumothorax: an extrathoracic solution to an intrathoracic problem

Authors
Gilby, EM McLean, NR Morritt, GN
Citation
Em. Gilby et al., Pectoral myoplasty for recurrent pneumothorax: an extrathoracic solution to an intrathoracic problem, ANN RC SURG, 81(3), 1999, pp. 154-155
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND
ISSN journal
00358843 → ACNP
Volume
81
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
154 - 155
Database
ISI
SICI code
0035-8843(199905)81:3<154:PMFRPA>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
The recurrence rate of spontaneous pneumothorax in patients with underlying lung disease can be as high as 50%. We present a novel method of treatment for recurrent pneumothorax based on the intrathoracic transfer of an extra thoracic muscle flap.