Bronchial anastomotic stricture caused by ossification of an intercostal muscle flap

Authors
Deeb, ME Sterman, DH Shrager, JB Kaiser, LR
Citation
Me. Deeb et al., Bronchial anastomotic stricture caused by ossification of an intercostal muscle flap, ANN THORAC, 71(5), 2001, pp. 1700-1702
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
71
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1700 - 1702
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200105)71:5<1700:BASCBO>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
We report a case of heterotopic ossification of a pedicled intercostal musc le flap that had been wrapped circumferentially around a bronchial sleeve a nastomosis. This ossification caused severe bronchial stenosis and recurren t pneumonias. Stent insertion failed, and the patient ultimately required c ompletion pneumonectomy. We recommended that caution be used when wrapping intercostal muscle around any important lumen. (Ann Thorac Surg 2001;71:170 0-2) (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.