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. 1997;24(4):356–358.

Extrapleural suction buttress of primary esophageal repair.

T J Takach 1, I Gregoric 1, J D Campbell 1
PMCID: PMC325481  PMID: 9456491

Abstract

Buttress reinforcement of a primary esophageal repair after perforation may diminish the potential for breakdown or leakage of the approximation. We describe a method of reinforcing a primary esophageal repair by using pleural tissue that is secured in place with an extrapleural, soft T-tube attached to a suction device. This technique is simple to apply and may maximize recovery of respiratory function by permitting timely removal of chest tubes.

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