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| Paper | # of patients | Mediastinal Shift | Operation | Mortality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katz et al., 1998 | 1 | Not indicated | Partial seperation, approximation of defect | 100% |
| Slovis et al., 2000 | 6 | 4 towards ipsilateral side, 1 without shift, 1 towards contralateral side | 4 with seperation and repair 2 without seperation |
33% |
| Keller et al., 2002 | 1 | No shift | Partial Lung resection | 0% |
| Robertson et al., 2006 | 1 | Not indicated | Partial seperation, approximation of defect | 100% |
