When the Battle is Lost and Won: Delayed Chest Closure After Bilateral Lung Transplantation

In this article we summarize benefits of delayed chest closure strategy in lung transplantation, addressing indications, different surgical techniques, and additional perioperative treatment. Delayed chest closure seems to be a valuable and safe strategy in managing patients with various conditions...

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Main Authors: Soresi, Simona, Sabashnikov, Anton, Weymann, Alexander, Zeriouh, Mohamed, Simon, André R., Popov, Aron-Frederik
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: International Scientific Literature, Inc. 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4608641/