Muscle Flap Transposition for the Management of Intrathoracic Fistulas
Conclusions:
Intrathoracic fistulas remain a source of major morbidity and mortality. Reinforcement of the fistula closure with vascularized muscle flaps is a viable option for preventing dehiscence of the repair site and can be potentially life-saving.
CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:
Therapeutic, III.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive: Trunk: Original Articles Source Type: research