Clinicopathological significance of staple line coverage with an oxidized regenerated cellulose sheet after bullectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax

ConclusionsCoverage with an ORC sheet after bullectomy did not prevent the regeneration of bullae and postoperative recurrence, regardless of exerting a reinforcement effect on the visceral pleura histologically.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research