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Ann Thorac Surg 1987;44:207-208
© 1987 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Funnel Stitch Closure of the Limited Pulmonary Excision Defect

Frank C. Candella, M.D., Richard A. Rasmussen, M.D., Willard A. Fry, M.D.*

Departments of Surgery, Evanston Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School, Evanston, IL, and Blodgett Memorial Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI

Accepted for publication October 24, 1986.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Fry, 2500 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

A technique to close small defects in lung tissue resulting from local excision of lung lesions is described. The technique, called the spiral funnel stitch, is a conical suture started in the depth of the defect and tied at the surface. It minimizes air leaks.






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