Significance of ligature technique on the formation of pulmonary artery stump thrombosis in a canine model

Isik F., Kara M., Tuncozgur B., SAK S., Erekul S., KAVUKÇU S.

ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA, vol.105, no.2, pp.203-206, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 105 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00015458.2005.11679700
  • Journal Name: ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.203-206
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Thrombo-embolism following pulmonary resection is a serious complication with a fatal outcome. We have tried to clarify the role of ligature techniques used in pulmonary resection on the formation of pulmonary artery stump thrombosis, which may lead to a subsequent pulmonary thrombo-embolism.