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Closure of subarachnoid-pleural fistulae with fibrin sealant |
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| Authors: | J A Morgan |
| Affiliation: | Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Red Cross Children's Hospital, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa. |
| Abstract: | Subarachnoid-pleural fistulae are rare and require closure if conservative therapy has failed. A simple and effective method is described using a pleural graft sealed with fibrin glue. The closure is immediate and long lasting. |
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