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. 1992 Jan;53(1):165-6.
doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)90784-2.

Improved technique for hilar vascular stapling

D J Sugarbaker  1 , S J Mentzer
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Improved technique for hilar vascular stapling

D J Sugarbaker et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 1992 Jan.

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  • Ann Thorac Surg 1992 Jun;53(6):1147

Abstract

The use of stapling instruments is common in thoracic surgery, but there is a continued reluctance to use them on hilar vascular structures. We have developed a technique that satisfies the major objections to stapler use on hilar vascular structures.

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  • Semb ligature carrier.
    Fell SC. Fell SC. Ann Thorac Surg. 1992 Jun;53(6):1152. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)90424-3. Ann Thorac Surg. 1992. PMID: 1596154 No abstract available.

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