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Metalloptysis: a late complication of lung volume reduction surgery

2001; Elsevier BV; Volume: 71; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0003-4975(00)02303-1

ISSN

1552-6259

Autores

Inger Oey, David A Waller,

Tópico(s)

Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Resumo

We describe three cases where patients expectorated titanium staples many months after lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS). The possible mechanisms and technical implications of this rare complication are discussed.

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