Thoracotomy closure with resorbable plates versus classic intercostal suture

M. J. Alcaide, E. Canalis, A. Caro, C. Gonçalves, M. Estors, A. Palau, M. Bueno, X. Aguilar (Tarragona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Operative technique, postoperative complications; rare pathology
Session: Operative technique, postoperative complications; rare pathology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2212

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M. J. Alcaide, E. Canalis, A. Caro, C. Gonçalves, M. Estors, A. Palau, M. Bueno, X. Aguilar (Tarragona, Spain). Thoracotomy closure with resorbable plates versus classic intercostal suture. Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 2212

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