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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006;30:950-951
© 2006 Elsevier Science NL

Case reports

Colo-pleural fistula following pneumonectomy

Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Cardiothoracic Centre, Thomas Drive, Liverpool L14 3PE, United Kingdom

Received 20 July 2006; accepted 1 September 2006.

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Following pneumonectomy and diaphragmatic reconstruction for carcinoid tumour, a fistula developed between the pneumonectomy space and the splenic flexure of the colon. The problem was successfully treated by colon resection and thoracoplasty.

Key Words: Pneumonectomy • Diaphragm • Infection • Abdominal organs • Thoracoplasty

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