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Technique for combined application of fibrin sealant and bioabsorbable felt against alveolar air leakage

^a The Department of Surgery I, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8666, Japan
^b The Department of Surgery, Fuchu Hospital, 2-9-2 Musashidai Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-8524, Japan

Received 11 April 2008; accepted 2 June 2008.

^_* Corresponding author. Address: The Department of Surgery, Fuchu Hospital, 2-9-2 Musashidai Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-8524, Japan. Tel.: +81 3 3353 8111/42 323 5111; fax: +81 3 5269 7333/42 323 9205. (Email: yoshida@chi.twmu.ac.jp).

Key Words: Alveolar air leakage • Fibrin sealant • Polyglycolic acid (PGA) felt • Adhesion

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We read the article by Itano titled ‘The optimal technique for combined application of fibrin sealant and bioabsorbable felt against alveolar air leakage’ with great interest [1]. Air leaks are frequently observed after pulmonary resection, while some air leaks can be avoided with careful surgical techniques. Therefore, the development of methods that enable an airtight closure of the lung parenchyma during pulmonary surgery is of importance. The ideal . . . [Full Text of this Article]