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Recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax six years after VATS pleurectomy: evidence for formation of neopleura.

Peter GermonpreElke Van RenterghemNicolas DechampsThierry OnghenaJoke Van Aken
Published in: Journal of cardiothoracic surgery (2020)
Even with pleurectomy, in this patient, residual mesothelial cells seem to have had the capacity to create a completely new pleura and pleural space. The most appropriate surgical technique for prevention of PSP may still be debated.
Keyphrases
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