Statements (19)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical procedure
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| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
decortication
thoracoplasty |
| gptkbp:complication |
chronic wound
persistent air leak |
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
1935
|
| gptkbp:goal |
facilitate drainage of infected pleural space
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Eloesser flap
|
| gptkbp:indication |
chronic pleural infection
refractory empyema |
| gptkbp:involves |
creation of a permanent open drainage window in the chest wall
|
| gptkbp:namedAfter |
Leo Eloesser
|
| gptkbp:performedBy |
thoracic surgeons
|
| gptkbp:step |
creation of U-shaped skin flap
resection of underlying ribs suturing skin flap to pleura |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
treatment of chronic empyema
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dr._Leo_Eloesser
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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