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In the present study using puppies, a technique of creating an azygous vein flap for simultaneous reinforcement of an esophageal anastomosis and repair of a tracheal injury is introduced and its usefulness is examined.
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Yamataka, A., Kato, Y., Carneiro, P.M.R. et al. Simultaneous reinforcement of esophageal anastomosis and repair of tracheal injury using azygous vein flaps. Pediatr Surg Int 10, 315–316 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00182211
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