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Original communication| Volume 46, ISSUE 3, P534-538, September 1959

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Primary carcinoma of the carina and bifurcation successfully treated by resection and reconstruction

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      Abstract

      A case of successful resection of primary bronchogenic carcinoma involving the carina and bifurcation has been reported. Reconstruction with preservation of both main-stem bronchi was aided by means of a free cartilage graft. A brief review of methods and criteria to accomplish this procedure are presented.
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