1. has fulfilled many of these criteria. It has proved to be consistent in function, safe, and simple to use. The incidence of bronchopleural fistula from major bronchi is lower than with conventional suturing techniques. On the other hand, the Premium TA-55, which has been in use since,1982
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5. Bronchopleural fistula following pneumonectomy for carcinoma of the bronchus. Mechanical stapling versus hand suturing;Forrester-Wood, C.P.;J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg,1980