Techniques of right extended pneumonectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 96(6): 2252-5, 2013 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24296206
ABSTRACT
Tracheal sleeve pneumonectomy is considered the operation of choice for tumors involving the right tracheobronchial angle, even though the procedure is burdened by a high rate of perioperative morbidity and mortality. In this report, we present our experience with two different techniques to avoid sleeve pneumonectomy the tangential tracheal suture and the tracheoplasty.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonectomy
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Trachea
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Bronchi
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Lung Neoplasms
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article