A new approach to left sleeve pneumonectomy: complete VATS left pneumonectomy followed by right thoracotomy for carinal resection and reconstruction

A new approach to left sleeve pneumonectomy: complete VATS left pneumonectomy followed by right thoracotomy for carinal resection and reconstruction

Abstract Background Left sleeve pneumonectomy is a challenging operation that requires individualized approaches. Here, we present a new minimally invasive combined thoracoscopic approach. Case presentation A 61-year-old woman was diagnosed with tracheobronchial adenoid cystic carcinoma. The tumor o...

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Main Authors: Toshio Fujino, Masayuki Tanahashi, Haruhiro Yukiue, Eriko Suzuki, Naoko Yoshii, Masayuki Shitara, Yasunori Kaminuma, Hiroshi Niwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-08-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Left sleeve pneumonectomy
New approach
Tracheobronchial tumor
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-018-0496-2

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