Thoracic shaping technique to avoid residual space after extended pleurectomy/decortication

Extended pleurectomy/decortication or radical pleurectomy is defined as a lung-sparing surgical procedure for malignant pleural mesothelioma. A significant size mismatch between the thoracic cavity and the reduced size of the remaining lung might occur as a result of multiple resections at different...

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Published in:European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery 2013-09, Vol.44 (3), p.563-564
Main Authors: Bölükbas, Servet, Eberlein, Michael, Schirren, Joachim
Format: Article
Language:English
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Diaphragm - surgery
Humans
Lung Neoplasms - surgery
Male
Mesothelioma - surgery
Mesothelioma, Malignant
Organ Sparing Treatments - methods
Pneumonectomy - methods
Thoracic Surgical Procedures - methods
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Summary:Extended pleurectomy/decortication or radical pleurectomy is defined as a lung-sparing surgical procedure for malignant pleural mesothelioma. A significant size mismatch between the thoracic cavity and the reduced size of the remaining lung might occur as a result of multiple resections at different sites and lead to residual thoracic space. Residual thoracic space and significant air leakage might result in postoperative complications. A simple technique of diaphragm reconstruction to avoid the residual thoracic space and to reduce the incidence of postoperative complications is described.
ISSN:1010-7940
1873-734X
DOI:10.1093/ejcts/ezt082