Abstract
Bronchial sleeve resections are defined as removal of a segment of a main bronchus, typically in conjunction with the involved lobar or segmental bronchus and associated lung tissue with subsequent construction of a bronchial anastomosis. In patients with lung cancer, they allow for preservation of lung tissue unaffected by tumor while achieving an oncological radical resection. In many instances, a sleeve lobectomy can avoid an otherwise required pneumonectomy or offer a curative resection to otherwise functionally inoperable patients.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Chest Surgery |
Publisher | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
Pages | 185-208 |
Number of pages | 24 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783642120442 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783642120435 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |