Open AccessIndications and results of completion pneumonectomy
Author(s) -
Wolfgang Jungraithmayr,
J. Hasse,
Manfred Olschewski,
Erich Stoelben
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2004.03.028
Subject(s) - medicine , complication , pneumonectomy , surgery , anastomosis , lung , malignant disease , carcinoma , cancer
Completion pneumonectomy (CP) is widely known to be associated with a high morbidity and mortality. However, in certain instances, CP offers the only chance for a cure. The results of the following three groups were investigated: progressive or recurrent benign disease, recurrence of a malignant tumour and complication after lung resection.
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