Abstract
We describe the benefits of a three-dimensional multidetector computed tomography angiography and the bronchography-guided segmentectomy technique. Preoperative determination of the anatomical intersegmental plane is possible by visualizing the segmental branches of the pulmonary veins and segmental bronchi. This new technique may be useful in segmentectomy of the lung.
MeSH terms
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Bronchi / surgery
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Bronchography*
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Computer Simulation
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Humans
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Imaging, Three-Dimensional*
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Lung / blood supply*
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Lung / surgery*
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Multidetector Computed Tomography*
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Pneumonectomy / adverse effects
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Pneumonectomy / methods*
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Preoperative Care
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Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging
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Pulmonary Artery / surgery
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Pulmonary Veins / diagnostic imaging
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Pulmonary Veins / surgery
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Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted*
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Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted* / adverse effects