Abstract
An anomalous pulmonary vein anatomy could represent a challenge for the thoracic surgeon. In these cases, the incidence of complications during lung surgery is increased, especially the need to perform a pneumonectomy due to a wrong section of the vascular elements. All attempts to reduce this risk must be undertaken, including techniques to restore normal venous drainage. We present a case of re-anastomosis of the posterior segmental vein of the right upper lobe draining into the lower pulmonary vein during a right lower bilobectomy for lung cancer.
MeSH terms
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Anastomosis, Surgical
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / blood supply
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery*
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Female
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Humans
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Incidental Findings
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Lung Neoplasms / blood supply
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Lung Neoplasms / complications
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Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
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Middle Aged
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Pneumonectomy*
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Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities
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Pulmonary Veins / diagnostic imaging
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Pulmonary Veins / surgery*
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Suture Techniques
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome
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Vascular Malformations / complications
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Vascular Malformations / diagnostic imaging
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Vascular Malformations / surgery*
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Vascular Surgical Procedures*