Computer tomography-based three-dimensional reconstruction of an extended AB-thymoma: a case report

Özlem Okumus1, Thomas P H Koester2, Hafsa Kaman1

  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kliniken der Stadt Köln gGmbH, Krankenhaus Merheim, Witten/Herdecke University, Ostmerheimer Str.200, 51109 Cologne (Merheim), Germany.

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Summary

This study highlights the value of 3D CT reconstruction for planning thymoma surgery. The technique provides a detailed roadmap, improving preoperative understanding of tumor extent and spatial relationships.