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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.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|November 3, 2025
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.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Medical Imaging
- Oncology
Background:
- Thymomas are rare anterior mediastinal tumors.
- Accurate preoperative assessment is crucial for effective surgical planning.
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