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[Left S1+2+3 segmentectomy by using the auscultatory triangle thoracotomy]

T Souma1, H Hirahara, A Iwashima

  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nagaoka Central General Hospital, Niigata, Japan.

Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
|February 10, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This study on lung cancer surgery found that respiratory function largely recovers within three months, except for diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO). Seroma fluid typically resolves naturally post-surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pulmonology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Lung cancer treatment often involves surgical resection.
  • Minimally invasive techniques aim to preserve lung function.
  • Latissimus dorsi muscle preservation is a surgical consideration.

Observation:

  • Three patients with primary lung cancer underwent left S1+2+3 segmentectomy with latissimus dorsi muscle preservation.
  • Pre-operative and post-operative respiratory function were meticulously measured.

Findings:

  • Vital capacity (VC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1.0), peak flow, and maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) demonstrated significant recovery, nearing pre-operative levels within three months.
  • Diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) showed insufficient recovery during the same period.

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  • Post-operative seroma formation was observed but generally resolved naturally within four weeks, barring infection.

    • Implications:

    • Preserving the latissimus dorsi muscle during lung segmentectomy may allow for substantial recovery of key respiratory parameters.
    • The limited recovery of DLCO suggests potential long-term impacts on gas exchange.
    • Non-infected seroma can be managed conservatively, reducing the need for intervention.