Lobectomy

Scientists at Kumamoto University release new data on lobectomy

Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, June 12th, 2009

"The impact of segmentectomy for preservation of pulmonary function was quantified by using a co-registered perfusion single-photon-emission computed tomography and multidetector computed tomography (SPECT/CT). Pulmonary function tests and perfusion SPECT/CT were conducted before and after segmentectomy in 56 patients," scientists writing in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery report.

"Actual values of forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) after segmentectomy were compared with the FEV1 after virtual lobectomy, which was calculated by SPECT/CT. The preoperative and postoperative FEV1 of each lobe that had undergone segmentectomy was measured...

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Source: Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly (2009-06-12)

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