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Review
. 2018 Feb;28(1):19-25.
doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2017.08.004.

Lung Resection in the Postpneumonectomy Patient

Megumi Asai  1 , Walter J Scott  2
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Review

Lung Resection in the Postpneumonectomy Patient

Megumi Asai et al. Thorac Surg Clin. 2018 Feb.

Abstract

Pulmonary resection after pneumonectomy is a reasonable option in selected patients. Wedge resection for single peripheral metachronous disease has the best outcome with 5-year survival as high as 63%. Current and predicted postoperative cardiopulmonary reserve should be evaluated carefully. Stereotactic body radiotherapy is a promising alternative for inoperable patients.

Keywords: Lung cancer; Metachronous cancer; Pneumonectomy; Recurrence; Surgery.

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