The nodule in the emphysematous lung: an appeal for surgery in a lung volume reduction concept.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emphysema patients, who are candidates for lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) usually present with an extensive smoking history and thus have an increased risk for lung. The incidence of pulmonary nodules in emphysematous lungs is high. We therefore aimed to analyse the incidence and histological findings of pulmonary nodules in our LVRS program.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective review of all patients who underwent LVRS between 2016 and 2018. Data concerning preoperative workup, 30 days mortality and histopathological findings analysed.

Results

Between 2016 and 2018, LVRS was performed in 66 patients. In 18 (27%) a nodule was found in the preoperative computed tomography (CT) scan. Histological findings revealed in two cases squamous cell lung cancer.

SUBMITTER: Plones T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10323600 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature