Carinal resection and reconstruction with complete pulmonary parenchyma preservation: a single-institution analysis of 36 cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carinal resection, performed in only a few high-volume centers, remains one of the most complicated and technically demanding surgeries. Few studies have examined the outcomes of carinal resection and reconstruction with complete pulmonary parenchyma preservation.

Methods

Patients who underwent isolated carinal resection and reconstruction at the Shanghai Chest Hospital between 2006 and 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Clinicopathological, perioperative, and follow-up outcomes were analyzed.

Results

A total of 36 patients were included, including 19 men and 17 women. The average age was 50.7±14.8 years. Right posterolateral thoracotomy (n=33, 91.7%) and cross-field intubation during anastomosis (n=31, 86.1%) were selected for the majority of the carinal

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8743516 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature