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3D CT scan for perioperative identification of anatomical variations of lungs.

Girolamo GeraciFrancesco RaffaeleGerlando CocchiaraMassimo CajozzoMassimo MidiriFilippo CaternicchiaClaudio GenovaF. FaticaGiovanna MancusoAnna Galluzzo

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MaleCT reconstructionCancer Researchmedicine.medical_specialtyLung NeoplasmsCT reconstruction; anatomic variations; lung surgeryComputed tomography030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineImaging Three-DimensionalImage Interpretation Computer-Assistedmedicine3d ct scanImage Processing Computer-AssistedHumansLung surgeryanatomic variationsPerioperative PeriodPneumonectomyAgedAged 80 and overLungmedicine.diagnostic_testThoracic surgeonbusiness.industryThoracic Surgery Video-AssistedGeneral MedicinePerioperativeMiddle Agedlung surgerymedicine.anatomical_structureOncologyCardiothoracic surgery030220 oncology & carcinogenesisFemaleRadiologybusinessTomography X-Ray ComputedCt reconstruction

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Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate anatomical lung variations and vascular patterns using volumetric 3D computed tomography (CT) representations. Methods & results: We considered 24 major thoracic surgery performed in our ward. In these, we discovered some interesting anatomical variations of the main pulmonary fissures. These findings were not visible on the plain x-ray or during routine examination of a preoperative CT scan. After re-examination of 3D CT scan reconstruction the anatomical variations were detected. Discussion: General thoracic surgeons must familiarize themselves with anatomical variations in lungs. 3D images may aid the general thoracic surgeon in performing safer surgeries. Conclusion: 3D CT scan should be performed before surgery if possible.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2016-01-01Future oncology (London, England)
10.2217/fon-2016-0344https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27690632