Functional Evaluation before Lung Resection - 05/11/11
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, and lung resection remains the only curative approach. In the Western world, lung cancer is one of the main indications for lung resection, despite only 15% to 25% of all lung cancers being operable at the time of presentation. In most cases of operable lung cancer, a substantial part of functional lung tissue has to be resected, leading to a permanent loss of pulmonary function. Resection in patients with insufficient pulmonary reserves can result in permanent respiratory disability. This article reviews the current standards of preoperative assessment.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Lung resection, Operability, Preoperative evaluation, Regional lung function, Cardiopulmonary exercise test
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Vol 32 - N° 4
P. 773-782 - décembre 2011 Retour au numéro
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