Segmentectomy guided by three-dimensional computed tomography angiography and bronchography.

We describe the benefits of a three-dimensional multidetector computed tomography angiography and the bronchography-guided segmentectomy technique. Preoperative determination of the anatomical intersegmental plane is possible by visualizing the segmental branches of the pulmonary veins and segmental bronchi. This new technique may be useful in segmentectomy of the lung.

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Kimihiro Shimizu, Tetsuhiro Nakano, Mitsuhiro Kamiyoshihara, Izumi Takeyoshi. Segmentectomy guided by three-dimensional computed tomography angiography and bronchography. Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. 2012 Aug;15(2):194-6

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PMID: 22593563

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