Clinically important pulmonary vascular variations: a narrative review
Maciej T. Pawlica,
Karolina Buchajska,
Zuzanna Gabrysz
et al.
Abstract:Background and Objective
Pulmonary vascular variations are a major factor in thoracic surgeries. Minimally invasive techniques, such as video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) used in non-small lung cancer treatment, have a limited field of view and no haptic feedback. Additionally, new studies suggest that segmentectomies are beneficial for patients. Accurate knowledge of vascular patterns and variants is crucial for conducting such procedures safely. The aim of this review was to systematize data… Show more
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