Wedge resection (lung)
Surgical operation
Wedge resection | |
---|---|
ICD-9-CM | 32.29 |
[edit on Wikidata] |
Wedge resection of the lung is a surgical operation where a part of a lung is removed. It is done to remove a localized portion of diseased lung, such as early stage lung cancer.[1]
References
- ^ Nakamura H, Kazuyuki S, Kawasaki N, Taguchi M, Kato H (2005). "History of limited resection for non-small cell lung cancer" (PDF). Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 11 (6): 356–62. PMID 16401982. Retrieved 2007-09-14.
- v
- t
- e
Tests and procedures involving the respiratory system
Upper RT |
|
---|---|
Lower RT | |
Chest wall, pleura, mediastinum, and diaphragm |
Medical imaging | |
---|---|
Clinical prediction rule | |
Lung function test | |
Cytology | |
Other |
Oxygen therapy | |
---|---|
Respiratory therapy |
![]() | This oncology article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- v
- t
- e
![]() | This surgery article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- v
- t
- e