Open insufflation: a novel technique for identifying the intersegmental border

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2019 Feb;27(2):138-140. doi: 10.1177/0218492318813712. Epub 2018 Nov 11.

Abstract

Segmentectomy is gaining popularity for the treatment of lung cancer, especially in the early stages. Comprehensive understanding of segmental and subsegmental anatomy is required for the procedure to be successfully completed from a technical and oncological point of view. We hereby present a novel technique for delineating the intersegmental border, which can be widely reproduced because it is not time-consuming and does not require special equipment.

Keywords: Lung neoplasms; Pneumonectomy; Pulmonary surgical procedures; Thoracic Surgery; video-assisted.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Central Venous Catheters
  • Humans
  • Insufflation / instrumentation
  • Insufflation / methods*
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Pneumonectomy / methods*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Syringes