Topographic, anatomical and functional post-surgery chest abnormalities
https://doi.org/10.18093/0869-0189-2017-27-1-71-79
Abstract
Topographic and anatomical thoracic changes after pneumonectomy and lobectomy have been reviewed in this article including anatomic changes of the mediastinum, the diaphragm, the chest skeleton, operated and contralateral lungs. Results of Russian and foreign studies have been analyzed. This problem has been investigating more actively after wide implementation of computer tomography in the clinical practice. Certain trends in topographic and anatomical thoracic changes could be noted after pneumonectomy or lung resection. The most typical changes are the mediastinum displacement, diaphragm elevation and thoracic skeletal changes. A few data were published about quantitative postoperative changes. Current life-time imaging is able characterize postoperative changes quantitatively. 3D-modelling can comprehensively describe mechanisms of displacement of the heart, the tracheal bifurcation, the esophagus and large mediastinal vessels. Small number of studies precludes a detailed analysis of gender and constitutional differences and correlational analysis with post-operative ventilation changes. Thus, postoperative topographic and anatomical thoracic and abdominal changes after pulmonary surgery need further investigation.
About the Authors
M. N. Vasyukov
Orenburg Regional Clinical Oncological Dispensary
Russian Federation
Candidate of Medicine, physician at Thoracic Surgery Department
Russian Federation
Candidate of Medicine, physician at Thoracic Surgery Department
I. I. Kagan
Orenburg State Medical University, Healthcare Ministry of Russia
Russian Federation
Doctor of Medicine, Professor at S.S. Mikhaylov Department of Operative Surgery and Clinical Anatomy
Russian Federation
Doctor of Medicine, Professor at S.S. Mikhaylov Department of Operative Surgery and Clinical Anatomy
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Vasyukov M.N., Kagan I.I. Topographic, anatomical and functional post-surgery chest abnormalities. PULMONOLOGIYA. 2017;27(1):71-79. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18093/0869-0189-2017-27-1-71-79
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