Impacts of pleural adhesions on lobectomies for malignant lung tumors

ConclusionsThe impact of pleural adhesions on lobectomy would be greater if the pleural adhesion is dense, firm, or very-strong and has a coverage of 10% or more. Careful and patient pleural dissection is required, even if this entails a longer operative time, to minimize postoperative complications.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research