Conventional Multi-Planar Reconstruction Imaging Is Insufficient to Determine the Indication for Segmentectomy.

CONCLUSION: Conventional MPR image-based assessment frequently resulted in the overestimation of the anatomical margin. We recommend using software-based assessment preoperatively in patients with tumors in the risky segments, particularly in cases involving indistinct tumors. PMID: 32074539 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 18, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nagata T, Ueda K, Suzuki S, Tokuda Y, Yunoki K, Imamura S, Sato M Tags: Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research