Lobectomy with artery reconstruction and pneumonectomy for NSCLC: a propensity score weighting study.

CONCLUSIONS: Lobectomy with reconstruction of the pulmonary artery is a valuable and oncologically safe alternative to pneumonectomy, with lower short-term mortality and morbidity, without affecting long-term oncological results.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 9, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schiavon M, Comacchio GM, Mammana M, Faccioli E, Stocca F, Gregori D, Lorenzoni G, Zuin A, Nicotra S, Pasello G, Calabrese F, Dell'Amore A, Rea F Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research