Indications, contributing factors, and short-term outcomes of pneumonectomy: an 8-year retrospective study in a resource-limited setting

Abstract Background Pneumonectomy, the surgical removal of an entire lung, was first performed in 1933 by Evarts A. Graham for lung carcinoma. Today, pneumonectomy is primarily indicated for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) worldwide. However, it carries a higher risk of morbidity and mortality co...

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Main Authors: Mekonnen Feyissa Senbu, Dereje Gulilat, Hiwot Tadesse Habtamu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-03268-8
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