| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883880 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The extent of removed lung parenchyma directly affected that of postoperative functional loss even at 6 months after surgery, and segmentectomy offered significantly better functional preservation compared with lobectomy. These results indicate the importance of segmentectomy for early staged lung cancer.
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Authors
Hiroaki MD, Morihito MD, PhD, Toshihiko MD, PhD, Hidehito MD, PhD, Noriaki MD, PhD,