학술논문
The chest radiograph after resection of pulmonary nodules with a neodymiumYAG laser
Document Type
Article
Source
Journal of Thoracic Imaging; April 1989, Vol. 4 Issue: 2 p82-86, 5p
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ISSN
08835993; 15360237
Abstract
We studied the chest radiographs of 30 patients (39 thoracotomies) after resection of pulmonary nodules with a neodymium-YAG laser. New “nodules” were often visible in the resected areas. These gradually evolved into linear scars with or without a small, nodular component or disappeared. In 11 of 39 thoracotomies, postresection cavities developed at the site of the lesion. Familiarity with the typical radiographic findings after laser resection and their normal evolution is necessary to avoid confusing these expected findings with residual or recurrent disease or with infection following surgery.