Lung Resection in the Postpneumonectomy Patient

Megumi Asai; Walter J Scott

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2017.08.004

Lung Resection in the Postpneumonectomy Patient

Thorac Surg Clin. 2018 Feb;28(1):19-25. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2017.08.004.

Authors

Megumi Asai¹, Walter J Scott²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Thoracic Surgery, Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health, Price Medical Office Building, 1245 Highland Avenue, Suite 401, Abington, PA 19001, USA.
² Department of Thoracic Surgery, Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health, Price Medical Office Building, 1245 Highland Avenue, Suite 401, Abington, PA 19001, USA. Electronic address: Walter.Scott@jefferson.edu.

PMID: 29150034
DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2017.08.004

Abstract

Pulmonary resection after pneumonectomy is a reasonable option in selected patients. Wedge resection for single peripheral metachronous disease has the best outcome with 5-year survival as high as 63%. Current and predicted postoperative cardiopulmonary reserve should be evaluated carefully. Stereotactic body radiotherapy is a promising alternative for inoperable patients.

Keywords: Lung cancer; Metachronous cancer; Pneumonectomy; Recurrence; Surgery.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Lung Neoplasms / radiotherapy
Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
Patient Selection
Pneumonectomy*
Postoperative Period
Radiosurgery
Reoperation*