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Lung resections combined with vena cava replacement

Federico Venuta*, Erino Angelo Rendina and Giorgio Furio Coloni

Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Policlinico Umberto I. Cattedra di Chirurgia Toracica. V.le del Policlinico, 00100 Rome, Italy

* Corresponding author: * Fax: +39-06-4997 0735 E-mail: sofed{at}libero.it

Resection and reconstruction of the superior vena cava in patients with lung cancer is still considered a surgical challenge; the numerous problems related to patient selection, choice of the most appropriate surgical strategy and technique, the most suitable material for replacement, and the number of potential complications definitively show an impact on short term outcome and long term prognosis. However, with the appropriate indications and surgical technique, a clear benefit has been documented in a selected group of patients with lung cancer.

Key Words: Lung cancer • Superior vena cava


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