[Analysis of middle lobe-resections of the lung (author's transl)].
The present paper investigates the reasons for 26 resections carried out the diagnosis of the so-called "Middle-lobe-syndrome". In 25 of them the diagnosis could be confirmed by postoperative pathological examinations. The term "Middle-lobe-syndrome" means only a roentgenological findings. Its etiology must be investigated as soon as possible with all diagnostic procedures and too, by operation. This is expecially urgent in men older than 40 years.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008878:Middle Lobe Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D012829:Silicosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery
Kausalanalyse bei Resektionen des Lungenmittellappens