The use of "nonanatomic" pulmonary resection in infants with extensive congenital adenomatoid malformation of the lung.
In three infants with extensive congenital adenomatoid malformation of the lung, a method of nonanatomic pulmonary resection permitted preservation of small superiorly positioned pulmonary remnants. These remnants then demonstrated a surprising capacity for expansion, growth, and function during follow-up periods of 5 years, 9 months; 7 years, 6 months; and 19 years. Thus far, this small experience indicates that this method of management does not appear to entail greater short- or long-term risks than the alternative procedure of pneumonectomy.
Browdie
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Fargo.
Todd
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Agnew
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Rosen
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Beardmore
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D015615:Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*