Late results.
Pneumonectomy is performed for a number of benign and malignant conditions. It is most commonly performed for lung cancer. Adjuvant and neoadjuvant protocols have increased the number of these operations being performed and the long-term results are improving. Pneumonectomy may also be performed for metastases to lung and for mesothelioma with encouraging results. Some bronchial adenomas require pneumonectomy. Treatment of resistant mycobacteria or the complications of tuberculosis frequently require pneumonectomy. Late bronchopleural fistulae, esophagopleural fistulae, and empyema may occur.
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New England Medical Center Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. benedict.daly@es.nemc.org
D000236:Adenoma / Q000601:surgery; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000209:etiology; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000601:surgery; D020360:Neoadjuvant Therapy; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D016156:Respiratory Tract Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000601:surgery