title: Segmentectomy guided by three-dimensional computed tomography angiography and bronchography.
abstract: We describe the benefits of a three-dimensional multidetector computed tomography angiography and the bronchography-guided segmentectomy technique. Preoperative determination of the anatomical intersegmental plane is possible by visualizing the segmental branches of the pulmonary veins and segmental bronchi. This new technique may be useful in segmentectomy of the lung.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Visceral Organ Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan. kmshimizu@gmail.com
authors.forename: Kimihiro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Shimizu
authors.forename: Tetsuhiro
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nakano
authors.forename: Mitsuhiro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kamiyoshihara
authors.forename: Izumi
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Takeyoshi
mesh_terms: D001980:Bronchi / Q000601:surgery; D001995:Bronchography; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008168:Lung / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery*; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / Q000009:adverse effects