This article analyzes the amount of lung function loss in 31 patients who underwent bilateral metastasectomy for pulmonary metastases.
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Short- and Mid-Term Changes in Lung Function after Bilateral Pulmonary Metastasectomy
Submitted by: CTSNet Staff
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
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Author(s): Welter, Stefan; Cheufou, Danjouma; Zahin, Mahmood; Kampe, Sandra; Darwiche, Kaid; Weinreich, Gerhard; Stamatis, Georgios

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You should not have to use stapler for metastasectomy. The lungs lose too much healthy tissue.
What is the time interval between the two surgical procedures for each patient?