Lung Surgery (Thoracotomy)

Three types of lung surgery differ by how much lung tissue is removed.
- Wedge resection (also called a segmentectomy): A wedge-shaped section of the affected lung is removed.
- Lobectomy: The affected lobe of the lung is removed.
- Pneumonectomy: The entire affected lung is removed.
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May 27, 2010
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