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Sleeve lobectomy versus pneumonectomy: tumor characteristics and comparative analysis of feasibility and results.

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Abstract
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Sleeve lobectomy (SL) seems to have better results than pneumonectomy. Some authors propose to extend its indications. The aim of this study was to compare postoperative results, locoregional recurrence, and survival after sleeve lobectomy and pneumonectomy in focusing on right upper lobe cancer.

Year of Publication
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2005
Journal
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The Annals of thoracic surgery
Volume
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80
Issue
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6
Number of Pages
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2046-50
ISSN Number
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0003-4975
URL
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https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0003-4975(05)01152-5
DOI
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10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.06.045
Short Title
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Ann Thorac Surg
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