Anatomy of the Trachea, Carina, and Bronchi

2007; Volume: 17; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.thorsurg.2006.12.006

Autores

Douglas J. Minnich, Douglas J. Mathisen,

Tópico(s)

Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Resumo

This article summarizes the pertinent points of tracheal and bronchial anatomy, including the relationships to surrounding structures. Tracheal and bronchial anatomy is essential knowledge for the thoracic surgeon, and an understanding of the anatomic relationships surrounding the airway is crucial to the safe performance of many thoracic surgical procedures. This article summarizes the pertinent points of tracheal and bronchial anatomy, including the relationships to surrounding structures. Tracheal and bronchial anatomy is essential knowledge for the thoracic surgeon, and an understanding of the anatomic relationships surrounding the airway is crucial to the safe performance of many thoracic surgical procedures.

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