“Marius Nasta” National Institute of Pneumology,
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Romania
Editorial
Lymphatics of the Mediastinum, Esophagus and Lungs: Thoracic Surgeon's Point of View
Author(s): Ciprian BolcaCiprian Bolca
The anatomy of the thoracic lymphatic system is very complex and not completely known yet. Thoracic malignancies, especially lung and esophageal cancers, are rapidly increasing as incidence. A good knowledge of the thoracic lymphatic system is very important in staging, diagnosis and treatment of these malignancies. The complete lymphadenectomy has a crucial role in both to achieve a correct postoperative stage and a complete resection of pathologic tissue. The article is a glimpse on the lymphatic anatomy of the thorax, as it should be known by surgeons involved in thoracic oncology... Read More»
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