We - Surgical treatment of lung cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What does SCLC stand for?
A
Small cell lung cancer
2
Q
What does NSCLC stand for?
A
Non small cell lung cancer
3
Q
What types of NSCLC are there? (2)
A
Adeno cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma
4
Q
What is the difference between biopsies taken by EBUS or EUS?
A
EBUS via bronchus, EUS via oesophagus
5
Q
What is the surgery for primary lung carcinoma?
A
Anatomical resection + lymph node
6
Q
What is the surgery for metastases in the lung?
A
Wedge resection, possibly lymph node
7
Q
Why is there high mortality for pneumectomy?
A
Because of the rising of vascular resistance in the other lung.
8
Q
What is empyema in the thorax?
A
Thorax wall fenestration
9
Q
What is chylothorax?
A
When they accidentally cut through one of the lymph ducts fluid can leak
