Surgical Management of Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
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Describe the other tests involved in diagnosing lung cancer
A
- MRI: useful for vascular/neuro involvement, Pancoast tumours
- Bone scan: chest wall invasion, metastases
- ECHO: pericardial effusion
2
Q
Describe the respiratory tests for fitness for surgery
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- Spirometry
- Diffusion studies
- ABG
- Fractionated V/Q scan
3
Q
Describe the cardiovascular tests for fitness for surgery
A
- ECG
- ECHO
- Treadmill test
- Coronary angiogram
4
Q
Describe the main causes of peri-operative death in lung cancer surgery
A
- ARDS
- Bronchopneumonia
- MI
- Pneumothorax
- Intrathoracic bleeding
5
Q
Describe the main non-fatal complication in lung cancer surgery
A
- Empyema
- Bronchopleural fistula
- Wound infection
- AF
- MI
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Gastroparesis
6
Q
Describe the types of surgical management
A
- Pneumonectomy
- Lobotomy
- Wedge resection
- Open/closed thoracotomy