Surgical Management of Lung Cancer Flashcards

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Describe the other tests involved in diagnosing lung cancer

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  • MRI: useful for vascular/neuro involvement, Pancoast tumours
  • Bone scan: chest wall invasion, metastases
  • ECHO: pericardial effusion
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Describe the respiratory tests for fitness for surgery

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  • Spirometry
  • Diffusion studies
  • ABG
  • Fractionated V/Q scan
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Describe the cardiovascular tests for fitness for surgery

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  • ECG
  • ECHO
  • Treadmill test
  • Coronary angiogram
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Describe the main causes of peri-operative death in lung cancer surgery

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  • ARDS
  • Bronchopneumonia
  • MI
  • Pneumothorax
  • Intrathoracic bleeding
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Describe the main non-fatal complication in lung cancer surgery

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  • Empyema
  • Bronchopleural fistula
  • Wound infection
  • AF
  • MI
  • Respiratory insufficiency
  • Gastroparesis
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Describe the types of surgical management

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  • Pneumonectomy
  • Lobotomy
  • Wedge resection
  • Open/closed thoracotomy
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