Wedge resection (lung)
Wedge Resection (Lung)
Wedge resection (lung) is a surgical procedure performed to remove a small, wedge-shaped piece of lung tissue. This procedure is typically performed when a patient has a small, isolated lung tumor that is located near the outer edge of the lung.
Pronunciation
The term "wedge resection" is pronounced as /wɛdʒ rɪˈsɛkʃən/.
Etymology
The term "wedge resection" is derived from the English words "wedge", referring to the shape of the tissue removed, and "resection", which comes from the Latin word "resectio", meaning "a cutting back".
Procedure
During a wedge resection, the surgeon makes an incision in the chest and removes a small, wedge-shaped piece of lung tissue. The remaining lung tissue is then stitched together. This procedure is less invasive than a lobectomy, where an entire lobe of the lung is removed, or a pneumonectomy, where the entire lung is removed.
Related Terms
- Lung tumor: An abnormal growth of cells in the lung.
- Lobectomy: A surgical procedure to remove one of the lobes of the lung.
- Pneumonectomy: A surgical procedure to remove an entire lung.
- Thoracotomy: A surgical procedure to gain access to the chest cavity, often used in wedge resection.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wedge resection (lung)
- Wikipedia's article - Wedge resection (lung)
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