How to Operate on a Huge Intrathoracic Mass? A Practical New Classification and a Special Innovative Surgical Method for the Operation of Huge Intrathoracic Masses
ABSTRACT Huge intrathoracic masses occupying over half of the hemithorax and adhering to multiple thoracic surfaces can be safely resected using a surface‐based classification and targeted rib resection strategy, which enables optimal access, avoids fragmentation, and facilitates en‐bloc tumor removal.
Authors
- Amir Baniasad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4609-9726)
- Mohammad Javad Najafzadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8974-2358)
- Muhammad Sina Salimikouchi
- Mohammad Reza Farahnak
Institutions
- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Kerman University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72696
- Primary Topic
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00