What is Lung wedge resection?
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A lung wedge resection is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a small, wedge-shaped portion of the lung. This is done to remove the portion containing cancer or disease along with a certain amount of healthy tissue that surrounds the area.
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How do members experience Lung wedge resection?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 89 | 1 | |
| Non-small cell lung cancer | 28 | 1 | |
| Lung cancer | 23 | 0 | |
| Squamous cell carcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 12 | 0 | |
| Typical lung carcinoid tumor | 11 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Chest pain | 2 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 | |
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 1 | |
| Tenderness in ribs | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 1 |
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