What is Pneumonectomy?
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Pneumonectomy is the surgical removal of a lung. It may be done for lung cancer or for a variety of benign diseases, such as inflammatory lung disease, traumatic lung injury, congenital lung disease, and bronchial obstruction with a destroyed lung
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How do members experience Pneumonectomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 35 | 1 | |
| Squamous cell carcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 30 | 0 | |
| Non-small cell lung cancer | 17 | 0 | |
| Adenosquamous carcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 7 | 0 | |
| Lung cancer | 6 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 1 | |
| Burning pain in chest | 1 | |
| Chest tightness | 1 | |
| Pain in upper back | 1 | |
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 1 | |
| Shortness of breath with little or minimal activity (ie standing) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 0 |
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