S. Meenakshi
Morphological variations of the lung fissures and lobes
Meenakshi, S.; Manjunath, K.Y.; Balasubramanyam, V.
Authors
K.Y. Manjunath
V. Balasubramanyam
Contributors
M Swamy zspp51@durham.ac.uk
Other
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Knowledge of the position of fissures of the lungs is necessary for the appreciation of lobar anatomy and thus locating the bronchopulmonary segments.METHODS: Morphological variations of fissures and lobes of the lungs were studied in 30 pairs of lungs from cadavers.RESULTS: Five right-sided lungs showed absence of horizontal fissure, 19 showed incomplete horizontal fissure. Eleven right-sided and 14 left-sided lungs showed incomplete oblique fissure and two right-sided lungs showed both absence of horizontal fissure and an incomplete oblique fissure. Accessory fissure was seen in three left-sided and one right-sided lungs.CONCLUSIONS: Awareness regarding anatomical variations is essential for performing lobectomies and segmental resection and interpreting radiological images.
Citation
Meenakshi, S., Manjunath, K., & Balasubramanyam, V. (2004). Morphological variations of the lung fissures and lobes. Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences, 46(3), 179-182
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
Deposit Date | Apr 18, 2012 |
Journal | The Indian journal of chest diseases and allied sciences |
Print ISSN | 0377-9343 |
Publisher | Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 46 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 179-182 |
Keywords | Fissures, Lobes, Bronchopulmonary segments. |
Publisher URL | http://www.vpci.org.in/archivejournal.asp |
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