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From: Single-direction thoracoscopic lobectomy for children with congenital lung malformation: initial experience

Fig. 2

Preventing damage to the phrenic nerve during resection. A: Phrenic nerve and lung hilar. B: Lift the hilar pleura with forceps, make a small opening with electrocautery hook. C: A small opening at a safe distance from the phrenic nerve. D: Perform blunt separation to create sufficient space. (★ Phrenic nerve; ▲ Pulmonary artery; ● Superior pulmonary vein; ❤ A small opening)

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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