Robot-assisted thoracoscopic right upper lobectomy with displaced B and absence of minor fissure: a case report.

Journal: Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: B downward-shifting is a rare bronchial anomaly characterized by abnormal pulmonary arteries associated with downward displacement of B and complete fusion between the right upper and middle lobes.

Authors

  • Yasuaki Tomioka
    Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya-Cho, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan. yasuakitommy@gmail.com.
  • Jo Watanabe
    Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya-Cho, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan.
  • Norichika Iga
    Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya-Cho, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan.
  • Masaomi Yamane
    Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya-Cho, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan.