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Wedge resection
Lobectomy
Segmentectomy
Lung volume reduction surgery
The preferred surgical procedure is wedge resection by video-assisted thoracic surgery and subsequent pathological evaluation.
The majority of surgical excisions include preoperative localization techniques such as preoperative placement of dye, technetium-99 radio guidance, ultrasound, or fluoroscopy.
In some cases, surgical excision may be preferred by patients with the following characteristics:
Pulmonary nodule Interventions
Pulmonary nodule medical therapy
Pleural effusion surgery
Lung mass medical therapy
Bronchitis medical therapy
Thymoma surgery
Bronchiectasis medical therapy
Lung abscess surgery