Location
Moultrie, GA
Start Date
8-5-2024 1:00 PM
End Date
8-5-2024 4:00 PM
Description
Introduction:
Broad spectrum analysis of variations amongst lung fissure anatomy in the field of pulmonary medicine is of vital importance for designing surgical blueprints and performing diagnostic studies. Normal lung fissure anatomy works to define the lobes of the lung, but variations such as azygos fissures, superior and inferior accessory fissures, and left horizontal fissures are relatively common and can crucially influence interpretations of imaging studies and surgeries of the thoracic cavity. The present case study exhaustively examines an incomplete horizontal fissure in the right lung recognized during cadaveric dissection and its potential to alter the practice of clinical pulmonary medicine.
Objective:
The objective of this study is to document anatomical variation observed on a cadaver at PCOM South Georgia, specifically an incomplete horizontal fissure in the right lung. Furthermore, documentation and analysis of the findings will be synthesized with existing literature to better understand the clinical implications of the morphological variation. This study will contribute to the anatomical knowledge base of pulmonary medicine and support informed clinical decisions in both surgical and diagnostic contexts.
Methods:
Our methods include in-depth observation and documentation of the right lung's anatomical variation found during dissection. Concurrently, a meticulous literature review will be completed to inspect the generality, clinical significance, and impact of variations within lung fissure anatomy. Together, these methods will provide a thorough understanding regarding the significance of both the incomplete horizontal lung fissure specifically and also other lung fissure variations generally.
Results:
Our initial observations revealed to us that the incomplete horizontal fissure represents a significant morphological variation. This variation could have an effect on any thoracic surgery that is performed or any pulmonary diagnostics. Our review of literature has showcased to us that variations of lung fissures do exist and that they are common throughout the population. It is very important to acknowledge the variations as this will improve surgical accuracy, improving diagnostic processes, which will then ensure better patient outcomes.
Conclusion:
The research our group performed at PCOM South Georgia allowed us to look deeply into the variations of lung fissures based on the incomplete horizontal fissure in our cadavers right lung. This study underscores the importance of acknowledging and understanding the significance of variations in lung fissures for surgical planning and treatment strategies. Taking into account variations will allow for advancement of patient care in the field of pulmonary medicine by allowing physicians to give more accurate and effective care to their patients.
Embargo Period
7-8-2024
Included in
Incomplete Horizontal Fissure in the Right Lung: A Cadaveric Case Study
Moultrie, GA
Introduction:
Broad spectrum analysis of variations amongst lung fissure anatomy in the field of pulmonary medicine is of vital importance for designing surgical blueprints and performing diagnostic studies. Normal lung fissure anatomy works to define the lobes of the lung, but variations such as azygos fissures, superior and inferior accessory fissures, and left horizontal fissures are relatively common and can crucially influence interpretations of imaging studies and surgeries of the thoracic cavity. The present case study exhaustively examines an incomplete horizontal fissure in the right lung recognized during cadaveric dissection and its potential to alter the practice of clinical pulmonary medicine.
Objective:
The objective of this study is to document anatomical variation observed on a cadaver at PCOM South Georgia, specifically an incomplete horizontal fissure in the right lung. Furthermore, documentation and analysis of the findings will be synthesized with existing literature to better understand the clinical implications of the morphological variation. This study will contribute to the anatomical knowledge base of pulmonary medicine and support informed clinical decisions in both surgical and diagnostic contexts.
Methods:
Our methods include in-depth observation and documentation of the right lung's anatomical variation found during dissection. Concurrently, a meticulous literature review will be completed to inspect the generality, clinical significance, and impact of variations within lung fissure anatomy. Together, these methods will provide a thorough understanding regarding the significance of both the incomplete horizontal lung fissure specifically and also other lung fissure variations generally.
Results:
Our initial observations revealed to us that the incomplete horizontal fissure represents a significant morphological variation. This variation could have an effect on any thoracic surgery that is performed or any pulmonary diagnostics. Our review of literature has showcased to us that variations of lung fissures do exist and that they are common throughout the population. It is very important to acknowledge the variations as this will improve surgical accuracy, improving diagnostic processes, which will then ensure better patient outcomes.
Conclusion:
The research our group performed at PCOM South Georgia allowed us to look deeply into the variations of lung fissures based on the incomplete horizontal fissure in our cadavers right lung. This study underscores the importance of acknowledging and understanding the significance of variations in lung fissures for surgical planning and treatment strategies. Taking into account variations will allow for advancement of patient care in the field of pulmonary medicine by allowing physicians to give more accurate and effective care to their patients.