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case_images: Open insufflation method for left segmentectomy 8a + 9a. (A) Dissection of the subsegmental bronchus (left B8a). (B) Insertion of a central venous catheter at the distal end of the subsegmental bronchus (left B8a). (C) Introduction of an appropriate amount of air into the target subsegment (left S8a) via a 50-ml syringe. (D) Resection of the target lung (inflated) along the intersegmental plane using a stapler.
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case_images: After dissecting the segmental/subsegmental artery and vein, the segmental/subsegmental bronchus was isolated and ligated at its proximal end using a silk suture (Fig. 1A). The distal bronchus was incised using a pair of scissors, and a central venous catheter was inserted (Fig. 1B). Subsequently, an appropriate amount of air was introduced into the target segment/subsegment via the syringe until the segment/subsegment inflated and the demarcation of the ISP appeared (Fig. 1C). Then, the target segment/subsegment was dissected using a stapler, an energy device, or both (Fig. 1D).