They found hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in human lung tissue that make red blood cells, as well as megakaryocytes, which produce the platelets that form blood clots. The findings appear Feb. 27 ...

has spread to different lung lining layers and/or throughout the body According to Scripps, surgery for early-stage cancer removes all or part of the lung to extract the cancer. It can include ...

Once the dissection is completed to expose the vessels connecting the heart and lungs, the space between the lung and chest wall is opened decortication of the visceral pleura (membranous outer layer ...

The lung is deflated and retracted upward. Any adhesions found are freed. The weakened area of the diaphragm is then grasped with a clamp and elevated to determine the location of suture line. Layers ...