Lung surgery (thoracotomy) for lung cancer

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Author:	Bets Davis, MFA	Last Updated: June 4, 2008
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Michael Seth Rabin, MD - Medical Oncology
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