Observational studySurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2024
Morphological variations of fissures, lobes, and hilar pattern of the lung in a select South African sample.
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- Intraoperative assessment of pulmonary fissure morphology in a large surgical series: implications for operative strategy.General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery · 2026Article
- Unveiling Hidden Variations in Lung Fissures: A Cadaveric Perspective on Surgical and Diagnostic Challenges.Cureus · 2026Article
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introductionThe lungs are essential respiratory organs divided into lobes by the horizontal and oblique fissures. The hilum, located on the mediastinal surface of each lung, is where the bronchus, pulmonary veins, and pulmonary arteries enter and exit. This study aims to investigate and record the variations in the morphology of lung fissures, lobes, and hilar patterns observed in a South African sample. METHODS AND MATERIALS: This cross-sectional observational study employed descriptive analysis. A total of 48 formalin-fixed bodies, comprising 24 females and 24 males from the Department of Human Biology at the University of Cape Town were studied were examined. Fissures were classified according to the Craig and Walker criteria. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Incomplete oblique fissures were found in 25 right lungs and 30 left lungs. Incomplete horizontal fissures were observed in 39 right lungs, and one right lung exhibited the absence of both horizontal and oblique fissures. Accessory fissures were present in five right and seven left lungs. Variations in the hilar pattern were noted, including differences in the number and arrangement of structures in both right and left lungs.
conclusionVariations were observed in the lobes, fissures and the hilar patterns of several lungs. Awareness of these morphological variations is crucial for surgeons and radiologist to avoid misdiagnosis and complications during surgical procedures.
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