Single-incision video-assisted thoracoscopic resection of a pedunculated solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura: case report
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In this report, we describe the surgical resection of a pedunculated solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura (SFTP) by single-incision thoracoscopic surgery (SITS). SITS may be a suitable surgical option for pedunculated SFTPs.
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