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What is What is extrapleural pneumonectomy - and explain in detail?
Answer- D. Removal of an affected lung with its pleura and pa of diagphragmExtrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP): removal of the affected lung, plus pa of the diaphragm, the parietal pleura (lining of the chest) and the pericardium (lining of the hea) on that side.The linings are replaced by Gore-Tex in this radical and painfrrl surgery that is used primarily for treatment of malignant mesothelioma.