The Incidence of Winged Scapula after Thoracic Cancer Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Luiz Felipe Nevola TeixeiraFabio SandrinRuy Fernando Kuenzer Caetano da SilvaFrancesco PetrellaLuca BertolacciniMaria Claudia SimonciniStefano Maria DonghiPublished in: The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon (2024)
The incidence of WS was similar to the literature. As WS incidence is underdiagnosed, assessment and correct education about possible deficits or impairments should be improved. Moreover, when a minimally invasive approach is not planned, it is a good clinical practice to discuss surgical strategies with surgeons to reduce this deficit.