Fig. 2From: A new approach to left sleeve pneumonectomy: complete VATS left pneumonectomy followed by right thoracotomy for carinal resection and reconstructionEndoscopic findings. a Before rigid bronchoscopic treatment. The tumor almost completely occludes the left main stem bronchus. b, c, and d Bronchoscopy 2Â weeks after rigid bronchoscopic treatment. Almost the entire left main stem bronchus, two tracheal cartilage rings above the carina, and one right main stem bronchial ring distal from the carina are invaded by the tumorBack to article page