Abstract
The superior segmental bronchus originates opposite or slightly above the middle lobe bronchus. It lies posteriorly to the segmental artery (◘ Fig. 11.1a). It is single in most patients but can rarely arise as two separate bronchi.
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Gossot, D. (2018). Right Lower Lobe: Superior Segment (S6). In: Atlas of Endoscopic Major Pulmonary Resections. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55901-8_11
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