| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871993 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is independently associated with poorer overall survival in patients with lung cancer who undergo pulmonary resection. The decision whether to perform surgery in patients who have lung cancer with IIP should therefore take into account the subtype of IIP and the poorer outcomes associated with IPF.
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Authors
Takahiro MD, Michihiko MD, PhD, Tomohisa MD, Takashi MD, Tae MD, PhD, Koji MD, PhD, Tamiko MD, PhD, Mari S. PhD, Takamitsu MD, PhD, Haruhiko MD, PhD, Masahiro MD, PhD, Munetaka MD, PhD,