| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2872142 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This meta-analysis was designed to determine the effect of surgical and nonsurgical approaches on 5-year and 10-year overall survival (OS) in patients with recurrent thymoma. PubMed, Scopus, and the Journal of Japanese Association for Chest Surgery were queried, and 11 studies were eligible. Our meta-analysis using a random-effect model revealed significant differences in the rates of 5- and 10-year OS after thymectomy and in 5-year OS after recurrence, favoring surgically managed patients. Surgical resection may be associated with improved long-term survival and should be considered for patients with recurrent thymoma.
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Authors
Masatsugu MD, Syed Osman MD, Bryan M. MD,