| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880440 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In malignant pleural mesothelioma, the presence of occult disease in resection margins and lymph nodes can be identified by immunohistochemistry and significantly influences the prognosis. Cervical mediastinoscopy is useful in all patients considered for radical resection, but all specimens should be processed with immunohistochemical staining.
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Authors
Tommaso Claudio MD, Vincenzo MD, Eugenio MD, Alfonso MD, Franco MD, Paolo MD, Mario MD,