Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2881649 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The mortality rate after pneumonectomy after high-dose radiation and concurrent chemotherapy is relatively high but results in significant survival. The mortality rate is not increased after right-sided operations. Pneumonectomy should continue to be offered to patients with advanced locoregional disease after induction high-dose radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy when a complete resection cannot be carried out with a lesser procedure.
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Authors
Benedict D.T. MD, Hiran C. MRCS, Ara MD, Thomas A. MD, Lisa A. MD, Donna M. BS, Richard J. MD,