| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882737 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Sublobar resection with brachytherapy reduced local recurrence rates to the equivalent of lobectomy in patients with stage Ib NSCLC, and resulted in similar perioperative outcomes and disease-free and overall survival, despite being used in patients with compromised lung function. We recommend the addition of intraoperative brachytherapy to sublobar resections in stage Ib patients who cannot tolerate a lobectomy.
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Authors
Thomas J. MD, Richard P.M. MD, Athanasios MD, Mark MD, Richard H. MD, Rodney J. MD, Robert J. MD,