| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882988 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Extrapleural pneumonectomy can be performed with similar 30-day mortality as other procedures for malignant pleural mesothelioma with a median survival better than subtotal pleurectomy, exploration without resection, and biopsy alone. However, extrapleural pneumonectomy has significant morbidity and a 3-year survival of only 14%.
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Authors
Paul H. MD, Francis C. MD, Kristine M. BA, Claude MD, Stephen D. MD, Mark S. MD, Peter C. MD,