| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883975 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Most patients who have stage III thymoma undergo complete resection. Some patients enjoy prolonged disease-free survival without adjuvant radiation after resection of stage III thymoma. Radiation does not seem to prevent pleural recurrences when given after resection of stage III thymomas. The use of routine adjuvant radiation after a complete resection of stage III thymoma needs to be re-addressed. There may be a role for the use of chemotherapy to reduce pleural recurrences.
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Authors
Abeel A. MD, John C. MD, Dean M. MD, Hermes C. MD, Douglas J. MD, Cameron D. MD,