| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9945317 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with a CCI score of 3 or more have an increased risk of major postoperative complications. Nevertheless, patients with a CCI score of 3 or more show a better survival after surgery than after radiotherapy. For patients with significant comorbidity but with sufficient pulmonary reserve, surgery offers the best outcome. For patients with a high CCI score and insufficient pulmonary reserve or for those who refuse surgery curative, radiotherapy is a good alternative.
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Authors
Ãzcan MD, A. Pieter MD, PhD, Tom MD, Rob J. MD, PhD, Ad J.J.C. MD, PhD,