| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9945675 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
We found that a tumor size of greater than 5 cm was an independent prognostic predictor in pN0 disease; therefore, upgrading the T factor of tumor diameter to greater than 5 cm may be necessary in the next reversion of the TNM staging system.
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Authors
Shin-ichi MD, Shimao MD, Hikotaro MD, Etsuo MD, Kenji MD, Masaru MD, Japanese National Chest Hospital Study Group Japanese National Chest Hospital Study Group,