Pleurectomy/decortication in the setting of multimodality treatment for diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma Journal Article
| Author: | Rusch, V. W. |
| Article Title: | Pleurectomy/decortication in the setting of multimodality treatment for diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma |
| Abstract: | Pleurectomy/decortication is a frequently performed operation for patients with diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma (DMPM). It has a low surgical mortality rate (less than 5%), but is associated with a significant risk of local recurrence. To date, intensive adjuvant radiation or chemotherapy has not diminished that risk. Despite these disappointing results, pleurectomy/decortication may still be the best treatment option for some patients, particularly those with early stage disease whose medical condition precludes pneumonectomy. The role of pleurectomy/decortication in conjunction with newer treatment strategies such as neoadjuvant therapy or gene therapy warrants investigation. |
| Keywords: | treatment outcome; retrospective studies; review; multimodality cancer therapy; antineoplastic agents; combined modality therapy; antineoplastic agent; dissection; retrospective study; mesothelioma; pleura tumor; diaphragm; pleural neoplasms; humans; human |
| Journal Title: | Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
| Volume: | 9 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 1043-0679 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1997-10-01 |
| Start Page: | 367 |
| End Page: | 372 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 9352954 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 17 March 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
