The combined neurosurgical-thoracic management of superior sulcus tumors Journal Article
| Authors: | Sundaresan, N.; Hilaris, B. S.; Martini, N. |
| Article Title: | The combined neurosurgical-thoracic management of superior sulcus tumors |
| Abstract: | Thirty patients with superior sulcus carcinoma were prospectively evaluated over an 18-month period. All patients underwent complete neuroradiological evaluation by computed tomography (CT) and myelography. Prior to operation brachial plexopathy was noted in 20 patients (67%), and invasion of the spine in eight (27%). Using a team approach, gross total resection of tumor achieved in 17 of 26 patients (65%) undergoing thoracotomy. There was no operative mortality. The use of a team approach allows extended surgical resection, especially when the spine is involved. In patients presenting with brachial plexopathy or cord compression, de novo surgery before radiation may provide better long-term palliation and pain relief. |
| Keywords: | clinical article; computer assisted tomography; thoracotomy; spinal cord; lung carcinoma; computer analysis; myelography; human |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Clinical Oncology |
| Volume: | 5 |
| Issue: | 11 |
| ISSN: | 0732-183X |
| Publisher: | American Society of Clinical Oncology |
| Date Published: | 1987-11-01 |
| Start Page: | 1739 |
| End Page: | 1745 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1200/jco.1987.5.11.1739 |
| PUBMED: | 2445929 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 5 February 2021 -- Source: Scopus |
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