Surgical treatment of pulmonary metastases Journal Article


Author: Downey, R. J.
Article Title: Surgical treatment of pulmonary metastases
Abstract: Pulmonary metastatectomy has been widely adopted for the treatment of malignancies spread to the lungs. This article reviews the historical development of the procedure, pertinent anatomical background information, means of postoperative evaluation, and the conduct and results of surgery.
Keywords: treatment outcome; survival analysis; surgical technique; review; cancer incidence; treatment indication; animals; lung neoplasms; risk factors; surgical approach; lung metastasis; thorax radiography; humans; human
Journal Title: Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
Volume: 8
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1055-3207
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 1999-04-01
Start Page: 341
End Page: 354
Language: English
PUBMED: 10339650
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 16 August 2016 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Robert J Downey
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