Diagnosis, treatment and long-term outcome of solitary fibrous tumours of the pleura
Author(s) -
Malcolm Kohler,
Christian F. Clarenbach,
Peter Kestenholz,
Michael Kurrer,
Hans C. Steinert,
Erich W. Russi,
Walter Weder
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2007.05.027
Subject(s) - medicine , thoracotomy , cardiothoracic surgery , surgery , histology , positron emission tomography , radiology , video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Solitary fibrous tumours of the pleura (SFTP) are rare and can histologically be differentiated into benign and malignant forms. The aim of this study is to present new cases, and discuss up-to-date preoperative examinations, the role of video-assisted thoracic surgery and long-term outcome.
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