Effect of induction chemotherapy on lung function and exercise capacity in patients affected by malignant pleural mesothelioma | Zendy

Giuseppe Marulli | Zendy; Federico Rea | Zendy; Samuele Nicotra | Zendy; Adolfo Favaretto | Zendy; Egle Perissinotto | Zendy; M Chizzolini | Zendy; Andrea Vianello | Zendy; Fausto Braccioni | Zendy

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Effect of induction chemotherapy on lung function and exercise capacity in patients affected by malignant pleural mesothelioma

Author(s) -

Giuseppe Marulli,

Federico Rea,

Samuele Nicotra,

Adolfo Favaretto,

Egle Perissinotto,

M Chizzolini,

Andrea Vianello,

Fausto Braccioni

Publication year - 2010

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.2010.01.008

Subject(s) - medicine , dlco , pulmonary function testing , pemetrexed , chemotherapy , mesothelioma , vital capacity , lung cancer , diffusing capacity , lung , pleural effusion , gastroenterology , surgery , pathology , cisplatin , lung function

The effect of induction chemotherapy (IC) on lung function and exercise capacity in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) has not been largely examined. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in pulmonary function and oxygen consumption following IC in patients with MPM.

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