Open AccessExtended pleurectomy decortication for malignant pleural mesothelioma in the elderly: the need for an inclusive yet selective approach†
Author(s) -
Annabel Sharkey,
Rocco Bilancia,
Sara Tenconi,
Apostolos Nakas,
David Waller
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.546
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1569-9293
pISSN - 1569-9285
DOI - 10.1093/icvts/ivx221
Subject(s) - medicine , decortication , pleurectomy , mesothelioma , surgery , peritoneal mesothelioma , pathology
The median age at diagnosis of patients with pleural mesothelioma in the UK is 73 years. Recent series have shown the feasibility of extended pleurectomy decortication in the elderly, but with continuing debate about the efficacy of this treatment, we reviewed our experience to identify more detailed selection criteria.
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