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Extrapleural Pneumonectomy Versus Pleurectomy/Decortication for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Thursday, February 10, 2022
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Source Name: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Source URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.04.078
It is controversal whether extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) or extended pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) is the optimal resection for malignant pleural mesothelioma. We therefore compared perioperative outcomes and long-term survival of patients who underwent EPP versus P/D.