| Role of mediastinal lymph node dissection in non-small cell lung cancer. | |
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PMID: 19955794 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The role of systematic mediastinal lymph node dissection in the staging and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the subject of ongoing debate. Surgical practice varies from simple visual inspection of the unopened mediastinum to radical, systematic lymphadenectomy of all accessible lymph node levels. As the evaluation of mediastinal lymph nodes is a precondition for accurate intraoperative staging of NSCLC we advocate for complete interlobar, hilar and mediastinal lymphadenectomy as compartment dissections in patients with NSCLC. The therapeutic effect of extensive mediastinal lymphadenectomy, however, remains controversial. In this review we discuss the role of mediastinal lymph node dissection in the management of NSCLC. |
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Authors:
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Servet Bolukbas; Michael H Eberlein; Joachim Schirren |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2009-11-24 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Frontiers of radiation therapy and oncology Volume: 42 ISSN: 0071-9676 ISO Abbreviation: Front Radiat Ther Oncol Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-03 Completed Date: 2010-03-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0125544 Medline TA: Front Radiat Ther Oncol Country: Switzerland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 78-86 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Horst-Schmidt Clinic, Wiesbaden, Germany. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
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pathology,
surgery* Humans Lung Neoplasms / pathology, surgery* Lymph Node Excision / methods* Lymph Nodes Mediastinum* |
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