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The management of the diaphragm during radical surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma

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Source: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg

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Author(s): Annabel J. Sharkey, Rocco Bilancia, Sara Tenconi, Apostolos Nakas, and David A. Waller

The authors describe their experience with radical resection by either extrapleural pneumonectomy or extended pleurectomy–decortication (EPD) for management of pleural mesothelioma. They present pathologic findings, progression and outcome and discuss the results with caution.

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