Long-Term Outcome after En Bloc Resection of Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer Invading the Pulmonary Sulcus and Spine [1]
This article describes outcomes of en bloc resection of superior sulcus tumors invading the spine in 48 pts from multiple centers operated on during a 22 year period. Most pts received induction chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Complete resection was achieved in 88%, and 5-year survival was 61%. Surgical mortality was 6%. The primary determinant of survival was complete response to induction therapy.
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Journal of Thoracic Oncology