@article{ATM14825,
author = {Tedi Vlahu and Wicki T. Vigneswaran},
title = {Pleurectomy and decortication},
journal = {Annals of Translational Medicine},
volume = {5},
number = {11},
year = {2017},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Pleurectomy and decortication (P/D) improve survival and quality of life in selected patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. The operative procedure was not standardized until recently. The goal of the operation is to perform a macroscopic complete resection of the tumor. This often involves resection of the parietal and visceral pleura and invariably a partial or complete resection and prosthetic reconstruction of ipsilateral hemidiaphragm. We describe our operative planning and technique as well as outcomes of P/D reported in current literature.},
issn = {2305-5847}, url = {https://atm.amegroups.org/article/view/14825}
}