Management of Pancoast tumours

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• 作者：Valerie W Rusch
• 刊名：Lancet Oncology
• 出版年：2006
• 期刊代码：184_14702045
• 类别：med
• 出版时间：December 2006
• 卷：7
• 期：12
• 页码：997-1005
• 文件大小：357 K

摘要

Summary

Non-small-cell lung carcinomas of the superior sulcus, frequently termed Pancoast tumours, are some of the most challenging thoracic malignant diseases to treat because of their proximity to vital structures at the thoracic inlet. Originally deemed universally fatal, Pancoast tumours are now amenable to curative treatment because of improvements in combined modality therapy and development of new techniques for resection. This review includes discussion of anatomical considerations, initial assessment, multimodality treatment, and surgical approaches for these cancers.