Surgical resection rate in lung cancer

Autor: Robert Milroy, C K Connolly, R Jones, I Johnston, C M Laroche
Rok vydání: 1999
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Zdroj: Thorax. 54:374-374
ISSN: 0040-6376
DOI: 10.1136/thx.54.4.374a
Popis: We read with interest the study of Laroche et al .1 Clearly the system they describe with a multidisciplinary clinic and specialist surgical input will enhance the investigative process and so probably improve the quality of the care of patients presenting to a respiratory service with possible lung cancer. We commend the authors on this. We do, however, have serious questions as to whether the resection rate of 25% quoted is actually a true reflection on the resection rate for the whole population of patients with lung cancer within the area. In other words, it is essential to know what the …
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