Journal article
Surgical management of malignant pleural mesothelioma: a systematic review and evidence summary
Abstract
An evidence summary was developed for the surgical management of adult patients with diffuse or localized malignant pleural mesothelioma. This evidence summary is based on a systematic search and review of the literature published between 1985 and February 2004. Relevant studies were identified, according to pre-determined criteria by the authors and methodologists. No randomized controlled trials comparing pleurectomy (PL) with extrapleural …
Authors
Maziak DE; Gagliardi A; Haynes AE; Mackay JA; Evans WK; Group TCCOPIE-BCLCDS
Journal
Lung Cancer, Vol. 48, No. 2, pp. 157–169
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2005
DOI
10.1016/j.lungcan.2004.11.003
ISSN
0169-5002