Predicting survival after pulmonary metastasectomy for colorectal cancer: previous liver metastases matter

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Few patients with lung metastases from colorectal cancer (CRC) are candidates for surgical therapy with a curative intent, and it is currently impossible to identify those who may benefit the most from thoracotomy. The aim of this st...

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Main Authors: Ott Vincent, Mentha Gilles, Perneger Thomas, Robert John, Landes Ulrich, Morel Philippe, Gervaz Pascal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/10/17