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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-06-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/10/17 |