Comorbidity, postoperative morbidity and survival in patients undergoing radical surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma [THORACIC]

CONCLUSIONS
The CCI is an independent predictor of survival in MPM patients undergoing radical surgery. Owing to its significant frequency and adverse impact, pleural sepsis may contribute to a reduced life expectancy after EPP. Surgical treatment of MPM remains debatable.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Infante, M., Morenghi, E., Bottoni, E., Zucali, P., Rahal, D., Morlacchi, A., Ascolese, A. M., De Rose, F., Navarria, P., Crepaldi, A., Testori, A., Voulaz, E., Errico, V., Perrino, M., Scorsetti, M., Chiti, A., Santoro, A., Alloisio, M. Tags: Mediastinum, Congenital - acyanotic THORACIC Source Type: research