OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to collate multi-institutional individual patient data for meta-analysis to determine independence as a prognostic marker METHODS: We identified 31 publications from 22 centers/research groups that performed pleural lavage cytology during surgery data. CONCLUSIONS: Pleural lavage cytology should be considered in all patients suitable for resection.
Impact of positive pleural lavage cytology on survival in patients having lung resection for non-small-cell lung cancer: An international individual patient data meta-analysis
Vicidomini, G;Santini, M;
2010
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OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to collate multi-institutional individual patient data for meta-analysis to determine independence as a prognostic marker METHODS: We identified 31 publications from 22 centers/research groups that performed pleural lavage cytology during surgery data. CONCLUSIONS: Pleural lavage cytology should be considered in all patients suitable for resection.File in questo prodotto:
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