Combined Resection of Liver and Lung Metastases for Colorectal Cancer

Itzhak Avital; Ronald DeMatteo

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2005.12.002

Combined Resection of Liver and Lung Metastases for Colorectal Cancer

Itzhak Avital, Ronald DeMatteo

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This article evaluates the available evidence for the efficacy of combined liver and lung metastasectomy. In addition, selection criteria identifying patients most likely to benefit from this approach are discussed. Surgery offers the only possibility for prolonged survival and is occasionally curative.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	145-155
Number of pages	11
Journal	Thoracic Surgery Clinics
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thorsurg.2005.12.002
State	Published - 1 May 2006
Externally published	Yes

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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