Abstract
One particular approach of multimodality treatment for mesothelioma is induction therapy followed by surgery. Among its several advantages, the most important is downstaging of the tumor into a resectable stage, although morbidity and mortality might be increased. In this article we review the principles and outcome of different modalities for induction treatment of mesothelioma.
Keywords:
Extrapleural Pneumonectomy.; MCR; MPM; Pleurectomy and Decortication; induction therapy.
Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Biopsy
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Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
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Humans
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Induction Chemotherapy* / adverse effects
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Induction Chemotherapy* / mortality
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Kaplan-Meier Estimate
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Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Lung Neoplasms / mortality
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Lung Neoplasms / pathology
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Lung Neoplasms / therapy*
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Mesothelioma / diagnostic imaging
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Mesothelioma / mortality
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Mesothelioma / pathology
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Mesothelioma / therapy*
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Mesothelioma, Malignant
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Neoadjuvant Therapy* / adverse effects
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Neoadjuvant Therapy* / mortality
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Neoplasm Staging
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Pneumonectomy* / adverse effects
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Pneumonectomy* / mortality
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Time Factors
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome