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Surgical intervention of countless metastatic lung lesions: a case report
Journal of Surgical Oncology
|February 1, 1985
Summary
Surgical removal of numerous lung metastases from extremity sarcoma can be a viable treatment option. Selected patients may experience long-term survival with stable residual disease after surgery.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Sarcoma Research
Background:
- Metastatic lung disease is a common challenge in advanced sarcoma.
- Surgical resection of pulmonary metastases is often considered for select patients.
- The role of aggressive surgical intervention for extensive bilateral lung metastases remains debated.