Surgical and nonsurgical therapy for lung metastasis: indications and outcomes

Todd L Demmy; Kelli Bullard Dunn

doi:10.1016/j.soc.2007.04.011

Surgical and nonsurgical therapy for lung metastasis: indications and outcomes

Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2007 Jul;16(3):579-605, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2007.04.011.

Authors

Todd L Demmy¹, Kelli Bullard Dunn

Affiliation

¹ Department of Thoracic Surgery, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14231, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 17606195
DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2007.04.011

Abstract

The management of pulmonary metastasis is a broad and multifaceted topic. Because of the filtration function and the favorable microenvironment of the lung, most malignancies cause pulmonary metastases. This article focuses on recent experience with secondary lung malignancies and their newer treatment options, indications, and technical aspects.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
Humans
Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis
Lung Neoplasms / drug therapy
Lung Neoplasms / secondary*
Lung Neoplasms / surgery
Lung Neoplasms / therapy*
Lymphatic Metastasis
Pneumonectomy / methods*
Prognosis
Risk Factors
Sternum / surgery
Thoracotomy
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Antineoplastic Agents