Abstract
4/2017
vol. 14
Review paper
Malignant mesothelioma as a difficult interdisciplinary problem
Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska 2017; 14 (4): 263-267
Online publish date: 2017/12/22
The authors of the present report review the etiology and clinical symptoms of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) as well as diagnostic techniques (both radiological and biomarkers) used for its detection. Subsequently, they present methods of multimodal treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy) recommended by the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (IMIG). Finally, they discuss complications and long-term results associated with these methods of MPM treatment.
Keywords
pleural mesothelioma, diagnosis and differentiation, IMIG consensus, adjuvant therapy, long-term results
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