Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a primary and locally aggressive tumor of the pleura. A well defined causal relationship with asbestos exposure, and an overwhelming media interest in the ...
The options for surgery include pleurectomy and decortication (P/D)—the complete removal of the pleura, pericardium, gross tumor, and, in some cases, the diaphragm—and extrapleural ...
Workers whose jobs involved exposure to asbestos – including boilermakers, boiler workers, carpenters, factory workers, ...
Men who work offshore and have been in contact with asbestos in their working environment have a higher risk of developing ...
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD The pleura is a two-layered membrane that covers the lung. Between the layers is a small amount of lubricating fluid, known as pleural fluid, which helps cushion ...
and resective surgery for gastric cancer (1, 3.6%). Ascites alone was seen in 15, pleural effusion alone in 6 and both in 7 patients. Ten patients (35.7%) had 14 pseudocysts. Endotherapy was ...
The tumor is then separated from the chest wall. Once a sufficient area of the chest wall has been cleared, a chest retractor is inserted to facilitate further surgical steps. The pleura now can be ...