Patterns of Recurrence and Overall Survival in Incidental Lung Cancer in Explanted Lungs

ConclusionsMost recurrences occur within two years after transplantation and are the cause of death in these patients. Patients with nodal disease tend to have higher recurrence rates. Multidisciplinary review of abnormal pre-transplant radiographic findings and close follow up may allow for detection of undiagnosed cancers.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research