Relevance of Intraoperative Pleural Lavage Cytology and Histologic Subtype in Lung Adenocarcinoma

ConclusionsThe presence of MPP in lung adenocarcinoma can be an independent predictor of positive PLC. These two factors have complementary and synergistic roles as prognostic factors. Detailed preoperative or intraoperative examination of histologic subtype and PLC findings may provide important information for prediction of tumor progression and decisions regarding the surgical procedure.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research