Surgical outcomes of 215 patients with thymic epithelial tumors: A single ‐center experience
ConclusionsMG had little influence on OS and tumor recurrence of thymic tumors. The new TNM staging system was an independent prognostic factor. Incomplete resection and younger age were risk factors for tumor recurrence. Older age was a negative factor of achieving CSR for thymoma patients with MG after extended thymectomy.Key pointsSignificant findings of the studyMG was not a prognostic factor for thymic tumors. The new TNM staging system was useful for prediction of prognosis. Incomplete resection and younger age were risk factors for tumor recurrence. Older age led to a lower probability of achieving CSR for thymomatous MG.What this study addsThis study had a relatively large sample size of patients with thymic epithelial tumors in a single center. We evaluated not only the oncological prognosis, but also neurological outcomes after thymectomy, which was a more comprehensive assessment of surgical effect for thymic epithelial tumors.
Source: Thoracic Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Wenxin Tian,
Yaoguang Sun,
Qingjun Wu,
Peng Jiao,
Chao Ma,
Hanbo Yu,
Chuan Huang,
Hongfeng Tong Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
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