Pneumonectomy for Pediatric Tumors-a Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative Study.
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In brief
In brief
Multi-institutional study examining pneumonectomy utilization and long-term outcomes in pediatric cancer patients through the Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative. Addresses a knowledge gap regarding indications, morbidity, and mortality of this high-risk procedure in children and adolescents with thoracic malignancies.
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OBJECTIVE:
To describe utilization and long-term outcomes of pneumonectomy in children and adolescents with cancer.
SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:
Pneumonectomy in adults is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Little is known about the indications and outcomes of pneumonectomy for pediatric tumors.
METHODS:
The Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative (PSORC) identified pediatric patients