Journal of Clinical Medicine 2020 July 8 [Link] Yoshinobu Ichiki, Hidenori Goto, Takashi Fukuyama, Kozo Nakanishi Abstract Background: Surgical procedures for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) include extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP), extended pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) and P/D. EPP has been applied to MPM for a long time, but the postoperative status is extremely poor due to the loss […]
July 24, 2020
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2020 May 29 [Link] Tammy Hod, Katherin J Freedberg, Shveta S Motwani, Margaret Chen, Gyorgy Frendl, David E Leaf, Shruti Gupta, Suraj Sarvode Mothi, William G Richards, Raphael Bueno, Sushrut S Waikar Abstract Objectives: Cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraoperative chemotherapy with cisplatin has been used successfully to treat […]
July 22, 2020
Clinical Lung Cancer 2020 May 23 [Link] Juuso Paajanen, Sanna Laaksonen, Ilkka Ilonen, Tapio Vehmas, Mikko I Mäyränpää, Eva Sutinen, Eeva Kettunen, Jarmo A Salo, Jari Räsänen, Henrik Wolff, Marjukka Myllärniemi Abstract Introduction: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a fatal malignancy strongly associated with previous asbestos exposure. Overall survival remains dismal, partly owing to poor […]
July 21, 2020
Pharmaceuticals 2020 June 28 [Link] Sarah Chamberlain, Houston D Cole, John Roque 3rd, David Bellnier, Sherri A McFarland, Gal Shafirstein Abstract Intra-operative photodynamic therapy (IO-PDT) in combination with surgery for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma has shown promise in improving overall survival in patients. Here, we developed a PDT […]
July 17, 2020
Lung Cancer 2020 May 30 [Link] Andrew B Thompson, Thomas J Quinn, Zaid A Siddiqui, Muayad F Almahariq, Inga S Grills, Craig W Stevens Abstract Introduction: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a devastating disease with poor survival outcomes for most patients. Optimizing therapeutic approaches is thus vital, but has been hampered by a dearth of […]
June 26, 2020
Annals of Surgical Oncology 2020 January [Link] Zubair Bayat, Emily L Taylor, Danielle A Bischof, J Andrea McCart, Anand Govindarajan Abstract Background: Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) can be associated with decreases in quality of life (QOL). Bowel-related QOL (BR-QOL) after CRS-HIPEC has not been previously studied. The objectives of the current study […]
June 17, 2020
BMC Medical Imaging 2020 May 6 [Link] Yunsong Liu, Jingjun Wu, Ying Zhao, Pengxin Zhang, Zhengyu Hua, Wan Dong, Tao Lin, Ailian Liu Abstract Background: Localized biphasic MPeM is rare in clinical practice, we reviewed 8 cases of localized biphasic MPeM (including our present case), and summarized the clinical and imaging features of the disease. […]
May 21, 2020
Thoracic Cancer 2020 May 4 [Link] Trama A, Proto C, Signorelli D, Garassino MC, Lo Russo G, Ganzinelli M, Prelaj A, Mensi C, Gangemi M, Gennaro V, Chellini E, Caldarella A, Angelillo IF, Ascoli V, Pascucci C, Tagliabue G, Cusimano R, Bella F, Falcini F, Merler E, Masanotti G, Ziino A, Michiara M, Gola G, […]
May 18, 2020
Frontiers in Oncology 2020 March 24 [Link] Breen WG, Garces YI, Olivier KR, Park SS, Merrell KW, Nichols FC, Peikert TD, Molina JR, Mansfield AS, Roden AC, Blackmon SH, Wigle DA Abstract Background: The optimal treatment sequence for localized malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is controversial. We aimed to assess outcomes and toxicities of treating localized […]
April 23, 2020
Translational Lung Cancer Research 2020 February [Link] Woodard GA, Jablons DM Abstract Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) and pleurectomy decortication (PD) are radical operations for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) that remain controversial among thoracic surgeons. There is a lack of randomized evidence to support a survival benefit when major surgical resection is included in multi-modality treatment regimens. […]
April 7, 2020