Chest wall resections for non-small cell lung cancer: a literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

The development of early screening for lung cancer has led to improved overall survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, the management of NSCLC patients with resectable and potentially resectable chest wall invasion (CWI) requires attention. The purpose of this review is to summarize the role of surgery (chest wall resections) in NSCLC patients with CWI.

Methods

A literature search and review from three databases (PubMed, Embase, and ScienceDirect) comprised the last 39 years. This review was focused on the treatment of NSCLC patients with CWI, mainly including the preoperative evaluation, principles of treatment and strategic decision-making, surgical complications, and prognostic factors.

Key content and findings

SUBMITTER: Huang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11320248 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature