Advanced thymic epithelial tumour resection: vascular resection and reconstruction strategy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) represent the predominant primary malignancy of the anterior mediastinum, often necessitating complex surgical interventions due to their invasive nature. The prognosis of advanced TET relies significantly on achieving complete resection with microscopically clear margins (R0). This frequently entails resection and reconstruction of major vascular structures like the superior vena cava (SVC) and brachiocephalic veins, and in some cases, extra pleural pneumonectomy (EPP). The aim of the study is to interrogate our series of advanced TET resections.

Methods

We analysed our experience with vascular resection and reconstruction in 14 patients with advanced stage III/IV TET undergoing extensive resection post-neoadjuvant chemotherapy. A

SUBMITTER: Patel AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833585 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature