There are two surgical methods for mesothelioma, pleurectomy / decortication (P / D) and extrapleural pneumonectomy (NEP). These are highly specialized surgery and may not offer all the facilities.
Not all thoracic surgeons are experienced in these types of surgeries. The ultimate goal of these procedures is to remove as much mesothelioma, in the certainty that they will be Microscopic traces of the disease.
Before we discuss about mesothelioma treatments is important to have an understanding of what is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer of the linings of the lung and abdominal area caused by exposure allamianto fiber. It takes 3040 years for this type of cancer to appear after lesposizione allamianto.
It is important to treat this cancer in the early stages otherwise it proves fatal. Mesothelioma treatments of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
There are two types of surgery for mesothelioma treatment, aggressive surgery and palliative procedures. Before performing any surgery, you should check if the heart and lungs are working properly. (more…)
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