Surgical treatment of primary pulmonary sarcomas1
Key result
Surgical resection of primary pulmonary sarcomas achieved an actuarial 3- and 5-year survival of 69%, with completeness of resection significantly correlating with increased survival (P<0.05).
Why the study?
Does surgical resection improve survival in patients with primary pulmonary sarcoma?
Population
23 patients treated surgically for primary pulmonary sarcoma between 1981 and 1996, mean age 51, 15 male.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
2 to 183 (mean 48) months
Authors
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Implication
Variable survival after surgery for primary pulmonary sarcoma in small retrospective series; leaves open need for prospective data to guide practice.
Study Design
Type
Observational (n=23)
Structured PICO
Does surgical resection improve survival in patients with primary pulmonary sarcoma?
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Population
23 patients (mean age 51 years) treated surgically for primary pulmonary sarcoma between 1981 and 1996, followed for a mean of 48 months.
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Exposure
Surgical resection (including lobectomy, pneumonectomy, and extended resections with cardiopulmonary bypass)
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Outcome
Long-term prognosis and survivalhard clinical
Main Result
p-value: p=<0.05
Complete surgical resection of primary pulmonary sarcomas can produce acceptable long-term survival, with cardiopulmonary bypass serving as a useful adjunct for tumors involving the heart or great vessels.
Cite This Study
Bacha et al. (1999) conducted an observational in Primary pulmonary sarcoma (n=23). Surgical treatment was evaluated on Actuarial 3- and 5-year survival (p=<0.05). Surgical resection of primary pulmonary sarcomas achieved an actuarial 3- and 5-year survival of 69%, with completeness of resection significantly correlating with increased survival (P<0.05).