Interstitial pneumonitis following intrapleural chemotherapy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mucinous neoplasms within the abdomen may disseminate by direct extension through the diaphragm to involve the pleural space. Treatment of this condition is by parietal and visceral pleurectomy followed by hyperthermic intrapleural c...

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Main Authors: Humphries Gary N, Savady Renaldo, Zappa Luis, Sugarbaker Paul H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/7/1/17