Pleurectomy: Resection of parietal and visceral pleura
Resection of pericardium &/or diaphragm and placement of patches, if needed
Decortication: Resection of pleural tumor nodules/masses in ipsilateral hemithorax
Avoids resection of ipsilateral lung
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Selected References
Burt BM et al: Malignant pleural mesothelioma and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database: An analysis of surgical morbidity and mortality. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 148(1):30-5, 2014
Rathinam S et al: Pleurectomy decortication in the treatment of the "trapped lung" in benign and malignant pleural effusions. Thorac Surg Clin. 23(1):51-61, vi, 2013
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Abbreviations
Pleurectomy and decortication (P/D)
Synonyms
Extended pleurectomy and decortication (EPD)
Radical pleurectomy (RP)
Definitions
2-part surgical procedure
Pleurectomy: Resection of parietal and visceral pleura
Resection of pericardium &/or diaphragm and placement of patches, if needed
Decortication: Resection of pleural tumor nodules/masses in ipsilateral hemithorax
Avoids resection of ipsilateral lung
IMAGING
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
Burt BM et al: Malignant pleural mesothelioma and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database: An analysis of surgical morbidity and mortality. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 148(1):30-5, 2014
Rathinam S et al: Pleurectomy decortication in the treatment of the "trapped lung" in benign and malignant pleural effusions. Thorac Surg Clin. 23(1):51-61, vi, 2013
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