Impact of Sublobar Resection on Pulmonary Function: Long-term Results from ACOSOG Z4032 (Alliance)

摘要

BackgroundSublobar resection (SR) in high-risk operable patients may result in long-term decrease in pulmonary function. We previously reported 3-month pulmonary function outcomes from a randomized phase III study comparing SR alone to SR with brachytherapy (SRB) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. We now report on long-term pulmonary function after SR.