Importance of resection for locoregional disease control in Masaoka stage IVA thymic neoplasms

摘要

Background and Objectives It is unclear if a specific strategy for simultaneous treatment of primary thymic neoplasms and pleural metastases confers benefit for Masaoka stage IVA disease. We reviewed our experience with thymic neoplasms with concurrent pleural metastases to identify factors influencing outcomes.