Better Quality of Life from Lung-Sparing Mesothelioma Surgery

Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2013.

Mesothelioma patients who undergo pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) may enjoy a better quality of life afterward than those who have extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP). That is the message of a new study published in the Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals.

Pleural mesothelioma arises most often in the thin lining that surrounds the lungs. Because of its close proximity to the lungs, it is not uncommon for pleural mesothelioma to eventually spread to the lung itself, reducing its function. Eventually, the diseased mesothelium also thickens and stiffens, preventing the lungs from expanding adequately with each breath.

Read the article from survivingmesothelioma.com

Are you in need of a mesothelioma lawyer?
Download our mesothelioma quick reference guide.