Abstract:Background: Superior sulcus tumors are a complex subset of tumors accounting for less than 5% of lung tumors. Methods: Twenty-three patients admitted between 2001 and 2007 were included in the study,. Computed tomography scan of the chest was considered the primary diagnostic and staging investigation for all patients. Radiation therapy was given preoperatively to 20 patients, neoadjuvant chemotherapy was given to 13 patients. Results: There were 22 men and one woman in the study. The mean age was 53 years. Lo… Show more
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