Abstract:BackgroundThe aim of this study is to demonstrate that intraoperative PLC has a role in predicting clinical outcomes in NSCLC patients.MethodsIntraoperative PLC was performed in NSCLC patients who had no pleural effusion before the operation. PLC was performed three times for each patient. PLC1 was performed after the thoracotomy; PLC2 was performed immediately after complete operation; and PLC3 was performed after complete operation and washed the pleural cavity with 5,000 ml of normal saline solution. Clinic… Show more
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