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What are Extrapleural Pneumonectomy and Pleurectomy Decortication?

April 26, 2017pleurectomy pneumonectomy

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What are Extrapleural Pneumonectomy and Pleurectomy Decortication?

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Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) involves the removal of the entire lung along with its coverings and the associated coverings of the heart and diaphragm, and is performed to remove all visible evidence of tumor. As a result of the operation, a higher amount of radiation can be delivered once the lung is removed. Pleurectomy/decortication involves the removal of the pleura, the lining around the lung, without removing the entire lung.