Table 4:
Survival of exploratory thoracotomy (ET) according to selected characteristics
| Number | Median survival (months) | 5-year survival (%) | 10-year survival (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cause of ET | ||||
| T | 67 | 10 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| N | 55 | 10 | 1.9 | 0 |
| T + N | 34 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Pleura | 51 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Miscellaneous | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Induction therapy | ||||
| Yes | 39 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| No | 184 | 10 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Period | ||||
| 1980–89 | 97 | 8 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 1990–99 | 89 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000–09 | 37 | 12 | 5.1 | 0 |
T = T3 and T4 involvement; N = N2 involvement. Difference in survival according to the periods of time is significant (P = 0.013).