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. 1973 Jan;28(1):86–88. doi: 10.1136/thx.28.1.86

Resection for bronchial carcinoma in the elderly

E W Thompson Evans 1
PMCID: PMC469995  PMID: 4685214

Abstract

The results of surgery for carcinoma of the bronchus among an elderly population are reviewed in relation to the total number of cases seen. Although there is a 20% operative hospital mortality, nevertheless a survival rate of 39% for four years makes surgery in the elderly worthwhile. The span of life in untreated cases is even less than in the younger age groups.

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