Table 1. Characteristics of patients who underwent surgery for first pulmonary metastases from extrapulmonary regions.
| Characteristic | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 25 | 59.5% |
| Female | 17 | 40.5% |
| Primary tumor location | ||
| Breast | 8 | 19.0% |
| Lung | 7 | 16.7% |
| Bone | 5 | 11.9% |
| Esophagus | 4 | 9.5% |
| Colon and Rectum | 4 | 9.5% |
| Kidney | 3 | 7.1% |
| Cervix | 3 | 7.1% |
| Laryngeal | 2 | 4.8% |
| Gingiva | 2 | 4.8% |
| Soft tissue | 1 | 2.4% |
| Nasopharynx | 1 | 2.4% |
| Liver | 1 | 2.4% |
| Skin | 1 | 2.4% |
| Surgery type | ||
| Thoracotomy | 17 | 40.5% |
| VATS | 25 | 59.5% |
| Surgery range | ||
| Wedge or segmental | 17 | 40.5% |
| Lobectomy | 25 | 59.5% |
| Metastatic site | ||
| Unilateral | 37 | 88.1% |
| Bilateral | 5 | 11.9% |
Median age: 51; Range:14-78