Primary and Secondary Tumors of the Diaphragm

Primary tumors of the diaphragm are rare. Secondary tumors of the diaphragm with origin in thoracic or abdominal cavity occur more frequent than primary tumors. In most cases, the therapy of choice includes a complete surgical resection of these tumors. This article reports on different types of tum...

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Published inThe Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon Vol. 64; no. 8; p. 641
Main Authors Baldes, Natalie, Schirren, Joachim
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.12.2016
Subjects
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
Diaphragm - diagnostic imaging
Diaphragm - pathology
Diaphragm - surgery
Humans
Muscle Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Muscle Neoplasms - pathology
Muscle Neoplasms - secondary
Muscle Neoplasms - surgery
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Thoracic Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Thoracic Surgical Procedures - methods
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Primary tumors of the diaphragm are rare. Secondary tumors of the diaphragm with origin in thoracic or abdominal cavity occur more frequent than primary tumors. In most cases, the therapy of choice includes a complete surgical resection of these tumors. This article reports on different types of tumors of the diaphragm, as well as surgical and reconstructive techniques.
ISSN:1439-1902
DOI:10.1055/s-0036-1582256