The Annals of thoracic surgery
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Comparative Study
Surgical resection should be considered for stage I and II small cell carcinoma of the lung.
Small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) is rarely treated with resection, either alone or combined with other modalities. This study evaluated the role of surgical resection in the treatment of stage I and II SCLC. ⋯ Surgical resection as a component of treatment for stage I or II SCLC is associated with significantly improved survival and should be considered in the management of early-stage SCLC.