Extent of renal vein invasion influences prognosis in patients with renal cell carcinoma

Mark W. Ball, Michael A. Gorin, Kelly T. Harris, Kevin M. Curtiss, George J. Netto, Christian P. Pavlovich, Phillip M. Pierorazio, Mohamad E. Allaf

British Journal of Urology · 2015 · 29 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

Main RVI is independently associated with worse RFS and CSS than segmental RVI. These findings may have significance for patient counselling and future staging guidelines.

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