Thursday, August 21, 2008

Mesothelioma patients often require surgery

Surgery is a typical procedure for mesothelioma patients.

A pleurectomy/decortication is the most common surgery, in which the lining of the chest is removed.

Less common is an extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP), in which the lung, lining of the inside of the chest, the hemi-diaphragm and the pericardium are removed.

Weitz & Luxenberg is a leading plaintiffs' law firm that has represented people affected by mesothelioma for over 20 years. Men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure may be entitled to compensation from the companies responsible for their disease.

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