Pleurectomy and decortication for metastatic renal cell carcinoma
Pleurectomy and decortication is traditionally indicated for the resection of primary pleural tumors, such as malignant pleural mesothelioma. It is less commonly utilized for resection of metastatic disease. The authors present a case of pleurectomy and decortication for metastatic renal cell carcinoma confined to the pleural space.