Survival analysis via nomogram of surgical patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database

Background Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare but aggressive tumor that originates from the pleura and has a poor prognosis. Eligible patients can benefit from surgery, but their survival is affected by many factors. Therefore, we created a graphic model that could predict the prognosis of surgically treated patients.