Preferential short cut or alternative route: the transaxillary access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation.

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the effect of percutaneous electrical stimulation on chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression in patients with lung cancer. METHODS:From December 2014 to August 2015, one hundred ninety-one non-small cell lung cancer patients with chemotherapy naive were randomly divided into control grou...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Hou L,Gu F,Gao G,Zhou C

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histological characteristics and clinical behaviour define lung neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), which are classified into four groups: typical (TC) and atypical carcinoids (AC), large-cell neuroendocrine carcinomas (LCNCs) and small-cell lung cancers (SCLCs). Historically, outcome and treatment of these rare neoplasms h...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Filosso PL,Falcoz PE,Solidoro P,Pellicano D,Passani S,Guerrera F,Ruffini E,ESTS Lung Neuroendocrine Working-Group Participating Centers*.

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transbronchial biopsy (TBB) using radial endobronchial ultrasound with a guide sheath (REBUS-GS) has improved the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs). Because of the high cost of the GS, REBUS with distance (REBUS-D) has certain advantages. The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic yie...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zhang SJ,Zhang M,Zhou J,Zhang QD,Xu QQ,Xu X

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:We previously reported the techniques for total endoscopic atrial septal defect (ASD) repair on hearts arrested with cardioplegia through three small incisions in the chest wall without aid of a surgical robotic system. The optimal results motivated us to use total thoracoscopic technology for ASD on perfuse...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Tang Y,Wu Y,Zhu J,Liu X,Zhou J,Huang H,Li M,Dai Y,Han X

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine the 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [1,25(OH)2D3] concentrations to patients with tuberculosis (TB) and whether it influenced the patient's clinical features. METHODS:For the first part, a total of 153 healthy adults and 74 patients with pulmonary TB (PTB) were enrolled. Serum concentrations of 1,25(O...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Gao WW,Wang Y,Zhang XR,Yin CY,Hu CM,Tian M,Wang HW,Zhang X

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:According to the present evidences suggesting association between low testosterone level and prediction of reduced exercise capacity as well as poor clinical outcome in patients with heart failure, we sought to determine if testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) improves clinical and cardiovascular condition...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Wang W,Jiang T,Li C,Chen J,Cao K,Qi LW,Li P,Zhu W,Zhu B,Chen Y

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is the most common type of valvular heart disease in the elderly. This study is aimed to explore molecular mechanism of CAVD via bioinformatics analysis. Methods:The gene expression profiles of GSE51472 (including 5 normal aortic valve and 5 calcified aortic valve) and G...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zhang Y,Ma L

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Pulmonary sclerosing pneumocytoma (PSP) is a rare benign lung tumor. This study investigated the diagnostic experience of PSP and lung cancer. Methods:This study is a retrospective study. We observed the locations of lung lesions, imaging form and clinical symptoms, and recorded the surgical complications t...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zhu J

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:To investigate the diagnostic performance of galactomannan (GM) detection in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) corrected by urea dilution and modification of the AspICU clinical algorithm. Methods:GM detection in serum and BALF samples was performed in nonneutropenic patients on the day of clinically susp...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Yu Y,Zhu C,Shen H,Liu C,Guo R,Gao Y,Wu W,Lu L

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) tracheal resection and carinal reconstruction in a patient with tracheal tumor. The patient presented with adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the distal trachea, extending along the right main bronchus with carinal invasion. The reconstruction procedure wa...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： He J,Wang W,Li J,Yin W,Xu X,Peng G,Chen Y,He P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vascular structure related compression of esophagus is rather rare. Aberrant right subclavicular artery accounts for the majority of the rare entity, while the thoracic aorta aneurysm is a more dangerous type, called as dysphagia aortica. Delay in diagnosis and treatment of the dysphagia aortica predisposes to rup...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Wang WP,Yan XL,Ni YF,Zhang T,Han Y,Li XF,Lu Q

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The development of minimally invasive surgical approaches has revolutionized surgical care and greatly improved surgical outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a powered vascular stapler (PVS) during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. Methods:This prospectiv...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Qiu B,Kang X,Chen KN,Hu J,Li J,Zeng L,Fegelman EJ,Schwiers ML,Creedon EE,Waggoner JR,Ding D,Yang T,Gao S

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:We describe a modified method to facilitate gastric mobilization in robotic esophagectomy. Furthermore, we performed a prospective comparative analysis of surgical outcomes between the conventional method and described technique. Methods:From April 1st, 2016 to December 31st, 2016, 59 consecutive patients w...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zheng Y,Zhao XW,Zhang HL,Wang ZH,Wang Y

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Data on outcome of Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) in Marfan syndrome (MFS) patients are limited. We investigated the full spectrum of reoperation and survival after initial surgery in MFS patients who suffered TAAD. Methods:Retrospective analysis of 85 consecutive MFS patients in one-single center...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Li N,Zhang Y,Gao Y,Bai Y,An Z,Zhang G,Han Q,Lu F,Li B,Han L,Xu Z

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rituximab, a monoclonal antibody against CD20+ antigen specific B cell, has been increasingly used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and some other autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis. It is noted that Rituximab could enhanced the efficacy of CHOP-based che...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Jiang XQ,Fang L,Mei XD,Wang XJ,Bao MH

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:To review our experience of transmanubrial osteomuscular sparing approach (TMA) for resection of various lesions involving the thoracic inlet and to prove the feasibility and safety of the approach. Methods:Retrospective review of 58 consecutive cases, from April 2007 to January 2016, with surgical resectio...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Pan X,Gu C,Wang R,Zhao H,Yang J,Shi J

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Red cell distribution width (RDW) might be a novel biomarker that reflects multiple physiological impairments related to atherosclerosis and coronary artery diseases (CAD). We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the association of RDW between all-cause mortality and fatal/non-fatal...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Su C,Liao LZ,Song Y,Xu ZW,Mei WY

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primitive neuro-ectodermal tumour of the lung is an extremely rare occurrence and we hereby report a case of a neuro-ectodermal tumour of the lung which was proved by immuno-histochemical examination of the resected specimen, and he had a very aggressive pattern of behavior. ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Gaude GS,Patil P,Malur P,Annurshetru S

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:CO2 insufflation could provide a better surgical field during single-incision thoracoscopic surgery (SITS) with small tidal two-lung ventilation (ST-TLV). Here we compared the surgical field and physiological effects of ST-TLV with and without CO2 during SITS. Methods:Patients underwent scheduled SITS bulle...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Lee DK,Kim H,Kim HK,Chung DI,Han KN,Choi YH

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Every patient undergoing curative treatment for primary lung cancer is a candidate for metachronous lung cancer, with a reported risk of 5% per year. The majority of cases are stage I patients. Patients who undergo resection for lung cancer should be followed regularly. A metachronous lung cancer that develops as bila...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Kocaturk CI,Cansever L,Kanmaz DZ,Bedirhan MA

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary pleural myxoid liposarcoma is a rare tumor. Here, we report a primary myxoid liposarcoma occupying the majority of the left thoracic cavity with features suggesting invasion. Computed tomography (CT) at medical check-up incidentally revealed a bulky inhomogeneous fatty mass. The tumor's large size made a predi...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Wang F,Kiryu S,Li L,Wang Q,Li D,Zhang L

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Bivalirudin has been shown to be associated with less major bleeding than heparin in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI); but the confounding effect of concomitant glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (GPI) limits meaningful comparison. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Anantha-Narayanan M,Anugula D,Gujjula NR,Reddy YNV,Baskaran J,Kaushik M,Alla VM,Raveendran G

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a uniformly fatal disease and most patients will present with advanced stage. Treatment outcomes remain unsatisfactory, with low long-term survival rates. Standard treatment, such as palliative chemotherapy and radiotherapy, offers a median survival not exceeding 1 year. Hence, co...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Méndez M,Custodio A,Provencio M

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pathologic diagnosis of thymic tumors (TTs) can be made by surgical or nonsurgical procedures. About 20% of TTs had been diagnosed by pretreatment biopsy methods while the rest had gone to surgery for diagnosis and treatment. However, in the last two decades there was an increase in pretreatment procedures for optimal...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Bilaçeroğlu S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal rupture of the chordae of tricuspid valve with severe regurgitation is rare and disastrous. We report on a full-term female neonate presented with cyanosis caused by severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) due to anterior leaflet chordal rupture. After initial stabilization by prostaglandin E1 infusion, successfu...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Pan JY,Lin CC,Chang JP

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma the Hyperthermic Intra THOracic Chemotherapy (HITHOC) can improve the efficacy of pleurectomy and decortication with a local cytotoxic effect. However its biological impact in patient's hemodynamic and microcirculatory changes were rarely investigated. Aim o...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Luzzi L,Franchi F,Dapoto A,Ghisalberti M,Corzani R,Marrelli D,Marchetti L,Paladini P,Scolletta S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glomus tumors (GTs) of the trachea are very rare neoplasms that usually arise from the distal portion of the respiratory tree. The origin of these tumors is modified smooth muscle cells of glomus bodies. In this study, we describe two cases of GT of the trachea, as well as the histologic features of these tumors and t...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Wang C,Ma Y,Zhao X,Sun PL,Zhang YM,Huang M,Zhu Y,Jin SX

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung transplantation (LTx) is routinely performed with sacrifice of the bronchial arterial circulation. We review bronchial artery anatomy and surgical technique for LTx with direct bronchial arterial revascularization (BAR). We also update the published clinical experience, including from our center, of LTx with BAR....

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Yun JJ,Unai S,Pettersson G

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to summarize the diagnostic accuracy of white light bronchoscopy (WLB) and advanced techniques for airway pre-cancerous lesions and early cancer, such as autofluorescence bronchoscopy (AFB), AFB combined with WLB (AFB + WLB) and narrow-band imaging (NBI) bronchoscopy. METHODS:We searched for eligib...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zhang J,Wu J,Yang Y,Liao H,Xu Z,Hamblin LT,Jiang L,Depypere L,Ang KL,He J,Liang Z,Huang J,Li J,He Q,Liang W,He J

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a global health problem of increasing prevalence. Effective treatments are available with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy and mandibular advancement devices (MAD). However, there is limited long-term adherence to therapy, as CPAP and MAD require permanent usage to a...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： He B,Al-Sherif M,Nido M,Tas R,Beach M,Schwarz EI,Cheng M,Ishak A,Lee K,Shah N,Kent B,Eze-John P,Ratneswaran C,Rafferty G,Williams AJ,Hart N,Luo Y,Moxham J,Pengo M,Steier J

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00