Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery right upper lobectomy with systemic lymphadenectomy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:A challenge for resection of thoracic inlet tumors lies in that high risk of injuring vital blood vessels and brachial plexus still exists during the resection. And the standard surgical approach for resection of thoracic inlet tumors has not yet been well established. METHODS:Small cervical incision-assist...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Deng HY,Li ZH,Wang ZQ,Wang YC,Li G,Lin YD,Liu LX

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) segmentectomy is a promising treatment option for rigorously selected patients with earlystage non-small cell lung cancer. In the presented video, a 66-year-old male with a 1.6 cm suspicious nodule located at the posterior segment of the right upper lobe was treated with ana...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Ma L,Liu C,Liu L

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Trans-subxiphoid thoracoscopic thymectomy is a promising procedure but technically demanding associated with ergonomic discomfort. In order to facilitate this complex procedure, the authors present a modified trans-subxiphoid thymectomy by the use of the Da Vinci robotic system. Methods:A 2-cm longitudinal ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zhang H,Chen L,Zheng Y,Wang Z,Geng Y,Wang F,Liu D,He A,Li J,Wang Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Response monitoring using fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography acquired together with low dose computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) textural features has potential in targeted treatment with erlotinib in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Patients with substantial decrease of metabolic activity during...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： van Gool MH,Aukema TS,Sinaasappel M,Valdés Olmos RA,Klomp HM

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a disease with high mortality worldwide. Unfortunately, its prognosis is still very poor. Therefore, developing the target molecular is very important for ILD diagnosis and treatment. Caveolin-1 (Cav-1) can regulate the formation of fibrosis by linking to the signaling path...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Xing Y,Wang L,Wang H,Kong X,Zhan L

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The proportion of elderly patients in the intensive care unit population is increasing. Although the Respiratory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Survival Prediction (RESP) score is widely used for survival prediction of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients, it is questionable whether the R...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Baek MS,Chung CR,Kim HJ,Cho WH,Cho YJ,Park S,Park SY,Kang BJ,Kim JH,Park SH,Oh JY,Sim YS,Hong SB

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) demonstrates a cardioprotective effect by providing metabolic support and anti-inflammatory action, and may be useful in septic myocardial depression. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between GIK and hemodynamic outcomes in septic shock patients with myoca...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Kim WY,Baek MS,Kim YS,Seo J,Huh JW,Lim CM,Koh Y,Hong SB

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Cervical anastomotic leakage remains a great challenge for thoracic surgeons in the surgical treatment of esophageal cancer. Among the factors affecting cervical anastomosis healing, the surgical technique is the key controllable element. This study aimed to identify the risk factors of cervical anastomotic ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Luo J,Zhuo ZG,Zhu YK,Deng HY,Song TN,Alai GH,Shen X,Lin YD

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors have greatly improved clinical outcomes in several cancer types, revolutionizing the management of a wide variety of tumors endowed with poor prognosis. Despite its success, high grade immune related adverse events were observed in patients treated with checkpoint inhib...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Delgobo M,Frantz S

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), circulating tumor cells (CTC) are shed and circulate to the peripheral blood through the pulmonary vein. Previously, CTC count in pulmonary venous blood (pvCTC) was shown to significantly increase after surgical manipulation. Therefore, we assessed the correlation betwe...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Hashimoto M,Tanaka F,Yoneda K,Takuwa T,Matsumoto S,Okumura Y,Kondo N,Tsujimura T,Nakano T,Hasegawa S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This study analyzes the outcomes of a one-stage hybrid procedure combining thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) with extra-anatomic bypass in patients with distal aortic arch disease. Methods:This retrospective study collected 103 hybrid procedures combining TEVAR with extra-anatomic bypass (mean age...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Chen SW,Zhong YL,Qiao ZY,Li CN,Ge YP,Qi RD,Hu HO,Sun LZ,Zhu JM

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Retrospective compared the results of root reconstruction and root replacement for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) patients and observed the rate of aortic insufficiency (AI) and aortic root dilation in the midterm follow-up period. Methods:From 2008-2016, 427 ATAAD patients received surgical therapy...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Xue Y,Zhou Q,Pan J,Cao H,Fan F,Zhu X,Chong H,Wang D

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Pulmonary mucormycosis (PM) is a relatively rare but often fatal and rapidly progressive disease. Most studies of PM are case reports or case series with limited numbers of patients, and focus on immunocompromised patients. We investigated the clinical manifestations, imaging features, treatment, and outcome...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Peng M,Meng H,Sun Y,Xiao Y,Zhang H,Lv K,Cai B

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Reconstruction of the aorto-mitral curtain (AMC) for invasive double-valve infective endocarditis (IE) is a rare and challenging procedure. This study presents the short- and mid-term results of reconstruction of AMC in a single center. Methods:From 2016 to 2019, 14 patients with invasive double-valve under...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Jiang X,Liu J,Khan F,Tang R,Zhang Y,Gu T

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Backgrounds:Invasive adenocarcinoma subtypes are known to be associated with prognosis; however, the underlying reason remains unclear. To find out the reason, we investigated the possible influence of lymph node (LN) involvement by the constituent histologic subtypes in the tumor and clarified the different prognosis ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Park JK,Kim JJ,Moon SW,Lee KY

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-year-old male patient was admitted due to one small pulmonary nodule in the apicoposterior segment of the right upper lobe, which was found on his health screening one month ago. Preoperative examinations showed no distant metastasis, and his heart and lung functions could tolerate the lobectomy. Chest computed t...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Mei X,Li T,Xie M,Ma D

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The axillary vein is an easily accessible vessel that can be used for ultrasound-guided central vascular access and offers an alternative to the internal jugular and subclavian veins. The objective of this study was to identify which transducer orientation, longitudinal or transverse, is better for imaging t...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： He YZ,Zhong M,Wu W,Song JQ,Zhu DM

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Presented is a rare case of a primary melanoma of the lung in an 89 year old male patient. Primary melanoma of the lung has been previously reported in the English literature in about 30 patients. Surgical resection either with lobectomy of pneumonectomy and a lymph node dissection has been shown to be the best chance...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Seitelman E,Donenfeld P,Kay K,Takabe K,Andaz S,Fox S

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a type of thoracic surgery performed using a small video camera that is introduced into the patient's chest via a scope. It is considered a minimally invasive technique where the surgeon is able to view the instruments that are being used along with the anatomy on which t...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Paliouras D,Barbetakis N,Lazaridis G,Baka S,Mpoukovinas I,Karavasilis V,Kioumis I,Pitsiou G,Papaiwannou A,Karavergou A,Lampaki S,Katsikogiannis N,Mpakas A,Tsakiridis K,Korantzis I,Fassiadis N,Zarogoulidis K,Zarogoulidis

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer is rising. Some of this increase in incidence is due to improved pick up by newer imaging modalities. However, the goal is to diagnose these lesion, many of which are located in the periphery, by safe and relatively non-invasive methods. This has led to the emergence ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Goud A,Dahagam C,Breen DP,Sarkar S

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a rare case of atypical histiocytic tumor of the lung with a review of literature. METHODS:The clinical materials were noted. Literature related to this condition from the past 50 years was reviewed from the group of histiocytic tumors. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS:Clinical manifestations were non-spec...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Li H,Cao W,Li H,Zhang R,Zhou Y,Xu J,Garfield DH

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Outcome of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy is usually poor, with overall survival ranges from 8-13 months. However, the overall survival is improved to 21-28 months in the era of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Huang CY,Chen BH,Chou WC,Yang CT,Chang JW

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last decades lung cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide for both sexes. Even though cigarette smoking has been proved to be the main causative factor, many other agents (e.g., occupational exposure to asbestos or heavy metals, indoor exposure to radon gas radiation, particulate air pollution) have ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Spyratos D,Zarogoulidis P,Porpodis K,Angelis N,Papaiwannou A,Kioumis I,Pitsiou G,Pataka A,Tsakiridis K,Mpakas A,Arikas S,Katsikogiannis N,Kougioumtzi I,Tsiouda T,Machairiotis N,Siminelakis S,Argyriou M,Kotsakou M,Kess

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of pulmonary nodules in terms of diagnosis and intraoperative localization can be challenging, especially in the minimal invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) approach, and may be even more difficult with single port VATS with limited access. The ability to localize small lesions intraoperati...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zhao ZR,Lau RW,Ng CS

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Various approaches and markers for marking the lungs prior to lung tumor resection have been reported. In clinical practice, the hook wire localization method is often used owing to the simplicity of the technique. However, although rare, this method is associated with air embolism, which can be lethal. Beca...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Tanaka Y,Matsumoto I,Takata M,Saito D,Yoshida S,Tamura M,Koda W,Waseda R,Takemura H

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare neoplasm that typically arises from mesothelial surfaces of the pleural cavity. Despite treatment improvements, it carries a dismal prognosis. The majority of patients either have unresectable disease or are not candidates for surgery due to medical comorbidities or old a...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Cinausero M,Rihawi K,Sperandi F,Melotti B,Ardizzoni A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound imaging has gained importance in pulmonary medicine over the last decades including conventional transcutaneous ultrasound (TUS), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS). Mediastinal lymph node (MLN) staging affects the management of patients with both operable and inoperable lung c...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Jenssen C,Annema JT,Clementsen P,Cui XW,Borst MM,Dietrich CF

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thanks to the recent improvements in thoracoscopy, a great deal of complex lung resections can be performed without performing thoracotomies. During the last years, experience gained through video-assisted thoracoscopic techniques, enhancement of the surgical instruments and improvement of high definition cameras have...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Gonzalez-Rivas D,Fieira E,Delgado M,de la Torre M,Mendez L,Fernandez R

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Vitamin C has shown several beneficial effects on sepsis in preclinical studies. However, clinical data supporting these reports are scarce. This study aimed to evaluate whether adjunctive intravenous vitamin C therapy could reduce hospital mortality in patients with severe sepsis or septic shock requiring m...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Ahn JH,Oh DK,Huh JW,Lim CM,Koh Y,Hong SB

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunotherapy agents in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can result in improved quality of life and survival when compared with platinum-based chemotherapy. Novel response patterns such as pseudoprogression and hyperprogression, however, have been described and pose a challenge to treating physicians. Pre...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Kurman JS,Murgu SD

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00