Optimizing the exposure in minimally invasive mitral surgery: a new left atrial retractor system.

abstract：:Cerebral oximetry based on near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is increasingly used during the perioperative period of cardiovascular operations. It is a noninvasive technology that can monitor the regional oxygen saturation of the frontal cortex. Current literature indicates that it can stratify patients preoperatively...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Vretzakis G,Georgopoulou S,Stamoulis K,Stamatiou G,Tsakiridis K,Zarogoulidis P,Katsikogianis N,Kougioumtzi I,Machairiotis N,Tsiouda T,Mpakas A,Beleveslis T,Koletas A,Siminelakis SN,Zarogoulidis K

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Aortic valve repair (AV-repair) is an alternative treatment option for patients with aortic regurgitation (AR), but durability is still reason for concern, especially for bicuspid aortic valves (BAV). We retrospectively evaluated mid-term results after AV-repair in patients with BAV or tricuspid aortic valve...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Prinzing A,Boehm J,Erlebach M,Sideris K,Lange R,Krane M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Tumor size of 8 cm or greater is a risk factor for recurrence after thymoma resection, but the role of induction therapy for large thymomas is not well defined. This study tested the hypothesis that induction therapy for thymomas 8 cm and larger improves survival. Methods:The use of induction therapy for pa...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Liou DZ,Ramakrishnan D,Lui NS,Shrager JB,Backhus LM,Berry MF

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a rare case of benign superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) accompanying recalcitrant pleural effusion developed secondary to extrinsic compression by anthracotic calcified mediastinal lymphadenopathy which was corrected by surgical bypass graft. An 81-year-old female presented with recalcitrant ple...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Lee YP,Chun EM,Kim YK,Kim KC

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analyses of cell-free tumor DNA (ctDNA) have provided a non-invasive strategy for cancer diagnosis, the identification of molecular aberrations for treatment identification, and evaluation of tumor response. Sensitive and specific ctDNA sequencing strategies have allowed for implementation into clinical practice for t...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Bulbul A,Leal A,Husain H

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：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：Background:Arterial desaturations experienced during endotracheal intubation (ETI) may lead to poor outcomes. Thus, our primary aim was to identify predictors of arterial desaturation (pulse oximetry <90%) during the peri-intubation period and to assess outcomes of those who developed arterial hypoxemia. Methods:Adult...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Smischney NJ,Seisa MO,Heise KJ,Wiegand RA,Busack KD,Loftsgard TO,Schroeder DR,Diedrich DA

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Right anterior mini-thoracotomy (MIAVR) is a promising technique for aortic valve replacement. We aimed at comparing its outcomes with those obtained in a propensity-matched group of patients undergoing sternotomy at our two high-volume centers. Methods:Main clinical and operative data of patients undergoin...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Del Giglio M,Mikus E,Nerla R,Micari A,Calvi S,Tripodi A,Campo G,Maietti E,Castriota F,Cremonesi A

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) is increasingly accepted in the treatment of locoregional or advanced esophageal cancer. Laparoscopic-thoracoscopic Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy has been proved to be effective in treating middle and distal esophageal cancer, however, intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomosis is tech...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Shen G,Pan SB,Wu M,Zhang S,Xu XF,Chen G

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

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：:Emphysema causes significant morbidity and mortality, incurring both financial and psychosocial costs. Alternatives to medical therapy and surgical lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) have increased interest in bronchoscopic techniques. Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is still in its infancy and additional...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Ramaswamy A,Puchalski J

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hand sewn cervical esophagogastric anastomosis (CEGA) is regarded as preferred technique by surgeons after esophagectomy. However, considering the anastomotic leakage and stricture, the optimal technique for performing this anastomosis is still under debate. METHODS:Between November 2010 and September 2012,...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Feng F,Sun L,Xu G,Hong L,Yang J,Cai L,Li G,Guo M,Lian X,Zhang H

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is the most common form of sleep-disordered breathing and a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. We hypothesised that in patients with OSA the characteristics of nocturnal pulse rate (PR) are associated with changes in blood pressure and daytime sleepiness, following c...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Pengo MF,Drakatos P,Kosky C,Williams A,Hart N,Rossi GP,Steier J

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Optimal preservation of endothelial integrity of the vessels used as aortocoronary grafts is a crucial determinant of long-term clinical success of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The purpose of this study was to evaluate an impact of two common techniques to harvest left internal thoracic artery (LI...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Puslecki M,Buczkowski P,Nowicki M,Sujka-Kordowska P,Ligowski M,Misterski M,Stefaniak S,Dąbrowski M,Dabrowska A,Bocianski M,Szarpak L,Ruetzler K,Jemielity M,Perek B

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents an increasing healthcare concern as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Our objective was to predict the outcome of COPD patients associated with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) by scoring models. METHODS:A re...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Xiao K,Guo C,Su L,Yan P,Li X,Xie L

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liquid biopsy provides the opportunity of detecting and analyzing cancer in various body fluids. In peripheral blood, apart from circulating cell free DNA, circulating cancer cells and other tumor-associated compounds such as extracellular vesicles are also emerging candidates for detection. Compared to conventional t...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Cheung AH,Chow C,To KF

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has been more commonly performed due to the reduced amount of bleeding and transfusion and length of hospital stay. We investigated the feasibility of performing MICS using single-lumen endotracheal tube (SLT). METHODS:We conducted a retrospective review of clinical...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Kim HY,Baek SH,Je HG,Kim TK,Kim HJ,Ahn JH,Park SJ

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a very heterogeneous disease characterised by an obstructive lung pattern that constitutes worldwide a major cause of high morbidity and mortality. In the last decades, lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) has demonstrated to be a potential good alternative to transplant...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Minervini F,Kestenholz PB,Paolini V,Pesci A,Libretti L,Bertolaccini L,Scarci M

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) has not been widely adopted for treating craniofacial hyperhidrosis (CFH) due to its known postoperative complication, compensatory hyperhidrosis (CH). In this study, we evaluated whether the autonomic nerve analysis data via pre-ETS heart rate variability (HRV) test c...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Moon DH,Kang DY,Lee HS,Lee JW,Lee YJ,Lee S

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) may play an important role in organ development, cell differentiation, apoptosis, proliferation, cell growth regulation and act as tumor suppressor genes or proto-oncogenes. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in miRNAs are considered to be genetic factors to influence the susceptibilit...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Ren YG,Zhou XM,Cui ZG,Hou G

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) has been considered as a definitive treatment for hyperhidrosis. However, despite its well-established success rate, surgical treatment for craniofacial hyperhidrosis (CFH) is rarely performed due to the possibility of fatal complications and compensatory sweating. The...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Moon DH,Kang DY,Kim DW,Kang MK,Lee S

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Germ cell tumors, like teratoma, typically occur in young adults in their second to fourth decade with equal sex distribution. We firstly report a very rare case of a huge tumor compressed the vital structures of the mediastinum that was diagnosed in a 21-year-old woman at 39 weeks of gestation during a routine prenat...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Yang M,Shen C,Du H,Wang Y,Che G

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This meta-analysis aims to investigate the effects of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) on 30-day postoperative outcomes and the independent risk factors for postoperative AKI in patients with type A acute aortic dissection (TAAD). Methods:Relevant reports published between January 1, 2011 and May 31,...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Wang J,Yu W,Zhai G,Liu N,Sun L,Zhu J

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Esophageal cancer is one of the most malignant gastroenterological cancers. To improve the treatment outcomes of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), a biomarker capable of predicting the malignant potential of the cancer cells is needed. The aim of the present study was to investigate th...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Sakakibara T,Ozawa S,Oguma J,Nakui M,Yamamoto S,Makuuchi H,Kajiwara H,Nakamura N

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liquid biopsy refers to the use of various body fluids to test for circulating biological elements derived from the tumor. Liquid biopsy has taken on an increasingly important role in lung cancer diagnosis, molecular characterization, surveillance, monitoring, and determining mechanisms of resistance. These assays can...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Cecchini MJ,Yi ES

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 85-year-old woman was found to have a nodule in the left S6 of the lung on computed tomography (CT); the pathological diagnosis from the CT-guided biopsy was adenoid cystic carcinoma. We accordingly performed left lower lobectomy. Pathologically, the biphasic cell population showed admixtures in varying proportions...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Nakamura A,Takuwa T,Kondo N,Watanabe T,Hirota S,Hasegawa S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The criteria that define acceptable physiologic and social parameters for lung donation have remained constant since their empiric determination in the 1980s. These criteria include a donor age between 25-40, a arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2)/FiO2 ratio greater than 350, no smoking history, a clear chest X-...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Chaney J,Suzuki Y,Cantu E 3rd,van Berkel V

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Complete resection is the mainstay of treatment for thymoma, but few studies have investigated the extent of resection on normal thymus. Extended thymectomy is considered the treatment of choice for myasthenic patients with thymoma, while the optimal therapy for non-myasthenic patients is still a matter of d...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Tassi V,Ceccarelli S,Zannori C,Gili A,Daddi N,Bellezza G,Ascani S,Liberati AM,Puma F

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Cigarette smoking remains a significant public health problem. However, current treatment programs have not yet succeeded in sufficiently reducing smoking rates. The study aimed to examine whether patients' recognition of "spirometric-lung-age (SLA)" estimated from spirometry data prompts smoking cessation. ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Takagi H,Morio Y,Ishiwata T,Shimada K,Kume A,Miura K,Kuwasaki E,Kato M,Seyama K,Takahashi K

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00