Thoracic damage control surgery.

abstract：Background:Anterior mediastinal tumours account for 50% of all mediastinal masses. Surgical intervention is the standard approach for their diagnosis or treatment. Minimally invasive techniques have gained significant popularity in the last few decades due to the obvious advantages that they offer. We will describe a s...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Ferreira R,Junqueira N,Rodrigues M,Nobre Â

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Atherosclerosis in diabetic patients progresses fast. Evidence on how to choose target vessels of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) in diabetic patients post-coronary artery bypass graft (post-CABG) is insufficient. Methods:One hundred and fifty-seven patients with diabetes and previous CABG, who u...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Liu D,Cui X,Luo X,Sun Z,Xu B,Qiao S,Yuan J

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Fluid resuscitation is critical to perioperative maintenance of adequate preload and cardiac output after cardiac surgery. Liberal use of saline, however, is reportedly associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients. This study examined the effects of high- versus l...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Lim JY,Kang PJ,Jung SH,Choo SJ,Chung CH,Lee JW,Kim JB

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment with 3-hydroxy-3-methyl glutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors (statins) improves short-and-long term prognosis in high-risk patients with stable coronary artery disease and in those with acute coronary syndrome and their use is strongly recommended for secondary prevention. Moreover, recent data...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Leoncini M,Toso A,Maioli M,Tropeano F,Bellandi F

更新日期：2013-06-01 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:Good compliance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is of 'paramount importance' in reducing the occurrence of acute exacerbations, hospitalisation and mortality and in improving quality of life. However, a number of studies have confirmed that long-term compliance is low and often associated wit...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： O'Hagan P,Dederichs J,Viswanad B,Gasser M,Walda S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT) with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and cisplatin (CDDP) are often associated with significant incidence of toxic effects in elderly patients with esophageal cancer. This phase I trial was designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) of S-1...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Ji Y,Qiu G,Sheng L,Sun X,Zheng Y,Chen M,Du X

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cases of tracheobronchial foreign body aspiration are frequently encountered emergency cases of childhood; and, delays in its recognition and treatment do result in serious morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis mainly relies on taking history which should indicate what the foreign body is, when it has been aspirated and ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Kendigelen P

更新日期：2016-12-01 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:Persistent cardiac hypertrophy threatens health worldwide. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) attracted lots of attention in cardiac diseases such as cardiac hypertrophy. In this study, we aimed to study the function of KCNQ1OT1 in cardiac hypertrophy. Methods:We first used qRT-PCR to detect the expression of K...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Chen Y,Zhang Z,Zhu D,Zhao W,Li F

更新日期：2020-09-01 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:To assess possible differences in the perioperative profile between men and women in lung cancer surgery. Methods:A prospective cohort multicenter study was design, in which consecutive patients undergoing curative intent surgery for lung cancer in 24 Thoracic Services throughout Spain were included. Clinic...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Fibla JJ,Molins L,Quero F,Izquierdo JM,Sánchez D,Hernández J,Bayarri C,Boada M,Guirao Á,Cueto A

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Hemoptysis can be a life-threatening condition that requires urgent treatment. Surgery still plays an important role in managing this critical situation, although previous reports have reported high postoperative morbidity and mortality rates. We report our experience with surgical resection for hemoptysis c...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Yun JS,Song SY,Na KJ,Kim S,Jang KH,Jeong IS,Oh SG

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：: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 staging affects the management of patients with both operable and inoperable lung cancer ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

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

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic dyspnoea, or breathlessness for more than four weeks duration, is a common symptom in adults presenting to primary and tertiary care. It often presents a diagnostic challenge due to the wide spectrum of underlying disease, which is multifactorial in approximately one third of cases. Challenges in diagnosis inc...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Ferry OR,Huang YC,Masel PJ,Hamilton M,Fong KM,Bowman RV,McKenzie SC,Yang IA

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Aspirin therapy improves saphenous vein graft (SVG) patency in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), however, its use in the pre-operative period remains controversial. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) to update the eviden...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Solo K,Lavi S,Choudhury T,Martin J,Nevis IF,Kwok CS,Kotronias RA,Nishina N,Sponga S,Ayan D,Tzemos N,Mamas MA,Bagur R

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：:Heart-lung transplantation is reserved for selected patients who have end-stage cardiac and pulmonary disease. Gastroparesis, which is associated with aspiration, is commonly seen after transplantation. Here, we present a case in which gastric contents aspiration leads to Pseudomonas aeruginosa pulmonary infection, 11...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Tao Y,Yan Z,Sha J,Zhu Z,Lei H

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-malignant and malignant obstruction of the tracheal airway causes significant morbidity and mortality. With increased use of artificial airways, benign and iatrogenic complications are increasing. A tracheal stenosis that is less than 5 cm in length can be resected with end-to-end anastomosis. Longer tracheal lesi...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Delaere P,Van Raemdonck D

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：:Protocols for the management of air leaks are critical aspects in the postoperative course of patients following lung resections. Many investigations in the last decade are focusing on the chest tube modalities or preventative measures, however, little is known about the pathophysiology of air leak and the patient per...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Pompili C,Miserocchi G

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR-sensitizing mutations has a distinct biology and heterogeneous clinical behavior. We evaluated the characteristics to progression such as clinical patterns of progression (dramatic, gradual, and local) with the prognosis of NSCLC patients treated with tyrosin...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Barrón F,Cardona AF,Corrales L,Ramirez-Tirado LA,Caballe-Perez E,Sanchez G,Flores-Estrada D,Zatarain-Barrón ZL,Arrieta O,Latin American Consortium for the Study of Lung Cancer (CLICaP).

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extended thymectomy has been considered the goal of surgery for myasthenia gravis (MG) mainly due to the existence of ectopic thymic tissue. Recently, ectopic thymic tissue has attracted increasing attention in patients with MG following thymectomy. However, the specific role of ectopic thymic tissue in patients with ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Li F,Tao Y,Bauer G,Elsner A,Li Z,Swierzy M,Englisch J,Meisel A,Ismail M,Rückert JC

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：:Central venous catheters (CVCs) have an important role in the management of critically ill patients. In contrast to the immediate complications after CVC insertion, the late complications were difficult to be noticed without high suspicion despite their life-threatening outcome. We report a rare but fatal delayed vasc...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Kim YJ,Kim WY

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：:A novel strategy of one-stage surgery in combination with thoracic endovascular grafting and resection for T4 lung cancer invading the thoracic aorta and spine is described. A 56-year-old man with locally advanced lung cancer infiltrating the aortic wall and spine underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy and thoracic irradi...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Sato S,Goto T,Koike T,Okamoto T,Shoji H,Ohashi M,Watanabe K,Tsuchida M

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：Background:The pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation (AF) remains unclear. Vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs) can stimulate fibrosis within the atrium and ventricle. We hypothesized that there is a relationship between the serum VEGFs/soluble vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (sVEGFRs) levels and AF in...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Wang K,Liu Y,Huang S,Li H,Hou J,Huang J,Chen J,Feng K,Liang M,Chen G,Wu Z

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00