Impact of resection margin length and tumor depth on the local recurrence after thoracoscopic pulmonary wedge resection of a single colorectal metastasis.

abstract：:Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) form one of the most fascinating fields in pulmonary medicine. They also pose one of the greatest challenges for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment. Even within the recommended and warranted multidisciplinary approach, differentiating between one disease and another may lead to f...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Kebbe J,Abdo T

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In functionally fit patients with localized disease surgical resection remains the treatment of choice. There is also good evidence to support the use of chemotherapy in stages II-III. However, whether to use neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy has been the topic of much debate. With its strong evidence base, adjuvant che...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： McElnay P,Lim E

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The importance of the role of bronchial arteries is notable in modern days thoracic surgery. The significance of their anastomoses with adjusted structures has not yet been sufficiently rated, especially in cases of haemoptysis, heart-lung transplantations and treatment of aneurysms of the thoracic aorta. Th...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Kotoulas C,Panagiotou I,Tsipas P,Melachrinou M,Alexopoulos D,Dougenis D

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Standard management has been recommended for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by several guidelines, but patient choice in the practical setting is unclear. Methods:A survey nested in two prospective cohort studies of OSA (enrollment: 2001-2010) in China. The last interview was conducted between July 2014 and ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Liao WJ,Song LJ,Yi HL,Guan J,Zou JY,Xu HJ,Wang G,Ma F,Zhou LB,Chen YQ,Yan LB,Deng ZC,McNicholas WT,Yin SK,Zhong NS,Zhang XW

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy has become an accepted method for the treatment of early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The standard VATS approach is an intercostal one which is often followed by postoperative pain due to injury of the intercostal nerve. The non-intercostal t...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zieliński M,Gwozdz P,Wilkojc M,Kosinski S,Fryzlewicz E,Nabialek T,Pankowski J,Kwiatkowski R

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reported the case of a 70-year-old man who was admitted to neurologic wards for recurrent syncope for 3 years. Unfortunately, just 2 hours after his admission, he suddenly collapsed and failed to return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after a 100-minute standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Fortunately, h...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Wu JP,Gu DY,Wang S,Zhang ZJ,Zhou JC,Zhang RF

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:To investigate the roles of gastrin-releasing peptide (ProGRP) in the diagnosis of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Methods:We retrospectively analyzed data from 11,206 patients with clinical suspicion of lung cancer from January 1, 2015 to May 31, 2018. ProGRP and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) were detected ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Dong A,Zhang J,Chen X,Ren X,Zhang X

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have demonstrated that there are differences among races in efficacy, tolerance and other outcomes in oncologic care. Some of these differences may be explained by different pharmacogenetics; however, social and environmental factors that can affect oncology practice are relatively underestimated. In th...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Komiya T,Chaaya G,Deshotels L,Wang A

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：Background:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the surgical outcome of uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer performed by a surgeon who did not have previous experience performing open thoracotomy and multiportal VATS. Methods:From January 2017 to D...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Moon Y

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Assessment of serum extracellular matrix (ECM) metalloproteinase MMP-2 and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase TIMP-2 concentrations in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) patients considering TNM staging. Assessment of the prognostic value of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 concentrations in NSCLC patients. Me...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Drzewiecka-Jędrzejczyk M,Wlazeł R,Terlecka M,Jabłoński S

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radical radiotherapy remains the cornerstone of treatment for patients with unresectable locally advanced non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) either as single modality treatment for poor performance status patients or with sequential or concomitant chemotherapy for good performance status patients. Advances in understa...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： McDonald F,Popat S

更新日期：2014-04-01 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:Although N-ERC/mesothelin (N-ERC) is an attractive diagnostic and treatment monitoring biomarker for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), its clinical utility for predicting the prognosis has not yet been clarified. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the serum N-ERC level can accurately predict...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Mori T,Tajima K,Hirama M,Sato T,Kido K,Iwakami S,Sasaki S,Iwase A,Shiomi K,Maeda M,Hino O,Takahashi K

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:It is critical to have an accurate measurement of solid tumor size in order to predict the invasiveness of small lung adenocarcinomas. Some lesions cannot be measured accurately via High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) due to their irregular shape and unclear borders. For this reason, we evaluated the ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Kawaguchi Y,Nakao M,Omura K,Iwamoto N,Ozawa H,Kondo Y,Ichinose J,Matsuura Y,Okumura S,Mun M

更新日期：2020-12-01 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

abstract：Background:To assess the usefulness of the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), a marker of inflammation and/or stress, for predicting weaning failure in patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), compared to levels of leukocytes and C-reactive protein (CRP). Methods:This observational prospective cohort ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Luo Z,Zheng Y,Yang L,Liu S,Zhu J,Zhao N,Pang B,Cao Z,Ma Y

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Recent studies incorporating dose escalated radiation identified heart dose as a predictor of cardiac toxicity in unresectable lung cancer patients. Whether conventionally dosed radiation impacts cardiac events remains unclear. Methods:Stage III lung cancer patients undergoing definitive chemoradiation to 6...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Ni L,Koshy M,Connell P,Pitroda S,Golden DW,Al-Hallaq H,Hubert G,Kauffman G,McCall A,Malik R

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The application of bronchoscopy has resolved a series of diagnostic and treatment challenges in pulmonary diseases. However, the occupational adverse effects experienced by healthcare workers in interventional pulmonology should receive increasing attention. Various aspects of adverse effects in bronchoscopy are often...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Chen K,Bai C

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chest wall invasion is seen in 5% to 8% of patients presenting with lung cancer. We report a case of complete resection of a 14 cm × 9 cm pT3N0M0 squamous cell carcinoma arising from the right lower lobe and invading the lower chest wall posteriorly, in a 75 years old male, via a hybrid thoracoscopic [video-assisted t...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Caruana EJ,Solli P,Coonar AS

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Interatrial block (IAB) has been previously shown to predict atrial fibrillation (AF) in cardiac populations. This study sought to evaluate the relationship between IAB and new-onset AF in a population of patients undergoing clinically indicated coronary angiography who received carotid ultrasonography. Met...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Alexander B,Baranchuk A,Haseeb S,van Rooy H,Kuchtaruk A,Hopman W,Çinier G,Hetu MF,Li TY,Johri AM

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：:Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive malignancy. Until recently the standard of care for newly diagnosed patients with extensive-stage disease was chemotherapy consisting of etoposide plus a platinum (EP). The median overall survival (OS) was only about 10 months with this systemic therapy. Immune checkpoint...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Pacheco JM

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the improvement in thoracoscopic and laparoscopic surgery, thoracoscopic and laparoscopic esophagectomy (TLE), a minimally invasive approach, has attracted increasing attention as an alternative to open three-field esophagectomy. From June 2012 to October 2013, 90 patients underwent laparoscopic and thoracoscopic...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zeng F,He B,Wang Y,Xue Y,Cong W

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：:Transcatheter procedures offer less invasive approaches allowing rapid recovery and earlier hospital discharge. A number of international guidelines have defined the role of echocardiography spanning diagnosis, detailed anatomical assessment, device sizing and selection, peri-procedure guidance and post device surveil...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Rana BS

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Navigation bronchoscopy has reached a new horizon in its evolution. Combining with real-time imaging modalities, such as cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and augmented fluoroscopy (AF), navigation success can finally be confirmed with high degree of accuracy in real-time. With utilization of this modality, additio...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Cheng GZ,Liu L,Nobari M,Miller R,Wahidi M

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：:Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related death throughout the world. Lung cancer is an example of a disease for which a large percentage of the high-risk population can be easily identified via a smoking history. This has led to the investigation of lung cancer screening with low-dose helical/multi-detector ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Wang YX,Lo GG,Yuan J,Larson PE,Zhang X

更新日期：2014-09-01 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