abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate diagnostic significance of percutaneous cavitary lavage (PCL) in differential diagnosis of benign and malignant pulmonary cavitary lesions. METHODS:An alternative diagnostic method called PCL was performed on 16 patients having peripherally located pulmonary cavitary lesions with thin walls wh...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Belet U,Findik S,Ozmen Z,Atici AG,Akan H

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy has been proved to have shorter hospital stay, less perioperative complications and less pain compared with lobectomy by thoracotomy, but severe intraoperative complications during VATS lobectomy is rare reported. We compared intraoperative safety between VATS...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Liang C,Wen H,Guo Y,Shi B,Tian Y,Song Z,Liu D

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：: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:Influenza surveillance is carried out in Guangdong province, southern China. A better understanding of influenza seasonality and predominant Subtypes of influenza virus in Guangdong can help to improve evidence-based prevention and control strategies for influenza in the future. MATERIALS AND METHODS:THERE ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Lin J,Kang M,Zhong H,Zhang X,Yang F,Ni H,Huang P,Hong T,Ke C,He J

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Thoracic Morbidity and Mortality (TM&M) classification system is a method for univocally coding the postoperative adverse events by their complexity of management. The aim of the present study was to compare the distribution of the severity of complications according to the TM&M system versus the distribu...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Salati M,Refai M,Pompili C,Xiumè F,Sabbatini A,Brunelli A

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of lung biopsies by video-assisted thoracoscopy surgery (VATS) in the diagnosis of undefined interstitial lung disease (ILD). PATIENTS AND METHODS:The retrospective analysis was performed in 32 who patients underwent VATS for the diagnosed with ILD from Jan 2007 to Dec 20...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Luo Q,Han Q,Chen X,Xie J,Wu L,Chen R

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：:Performing dual point 18F-FDG PET scans of solitary pulmonary nodules at an initial SUV (max) <2.5 is a useful technique. However, prolonging second image acquisition from 120 to 180 min does not appear to improve accuracy. Dual time 18F-FDG PET is not useful in differentiating benign and malignant pulmonary nodules w...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Khan AN,Al-Jahdali H

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：:Approximately 6% of women with breast cancer are diagnosed before the age of 40. Young age is an independent predictor of adverse outcome and most young breast cancer patients receive systemic treatment with chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or both. The loss or impairment of fertility is a potential side effect of antin...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Lambertini M,Anserini P,Levaggi A,Poggio F,Del Mastro L

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：:Metastasis to the thyroid gland is uncommon compared with the frequency of primary thyroid tumors. The primary sites of metastatic thyroid tumors usually include the breast, lung, kidney and stomach. Among lung cancer types metastasizing to the thyroid, adenocarcinomas are the commonest followed by squamous and large ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Katsenos S,Archondakis S,Vaias M,Skoulikaris N

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anastomotic leakage after cervical oesophagogastrostomy is a common and difficult problem. Mediastinal manifestation of anastomotic leakage may lead to mediastinitis with dramatic and potentially lethal outcome. Contamination of the mediastinum can be controlled by endoscopic placement of an expandable metal...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Ponten JE,van der Horst S,Nieuwenhuijzen GA,Elenbaas TW,van Hillegersberg R,Luyer MD

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) has been implicated in tumorigenesis and metastasis, and it presumably mediates the proliferation of endothelial cells and promotes vascular permeability. However, the prognostic value of COX-2 overexpression in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains controversial. ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zhan P,Qian Q,Yu LK

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 47-year-old man was referred to our hospital because of a 2-month history of dry cough, 2-kg weight loss, and a feeling of abdominal fullness. The PET-CT scan depicts the intense standard uptake values (SUVs) of the anterior and subphrenic lymphnodes, and intraperitoneal cavity, especially in the omentum, while, no ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Saraya T,Yokoyama T,Ishii H,Tanaka Y,Tsujimoto N,Ogawa Y,Sohara E,Nakajima A,Inui T,Sayuki H,Fujiwara M,Oka T,Kawachi R,Goya T,Takizawa H,Goto H

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have demonstrated that reduced lung function is a significant risk factor for lung cancer and increased surgical risk in patients with operable stages of lung cancer. The aim of the study was to perform pulmonary function tests and investigate which is a favorable respiratory function test fo...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zarogoulidis P,Kerenidi T,Huang H,Kontakiotis T,Tremma O,Porpodis K,Kalianos A,Rapti A,Foroulis C,Zissimopoulos A,Courcoutsakis N,Zarogoulidis K

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The intrathoracic (or substernal) goiter is more often benign; but it can be malignant in 2-22% of patients. There is history of prior thyroid surgery in 10% to more than 30% of patients. Intrathoracic goiters cause adjacent structure compression more frequently than the cervical goiters, due to the limited space of t...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Tsakiridis K,Visouli AN,Zarogoulidis P,Karapantzos E,Mpakas A,Machairiotis N,Stylianaki A,Christofis C,Katsikogiannis N,Courcoutsakis N,Zarogoulidis K

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Esophagectomy is accompanied by a high postoperative complication rate. Minimally invasive esophageal surgery appears to be a promising technique that might be associated with a lower pulmonary morbidity rate. The objective of this study was to describe the implementation of minimally invasive esophageal sur...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Blom RL,Klinkenbijl JH,Hollmann MW,Bergman JJ,Cuesta MA,Bemelman WA,Busch OR,van Berge Henegouwen MI

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between respiratory viral load and lung lesion severity of patients with pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza A pneumonia. STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional observation study. METHODS:24 consecutive H1N1 influenza patients with viral pneumonia (13 males, 11 females, mean age: 17.5 years) ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Lu PX,Deng YY,Yang GL,Liu WL,Liu YX,Huang H,Wang YX

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the epidemiology of COPD in India which is one of the most affected countries in the world and contributes significantly to the mortality and morbidity of this disease; to provide insights into the etiological determinants of COPD in India; comment on treatment ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Bhome AB

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical characteristics, treatment and prognosis of patients with solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura (SFTP) in order to improve the diagnostic accuracy and treatment of SFTP. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of clinical and imaging features, serum biochemical changes, pathological characteris...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Chu X,Zhang L,Xue Z,Ren Z,Sun YE,Wang M,Liu M

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary embolism (PE) by occlusion of the pulmonary arterial bed may lead to acute life-threatening but potentially reversible right ventricular failure, one of the most severe complications of thoracic surgery. Still, the incidence of acute pulmonary embolism after surgery is reduced by comprehensive anticoagulant ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Wang Z,Pei C,Ma L,Wang D,Zhou J,Wang W,Shen J,Xu Z,He J

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even though benign tracheobronchial tumors are quite rare, they still can induce airway obstruction, result in suffocation, and need emergent management to remove the obstructing lesions and make the respiratory tracts unobstructed. Although the preferred therapy is surgery, it is still difficult to deal with the tumo...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Gao H,Ding X,Wei D,Cheng P,Su X,Liu H,Zhang T

更新日期：2011-12-01 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：: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：:It has been recognized that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a systemic disease which has been shown to negatively affect the cardiovascular and autonomic nerve system. The complexity of the physiologic basis by which autonomic dysfunction occurs in patients with COPD is considerable and the knowledge i...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： van Gestel AJ,Steier J

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous pneumothorax during pregnancy is a rare pathological condition. Few cases have been reported previously in the literature. There is no universal guideline for the management of this condition yet. We report a case of recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax during twin pregnancy in a 30-year-old woman. Surgical ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Hu R,Li H,Wang G

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Spontaneous pneumothoraces (SP) tend to occur in clusters which have been related to atmospheric pressure variations and thunderstorm insurgence. We examined the influence of standard meteorological parameter variations and concentrations of the major air pollutants on incidence of spontaneous pneumothorax (...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Bertolaccini L,Alemanno L,Rocco G,Cassardo C

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since its inception, minimally invasive surgery has made a dramatic impact on all branches of surgery. Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) was first described in the early 1990s and has since become popular in a number of tertiary referral centers. Propon...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Cao CQ,Stine ML,Yan TD

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00