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: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:Spread through air spaces (STAS) is reportedly a significant risk factor for recurrence and a prognostic factor in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), especially after sublobar resection. Because wedge resection (WR) is associated with insufficient margins, we hypothesized that STAS has a great...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Shiono S,Endo M,Suzuki K,Yanagawa N

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The subcategory "solid component of tumor" is a new criterion of tumor categories in the updated eighth edition of the TNM classification. Nevertheless, the predictors of lymph node metastasis among patients with clinical T1 adenocarcinoma, based on the TNM classification 8th edition, remain unclear. This st...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Nakahashi K,Tsunooka N,Hirayama K,Matsuno M,Endo M,Akahira J,Taguri M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The aim of this study was to evaluate the hemodynamic effect of different suturing techniques for aortic valve replacement (AVR) in vitro. Whether or not the applied suturing technique impacts the outflow tract diameter by narrowing the annulus diameter was examined. Methods:The commonly applied non-evertin...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Puluca N,Münsterer A,Prinzing A,Sexton ZA,Lange R,Meyer-Saraei R,Scharfschwerdt M

更新日期：2020-05-01 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:After lung transplantation (LT), between 2% and 25% of bronchial anastomoses develop complications requiring therapeutic intervention. The status of healing of both bronchial anastomoses and downhill airways are well described by the French consensual MDS standardized grading system (Macroscopic, Diameter, S...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Patoir A,Luchez A,Tiffet O,Vercherin P,Grima R,Tronc F,Philit F,Mornex JF,Vergnon JM,Maury JM

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：Background:Pulmonary arterial compliance (PAC) was previously shown to be an important prognostic factor in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), in addition to the conventional pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR). The product of PAC and PVR, the arterial time (RC) constant, expresses the logarithmic relationship betw...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Guigui S,Zaidi SI,Lee JJ,Elajami T,Mihos CG,Escolar E

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：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：Background:Approaches of thoracoscopic thymectomy for myasthenia gravis (MG) are debatable. The subxiphoid approach is widely utilized recent years for its better visualization of the anterior mediastinum. In the present study, we compared perioperative outcomes and mid-term effects of the extended thymectomy for MG be...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Qiu Z,Chen L,Lin Q,Wu H,Sun H,Zhou X,Hu Y,Peng L,Liu Y,Xu Q

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular disease worldwide. With transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) being increasingly expanded to lower-risk populations, several challenging issues remain to be solved. The present review aims at discussing modern approaches to such issues as well as the current status o...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Mas-Peiro S,Fichtlscherer S,Walther C,Vasa-Nicotera M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:To evaluate the safety of resection of anterior mediastinal lesions involving the left innominate vein (LIV) and analyze the risk factors affecting LIV resection safety. Methods:Patients who underwent anterior mediastinal lesion and LIV resection from January 2010 to December 2018 in the Department of Thora...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Wang HQ,Tian F,Wei M,Chen LH,Cheng SY,Feng Z,Ma J,Zhang TY,Guo YZ,Yin XL,Zhao ZW,Zhou YA

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene has been identified as the driving gene of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) has shown efficacy, but acquired resistance is inevitable. It has been confirmed that the secondary EGFR Thr790Met (T790M) mutation accounts...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Li H,Wang J,Zhang G,Li Y,Lin L,Yang H,Zhou J,Zhang L,Lv D

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：Background:There are several techniques for robotic-assisted pulmonary resection, depending on the number and position of ports and utility incisions. We developed a technique for three-incision robotic-assisted pulmonary resection, and here we reported our initial results. Methods:Three-incision pulmonary resection w...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Peng M,Wang X,Chen C,Tan S,Liu W,Yu F

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Diabetes mellitus is a recognized risk factor for esophageal squamous cell carcinomas (ESCC), and metformin is a recognized protective factor for some gastrointestinal tumors. But knowledge is limited regarding the effect of metformin on survival outcome of ESCC patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)....

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： He HH,Fu JH,Hao ZX,Wu HF,Zhong Q,Wang F,Liu HH,Gu XS,Wang B,Huang HD,Li ZY,He JX

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:CirRNA Circ_0058063 has been proven as an oncogene in bladder cancer, while its involvement in esophageal squamous-cell carcinomas (ESCC) is unknown. This study aimed to investigate the role of Circ_0058063 in ESCC. Methods:Paired ESCC and non-tumor tissues were collected from ESCC patients and gene express...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zheng Y,Chen Y,Jiang H,Zhang H,Wang H,Xu J,Yu Z

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is a medical emergency and life-threatening condition due to a dysregulated host response to infection, which is time-dependent and associated with unacceptably high mortality. Thus, when treating suspicious or confirmed cases of sepsis, clinicians must initiate broad-spectrum antimicrobials within the first ho...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Martínez ML,Plata-Menchaca EP,Ruiz-Rodríguez JC,Ferrer R

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three-dimensional printing (3Dp) has a broad array of medical applications and has been applied extensively in congenital heart disease given the variety and complexity of lesions encountered. 3Dps are unique when compared to other imaging modalities in that they are theoretically equally interpretable by radiologists...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Hermsen JL,Roldan-Alzate A,Anagnostopoulos PV

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:To investigate the safety and effectiveness of a double semipurse string suture method for jejunum fixation in laparoscopic needle catheter jejunostomy in minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy (MIILE). Methods:Two hundred and six esophageal cancer patients continuously receiving MIILE from March 2014 ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Peng X,Zhu X,Wu Z,Wang Q,Fang S,Zhan T,Wu M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The recommended treatment duration for non-cavitary nodular bronchiectatic (NC-NB) Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease (LD) is at least 12 months after culture conversion, but evidence supporting this is limited. This study investigated whether treatment for less than 12 months after culture conve...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Park YE,Chong YP,Kim YJ,Kim OH,Kwon BS,Shim TS,Jo KW

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The objectives of this study were to evaluate the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) using the da Vinci robotic system for mediastinal mass resection and to describe the surgical approach for masses in different mediastinal regions. Methods:We retrospectively reviewed data from...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Chen K,Zhang X,Jin R,Xiang J,Han D,Zhang Y,Li H

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The stress response is a preserved evolutionary response that functions to enhance the survival of the species. In mammals, the stress response is characterized by activation of the HPA axis and sympathoadrenal system (SAS) as well as the increased synthesis and secretion of vitamin C. Cortisol, catecholamines, and vi...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Marik PE

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：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:The incidence of conduction disturbances requiring permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) have remained a common concern. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of postprocedural PPM implantation following TAVR on clinical outcomes. Metho...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Xi Z,Liu T,Liang J,Zhou YJ,Liu W

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) remains a serious complication after surgery for lung cancer with bronchial resection. A free pericardial fat pad (FPFP) is applied in high-risk cases to reduce BPF frequency. BPF may occur 6 months after surgery. Thus, we evaluated the residual FPFP volume at 6 months after surg...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Nagashima T,Ito H,Samejima J,Nemoto D,Eriguchi D,Nakayama H,Woo T,Masuda M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Postoperative air leaks are the most common complication after a pulmonary resection. There is no data in the literature comparing the traditional and digital chest drainage system after a robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy. Methods:This was a retrospective, correlational study. Medical records from 182 e...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Jacobsen K,Talbert S,Boyer JH

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is the most common type of valvular heart disease in the elderly. This study is aimed to explore molecular mechanism of CAVD via bioinformatics analysis. Methods:The gene expression profiles of GSE51472 (including 5 normal aortic valve and 5 calcified aortic valve) and G...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zhang Y,Ma L

更新日期：2019-12-01 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

abstract：Background:In this retrospective study, we aimed to compare single-port (SP) and two-port (TP) video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for the surgical resection of mediastinal tumor. Methods:Between December 2015 and October 2018, a total of 191 consecutive mediastinal tumor patients who underwent SP- or TP-VATS in th...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Wu S,Liang H,Liang W,Zhang Y,Ma Y,Liu H,Yang H,Liu J,He J

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The purpose of this study is to develop a radiomics approach to predict brain metastasis (BM) for stage III/IV ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Methods:Patients with ALK-positive III/IV NSCLC from 2014 to 2017 were enrolled retrospectively. Their pretreatment thoracic CT images were...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Xu X,Huang L,Chen J,Wen J,Liu D,Cao J,Wang J,Fan M

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Levofloxacin (LVX) and Moxifloxacin (MXF) are the cornerstones for treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). China is one of the highest MDR- and fluoroquinolones (FQ)-resistant TB burdens countries. DNA gyrase encoded by gyr genes is the main target of FQ in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). T...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Hameed HMA,Tan Y,Islam MM,Guo L,Chhotaray C,Wang S,Liu Z,Gao Y,Tan S,Yew WW,Zhong N,Liu J,Zhang T

更新日期：2019-11-01 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: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:Pleural fluid glucose (PFG) has diagnostic and therapeutic implications for the management of pleural effusion. The literature examining point-of-care testing of PFG is limited, and no studies exist for the bedside measurement of PFG using a glucometer (B-PFG). In this study, we compared the accuracy of B-PF...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Abdo TF,Bhardwaj H,Ishaq MK,Keddissi JI,Youness HA

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an independent risk factor for hypertension. OSA-related hypertension is common and treatment of OSA can reduce blood pressure (BP). However, few studies have been conducted on this type of hypertension in the Chinese occupational population. Methods:We conducted a field inv...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Pan M,Ou Q,Chen B,Hong Z,Liu H

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Hemoptysis is one of the most important complications associated with fungus ball. However, the association of the primary size of the fungus ball and its change with the incidence of hemoptysis was not fully established. This study aims to determine the clinical risk factors of severe hemoptysis and natural...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Kim TH,Koo HJ,Lim CM,Hong SB,Huh JW,Jo KW,Shim TS,Kim WS,Koh Y

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00