abstract：Background:Surgery plays an important role in the management of complex thoracic infections (CTIs). We aimed to describe the contemporary surgical outcomes of CTIs. Methods:The 2014-2017 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database was queried for patients with the following procedures: bilobectomy, ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Bostock IC,Sheikh F,Millington TM,Finley DJ,Phillips JD

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In 2006, the Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases (GARD) was established. The GARD strategy is based mainly on activities aimed at implementing preventive tasks at a local and global level. In Poland, the National Health Program (NHP) is the strategic document describing the tasks of governme...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Raciborski F,Samoliński B,Krzych-Fałta E,Grąbczewska A,Furman F,Bieszczad M,Morkisz P,Witkowska P,Bousquet J,Gujski M

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：:The development of advanced radiation technologies, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and proton therapy, has resulted in increasingly conformal radiation treatments. Recent evidence for the importance of minimizing dose to normal critical structures inc...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Molitoris JK,Diwanji T,Snider JW 3rd,Mossahebi S,Samanta S,Badiyan SN,Simone CB 2nd,Mohindra P

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While ionizing radiotherapy (RT) can provide durable local control, the relative radiosensitivity of surrounding organs such as the lungs and heart and the distributed nature of the pleura limit the ability to safely deliver RT for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). Recent advances in the technologica...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Cramer G,Simone CB 2nd,Busch TM,Cengel KA

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of patients with benign post-intubation tracheal stenosis considered as unfit for surgical treatment. Secondary objectives were: (I) to determine if clinical variables (gender, age, total treatment time, and type of ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Bibas BJ,Cardoso PFG,Salati M,Minamoto H,Luiz Tamagno MF,Terra RM,Pêgo-Fernandes PM

更新日期：2018-08-01 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:Monitoring of trends in the use of the intensive care unit (ICU) and the outcomes of ICU patients is essential for the assessment of the effective use of ICU. This study aims to investigate the incidence and outcome of critical care admissions in Taiwan from 1997 to 2013. Methods:Patients >18 years who had ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Lai CC,Ho CH,Chang CL,Chen CM,Chiang SR,Chao CM,Wang JJ,Cheng KC

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:CO2 insufflation could provide a better surgical field during single-incision thoracoscopic surgery (SITS) with small tidal two-lung ventilation (ST-TLV). Here we compared the surgical field and physiological effects of ST-TLV with and without CO2 during SITS. Methods:Patients underwent scheduled SITS bulle...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Lee DK,Kim H,Kim HK,Chung DI,Han KN,Choi YH

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During recent years, continuous technological innovation has provoked an increase of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) use for perioperative cardiopulmonary support in lung transplantation. Initial results were disappointing, due to ECLS-specific complications and high surgical risk of the supported patients. However...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Ius F,Tudorache I,Warnecke G

更新日期：2018-08-01 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 exact prevalence of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and cor pulmonale (CP) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is unknown, and varies considerably from 20-91%. Usually, mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) does not exceed 30 mmHg, and PH is not severe. However, PH and CP are important predictors of mortal...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Opitz I,Ulrich S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical procedures of pleural cavity are crucial to complete the diagnoses or planning treatment of pleural effusions with an unknown aetiology. Traditionally, the transthoracic approach has been the most used procedure to study the pleural cavity. The subxiphoid video-thoracoscopy is becoming an alternative to the t...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Martínez-Téllez E,Trujillo-Reyes JC,Guarino M,Rami-Porta R,Belda-Sanchis J

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Aberrant activation of eIF4E is critically involved in the progression and chemoresistance of various cancers. Elevated expression of eIF4E has also been documented in human cancerous esophageal tissues. However, the role of eIF4E in esophageal cancer is unclear. Methods:We analysed the levels of eIF4E expr...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Kai J,Wang Y,Xiong F,Wang S

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy (nRCT) followed by surgery has become the gold standard treatment in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer. The pathological response is an important predictor in such patients. This work represents a single-center analysis investigating the impact of pathological com...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Soror T,Kho G,Zhao KL,Ismail M,Badakhshi H

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Differences in short-term and 1-year outcomes of percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral repair between patients with functional and degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR) remain unclear. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the safety and efficacy of MitraClip (MC) in patients with dif...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Liu XH,Shi JY,Feng XJ,Feng DC,Wang L,Pang HY,Xie HZ,Wang FF,Hsu J,Jia FW,Chen W

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is highly associated with various clinical states. In the present study, we aimed to determine the natures of associations between RDW changes and early adverse events after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods:We retrospectively analyzed medical r...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Lee SI,Lee SY,Choi CH,Park CH,Park KY,Son KH

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：Background:Previous retrospective study suggested that acute lung injury (ALI) is frequent (78.49%) in patients undergoing aortic dissection surgery, and accompanied by a number of untoward consequences, and even induces death. Methods:This prospective single-center cross-sectional study, registered in the ClinicalTri...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Pan X,Lu J,Cheng W,Yang Y,Zhu J,Jin M

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With accumulation of experiences in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy, complete VATS sleeve lobectomy (SL) has been carried out in more and more medical centers. We here presented a procedure of sleeve right upper lobectomy by complete VATS for a 62-year-old male patient with central squamous cell carci...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Guo J,Liu Y,Liang C

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The selection of appropriate recipients for lung transplantation is an evolving discipline. As experience with the procedure has developed over the last decades, the identification of transplant candidates has also changed as transplant centers strive to safely provide the therapy to as many patients possible. The Int...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Weill D

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Multimorbidity is increasing common in Brazilian adults. Comorbid chronic lung disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes are often inaccurately diagnosed or ineffectively treated. The Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases (GARD) aims to strengthen health systems to prevent and control non-c...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Bachmann MO,Bateman ED,Stelmach R,Cruz ÁA,Pacheco de Andrade M,Zonta R,Zepeda J,Natal S,Cornick R,Wattrus C,Anderson L,Lombard C,Fairall LR

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periostin, an extracellular matrix molecule, is associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). It is known that the frequency of familial IPF (FIPF) ranges from 0.5% to 2.2% among IPF cases. However, the relationship between periostin and FIPF has not been previously described. We report the first case of perios...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Murata K,Koga Y,Kasahara N,Hachisu Y,Nunomura S,Nakajima N,Yokoo H,Kaira K,Maeno T,Dobashi K,Izuhara K,Hisada T

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung transplantation is the only therapeutic option for end-stage pulmonary failure. Nevertheless, the shortage of donor pool available for transplantation does not allow to satisfy the requests, thus the mortality on the waiting list remains high. One of the tools to overcome the donor pool shortage is the use of ex-...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Rosso L,Zanella A,Righi I,Barilani M,Lazzari L,Scotti E,Gori F,Mendogni P

更新日期：2018-07-01 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:The novel HeartMate 3 (Abbott, Chicago, IL, USA) left ventricular assist device (LVAD) was worldwide first implanted by Prof. Schmitto and his team in 2014 at the Hannover Medical School, Germany and received CE Mark approval in October, 2015 following completion of a clinical trial. Methods:Although HeartM...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Schmitto JD,Krabatsch T,Damme L,Netuka I

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Functional mitral valve regurgitation is a frequent consequence of left ventricular dysfunction in patients with severe heart failure and is associated with a poor prognosis. It is hypothesized that in this patient group the mitral valve repair, respectively replacement, improves hemodynamics and clinical sy...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Dogan G,Hanke JS,Ricklefs M,Chatterjee A,Feldmann C,Mashaqi B,Deniz E,Haverich A,Schmitto JD

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The aim of this study was to retrospectively investigate the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound-guided pleural cutting needle biopsy (US-guided PCNB) and the potential factors influencing diagnostic yield. Methods:From July 2014 to June 2016, a total of 147 percutaneous US-guided PCNBs in 144 patients were r...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Zhang Y,Tang J,Zhou X,Zhou D,Wang J,Tang Q

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：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：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: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：Background:Pulmonary sequestration is a rare disease whose development begins in the embryonic stage. Surgery is the definitive treatment for eliminating respiratory symptoms and preventing complications. Reports of uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy and segmentectomy for pulmonary sequestr...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Lin TH,Huang WL,Chang CC,Yen YT,Lai WW,Tseng YL,Chen YY

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As "Immunotherapy age" is coming, immune checkpoint inhibitors (CPI) therapies have shown favorable clinical benefits and low toxicity profiles in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). While it is a pity that there is a little clear clinical trials evidence about immunotherapy among Asian populati...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Peng L,Wu YL

更新日期：2018-05-01 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 survey the prevalence of bedside ultrasound assessment in emergency departments (EDs) in China. Methods:We designed an online survey for emergency physicians based in the China. The questionnaire included sixteen items querying common ED bedside ultrasound practices. Respondents were recruited via weblin...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Shi D,Walline JH,Yu X,Xu J,Song PP,Zhu H

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:It is urgent to explore an effective potential therapeutic strategy for ESCC. In recent years, cell-based cancer immunotherapy has become a potentially close for carcinoma therapy. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell technology is a kind of adoptive cell therapy technique which has been developed rapidly....

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Shi H,Yu F,Mao Y,Ju Q,Wu Y,Bai W,Wang P,Xu R,Jiang M,Shi J

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Whether lobe-specific lymph node dissection (L-SLND) could serve as an alternative to systematic lymph node dissection (SLND) in treating early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unclear. Therefore, we conducted this comprehensive meta-analysis to compare the effect of L-SLND with that of SLND ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Deng HY,Qin CL,Li G,Alai G,Lin Y,Qiu XM,Zhou Q

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The development of diagnostic technology has led to detection of an increasing number of small pulmonary nodules (SPNs), which can be difficult to locate intraoperatively. Here, we report our experience performing single-stage lipiodol localization and surgical resection in a hybrid operating room (OR). Met...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Fumimoto S,Sato K,Koyama M,Yamamoto K,Narumi Y,Hanaoka N,Katsumata T

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Although morphological abnormalities of the heart appear to be remarkable, most patients with tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) remain clinically stable. We investigate real time changes in the left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular (RV) mechanics and function to explore the mechanism to preserve hemodyna...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic disease

authors： Lei J,Sun Z,Lyu L,Green RG,Scalzetti E,Feiglin D,Wang J,Liu K

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00