The comparison of the lengths and diameters of main bronchi measured from two-dimensional and three-dimensional images in the same patients [PDF]
BackgroundRecently, multi-planar reconstruction of the three-dimensional (3D) spiral chest CT scan has demonstrated superiority in the evaluation of the tracheobronchial tree.
Jeong Woo Lee +4 more
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Epithelial cells/progenitor cells in developing human lower respiratory tract: Characterization and transplantation to rat model of pulmonary injury [PDF]
Introduction: For cell-based therapies of lung injury, several cell sources have been extensively studied. However, the potential of human fetal respiratory cells has not been systematically explored for this purpose.
Fatemeh Ganji +13 more
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Do Avoid Unnecessary Procedure in A Trauma Patient? A Case Report [PDF]
Endotracheal intubation is more commonly performed in the right main bronchus; however, it may rarely be performed in the left side. A 52-years-old man was brought to the emergency department by emergency medical services (EMS) after multiple trauma ...
Mehdi Torabi
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STUDIES ON THE APPLICATION OF THE VIRTUAL BRONCHOSCOPY METHOD FOR TRACHEAL AND BRONCHIAL RUPTURES [PDF]
Traumatic injuries of major airways (trachea and main bronchus) are rare in medical practice but represent extremely life-threatening conditions.
M. Mitev
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Heparin-free extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a patient with severe pulmonary contusions and bronchial disruption [PDF]
Pulmonary contusion complicated with endobronchial hemorrhage is potentially life-threatening, particularly in patients with tracheobronchial tree disruption and severe airway bleeding after blunt trauma, and pose a high mortality risk.
Kyoung Min Ryu, Sung Wook Chang
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Two Cases of Bronchial Injury in Patients with Blunt Chest Trauma [PDF]
Traumatic bronchial injury (TBI) is rare and often fatal, usually a result of blunt or penetrating chest trauma. Clinical manifestations of TBI include pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, subcutaneous emphysema and continuous air leakage despite ...
Hong Joo Seo +2 more
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CT anatomy of the lungs, bronchi and trachea in the Mature Guinea pig (cavia porcellus)
Background Since there is no complete study of topographic features of thorax structures in guinea pigs, this study strives to define the exact topographic features of thorax structures.
Omid Zehtabvar +6 more
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TECHNICAL PARAMETERS AND CRITERIA FOR VIRTUAL BRONCHOSCOPY IN DIAGNOSTICS OF TRACHIAL AND BRONCHIAL RUPTURES [PDF]
VB is a non-invasive technique and follow-up tool tolerant of most patients, requiring a precise method of diagnosis, especially in ruptures with the formation of high-grade stenoses for which FB is not applicable, as well as in children and elderly or ...
M. Mitev
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Transection of a Coopdech bronchial blocker tip during bronchial resection for right upper lobectomy: a case report [PDF]
A bronchial blocker (BB) is preferred for lung separation in patients with difficult airways. However, BBs, unlike double-lumen tubes, must be placed in the bronchus of the lung being operated on, hence can be damaged by surgical manipulation. Intubation
Yong-Hun Lee +4 more
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of Pi10 in patients with fibrotic interstitial lung abnormality (fibrotic ILA) in a chest CT, according to cumulative cigarette smoking. Methods: We retrospectively assessed 54 fibrotic ILA patients
Yuan Zhe Li +3 more
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