Theoretical open-loop model of respiratory mechanics in the extremely preterm infant [PDF]
, 2018 Non-invasive ventilation is increasingly used for respiratory support in preterm infants, and is associated with a lower risk of chronic lung disease.
Brandes, Matthew +5 more
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Surgery corrects asynchrony of ribcage secondary to extra-thoracic tumor but leads to expiratory dysfunction during exercise [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: The effect of chest wall tumours on chest wall mechanics is uncertain even less is known about the effects of resection and reconstruction.
Andrea Aliverti +8 more
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Three-Dimensional Custom-Made Titanium Ribs for Reconstruction of a Large Chest Wall Defect
European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports, 2016 Reconstruction of large chest wall defects always demand surgeons of having lots of means available (both materials and resourceful) to apply a cover to chest wall defects which can range from a few centimeters to the lack of a few entire ribs.
Isabel Simal +8 more
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Chinese Journal of Traumatology, 2022 Surgical stabilization of the flail chest is challenging and has no established guidelines. Chest wall integrity and stability are the main factors that ensure the protection of intrathoracic organs and an adequate respiratory function. Here, we report a
Klein Dantis +3 more
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Determinants of inspiratory muscle strength in healthy humans [PDF]
, 2014 We investigated 1) the relationship between the baseline and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) induced increase in maximal inspiratory pressure (PI,max) and 2) the relative contributions of the inspiratory chest wall muscles and the diaphragm (Poes/Pdi ...
Brown, PI, Johnson, MA, Sharpe, GR
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Primary Hydatid Disease of the Chest Wall Presenting as a Chest Wall Tumor [PDF]
Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine, 2018 Hydatid cyst is a parasitic disease that is endemic in Mediterranean areas, South America, North Africa, Australia, and Iran. Although the liver and lung are the most common involved organs, but the other organs in human body also can be involved by ...
Reza Bagheri +5 more
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The pedicled omentoplasty and split skin graft (POSSG) for reconstruction of large chest wall defects. A validity study of 34 patients [PDF]
, 1996 The aim of this study was to evaluate retrospectively the results of pedicled omentoplasty and split skin graft (POSSG) in reconstructing (full thickness) chest wall defects, and to define its role as a palliative procedure for local symptom control ...
Contant, C.M.E. +3 more
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The Effect of Pre-Injury Anti-Platelet Therapy on the Development of Complications in Isolated Blunt Chest Wall Trauma: A Retrospective Study [PDF]
, 2014 INTRODUCTION: The difficulties in the management of the blunt chest wall trauma patient in the Emergency Department due to the development of late complications are well recognised in the literature.
A Fabbri +29 more
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Properties of novel composite meshes in chest wall reconstruction: A comparative animal study
Annals of Thoracic Medicine, 2014 Purpose: Novel composite meshes routinely used in laparoscopic hernia repair reportedly lead to fewer and less dense visceral adhesions and may provide a viable alternative in thoracic surgery as well.
Patrick Zardo +3 more
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Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of fetal chest wall cystic lymphangioma: An Italian case series [PDF]
, 2019 Fetal lymphangioma is a rare congenital malformation of lymphatic system that involve the skin and the subcutaneous tissue. The vast majority of the lymphangioma occurs in the neck.
Berghella, Vincenzo +7 more
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