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Video-assisted thoracic surgery: Risks and benefits [PDF]

, 2018
Summary: Background: Thoracoscopy has been used throughout this century, especially in the treatment of pleural disease. The introduction of video-assistance and especially designed instruments such as stapling devices in 1992 led to a worldwide and ...
Gugger, M., Lardinois, D., Ris, H.
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When deadman theory meets footprint decortication: a suture anchor biomechanical study

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2019
BackgroundThe optimal insertion angle for suture anchor insertion has long been of great interest. Although greater tuberosity decortication is commonly performed during rotator cuff repair, the effect of decortication on the suture anchor insertion ...
Chih-Kai Hong, Kai-Lan Hsu, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Ping-Hui Wang, Che-Chia Hsu, M. Yeh, W. Su   +6 more
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Is Pleurectomy/Decortication Superior to Extrapleural Pneumonectomy for Patients with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma? A Single-Institutional Experience.

Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2018
PURPOSE This study was performed to compare the outcome of pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) with that of extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM).
T. Miyazaki, N. Yamasaki, T. Tsuchiya, Keitaro Matsumoto, Ryotaro Kamohara, G. Hatachi, T. Nagayasu   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A novel technique for decortication of the lumbar facet joints for posterolateral fusion with percutaneous exposure: A cadaveric feasibility study

World Neurosurgery: X
Background: Percutaneous approaches to the spine have been explored recently for various procedures, including transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.
Alexander Keister, Olivia Duru, Andrew Grossbach, David S. Xu   +3 more
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Current Animal Models of Postoperative Spine Infection and Potential Future Advances. [PDF]

, 2015
Implant related infection following spine surgery is a devastating complication for patients and can potentially lead to significant neurological compromise, disability, morbidity, and even mortality.
Bernthal, NM, Dworsky, EM, Hu, Y, Loftin, AH, Lord, EL, Manegold, JE, Scaduto, AA, Stavrakis, AI   +7 more
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Open thoracotomy and decortication for chronic empyema thoracis: Our experience

, 2021
Abubakar Umar, Salisu Ismail, Abdullahi Abdulkarim Aitek, Aliyu Abdulrahman, Ibrahim Galadima, Aminu Abbas, Sirajo Haliru Tambuwal, Solomon Ukwuani I., Isah Abdullahi, Moyijo Maishanu   +9 more
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The technique of prolonged thoracic duct drainage in transplantation [PDF]

, 1980
Prolonged thoracic duct drainage as an immunosuppressive adjunct was accomplished in 96 per cent of organ recipients upon whom it was ...
Koep, LJ, Starzl, TE, Weill, R
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Optimal timing for video assisted thoracic surgery decortication for improved survival in chronic empyema

Scientific Reports
Background Video-assisted thoracic surgery decortication for phase 3 thoracic empyema is widely accepted, but its optimal timing has not been established.
Ching-Min Lin, Yi-Ling Chen, Ya-Fu Cheng, Ching-Yuan Cheng, Chang-Lun Huang, Wei-Heng Hung, Bing-Yen Wang   +6 more
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Single incision VATS decortication for 3rd stage empyema

Clinical Case Reports, 2018
Key Clinical Message The use of U‐VATS should be preferred to conventional three‐port VATS if skills are mastered as it causes less and single intercostal trauma. Moreover, it minimizes infection spread to the chest wall. We advocate the use of U‐VATS as
Yasser Aljehani, Sukainah Alabkary
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Economic Feasibility of Establishing a Flax Tow or Flax Shive Pelleting Plant in North Dakota [PDF]

Agribusiness,
Cole, Gary V., Helgeson, Delmer L., Mittleider, John F.   +2 more
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