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Vena cava anomalies in thoracic surgery [PDF]
Background: Vena cava anomalies are a rare group of anatomical variations due to an incorrect development of the superior or inferior vena cava during fetal life.
Anile, Marco +7 more
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Background: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been a preferred treatment option for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SESCC). Objectives: To compare the outcomes of ESD and esophagectomy in the treatment of SESCC, especially for ...
Meng Qian +5 more
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Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy in Prone Position; A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Surgical resection with curative intention is still a central therapeutic option for resectable esophageal cancer. Thoracoscopic esophagectomy in prone position would give each benefit of the lateral position.
Seyed Rouhollah Miri +4 more
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Comparison of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy With Transthoracic and Transhiatal Esophagectomy [PDF]
Minimally invasive esophagectomy can be performed as safely as conventional esophagectomy and has distinct perioperative outcome advantages.A retrospective comparison of 3 methods of esophagectomy: minimally invasive, transthoracic, and blunt transhiatal.University medical center.Eighteen consecutive patients underwent combined thoracoscopic and ...
Peter F. Roberts +5 more
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Transcribed ultraconserved noncoding RNAs (T-UCR) are involved in Barrett's esophagus carcinogenesis. [PDF]
Barretts esophagus (BE) involves a metaplastic replacement of native esophageal squamous epithelium (Sq) by columnar-intestinalized mucosa, and it is the main risk factor for Barrett-related adenocarcinoma (BAc).
Baffa, R +17 more
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Recurrent Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma after esophagectomy
Background Esophagectomy is considered the gold standard for the treatment of high-grade dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus (BE) and for noninvasive adenocarcinoma (ACA) of the distal esophagus.
Hemminger Lois L +2 more
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Esophagectomy for esophageal stricture with systemic sclerosis: a case report
Background Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by frequent esophageal involvement. However, there are few reports on esophagectomy for esophageal strictures associated with SSc.
Yuho Ebata +9 more
doaj +1 more source
Recent studies have suggested that morbidity and mortality rate of transhiatal esophagectomy is comparable to that of thoracotomy, calling the need for the modifications in the surgical procedures.
Mojtaba Ahmadinejad +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Perioperative Risk Factors for Postoperative Delirium in Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy [PDF]
Background Postoperative delirium affects up to 50% of patients undergoing esophagectomy and is associated with negative outcomes. The perioperative risk factors for delirium in this population are not well understood.
Fuchita, Mikita +6 more
core +1 more source
Recurrence of intestinal metaplasia and early neoplasia after endoscopic eradication therapy for Barrett’s esophagus: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background Conflicting data exist with regard to recurrence rates of intestinal metaplasia (IM) and dysplasia after achieving complete eradication of intestinal metaplasia (CE-IM) in Barrett’s esophagus (BE) patients.
Cinnor, Birtukan +13 more
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