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Treatment of Advanced Emphysema with Emphysematous Lung Sealant (AeriSeal (R)) [PDF]

, 2011
Background: This report summarizes initial tests of an emphysematous lung synthetic polymer sealant (ELS) designed to reduce lung volume in patients with advanced emphysema.
A. Ernst, Argenziano M, B. Schmidt, D. Gompelmann, de Oliveira HG, F. Stanzel, F.J.F. Herth, Fessler HE, Geiser T, H. Magnussen, Hopkinson NS, Ingenito EP, J. Behr, Keenan RJ, Macklem PT, R. Bonnet, R. Eberhardt   +16 more
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High Airway‐To‐Vessel Volume Ratio and Visual Bronchiectasis Are Associated With Exacerbations in COPD

Respirology, Volume 30, Issue 12, Page 1131-1140, December 2025.
This study demonstrated the association between an unbalanced volume ratio of airway to pulmonary blood vessels and shorter time to the first exacerbation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, complementary to the presence of visually diagnosed bronchiectasis.
Nobuyasu Wakazono, Kaoruko Shimizu, Naoya Tanabe, Akira Oguma, Hironi Makita, Kazufumi Okada, Miho Wakazono, Hiroki Nishimura, Yuichi Kojima, Michiko Takimoto‐Sato, Munehiro Matsumoto, Yuki Abe, Ayako Igarashi‐Sugimoto, Nozomu Takei, Hirokazu Kimura, Houman Goudarzi, Takeshi Hattori, Ichizo Tsujino, Susumu Sato, Shigeo Muro, Masaharu Nishimura, Toyohiro Hirai, Satoshi Konno   +22 more
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Severe subcutaneous and deep cervicofacial emphysema of unusual etiology [PDF]

, 2018
Subcutaneous and deep cervical emphysema (SCE) in the head and neck are found in a wide spectrum of conditions. Most of them are seen in patients with midfacial trauma or oropharyngeal infections.
Becker, Minerva, Masterson, Karen, Scolozzi, Paolo, Terzic, Andrej   +3 more
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Pneumothorax and Pneumomediastinum in a Sputum Positive Tuberculosis Patient: The Continuous Diaphragm Sign [PDF]

, 2012
Secondary pneumothorax is a very common medical emergency. At times it is associated with pneumomediastinum, which could be fatal at times if not identified.
Bhatia, V, Jhobta, A, Mokta, JK, Panda, P, Sharma, S, Sood, RG   +5 more
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Chronic Lung Disease in Children and Adolescents in Zimbabwe: Chest Radiographic and High-Resolution Computed Tomographic Findings. [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Chronic respiratory symptoms are common among children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We investigated the radiological features of chronic lung disease in children aged 6-16 years receiving antiretroviral therapy for ≥6 ...
Desai, Sujal R, Ferrand, Rashida A, Kranzer, Katharina, Majonga, Edith, McHugh, Grace, Metcalfe, John, Mujuru, Hilda, Nair, Arjun, Nathoo, Kusum, Rylance, Jamie   +9 more
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Unilateral Congenital Pulmonary Hypoplasia: A Rare Cause of Severe Respiratory Distress in a Three‐Weeks‐Old Neonate

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.
ABSTRACT This case of a unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia in a newborn with severe respiratory distress demonstrates the importance of early chest computed tomography angiography in diagnosing congenital lung malformations. Rapid, accurate diagnosis enables appropriate neonatal intensive care unit support and informs prognosis, highlighting the value of ...
Bernadette Pedun, Ivaan Pitua, Samuel Bugeza, Anthony Oriekot, Felix Bongomin   +4 more
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Spontaneous primary pneumomediastinum: is it always benign?

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021
Background Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum is a rare disease. It could be a simple and self-limited condition or be a life-threatening complication of underlying diseases. The therapeutic options also differ by the cause. This systematic review was done to
Berhanu N. Alemu, Ephraim T. Yeheyis, Abraham G. Tiruneh   +2 more
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Aortobronchial Fistula: A Case Report and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.
ABSTRACT This report details the urgent management of a life‐threatening aortobronchial fistula (ABF) in a 61‐year‐old male with a history of esophageal cancer surgery, who presented with massive hemoptysis, underscoring the critical role of rapid diagnosis and endovascular intervention in this rare vascular complication.
Zhenghan Liu, Mingyu Li, Haomei Yu, Wei Chen, Xiaoyun Hu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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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Tacrolimus Trough Concentration‐Escalating Bipartite Therapy (Glucocorticoids Combined With Tacrolimus) for Refractory MDA5 Antibody‐Positive Clinically Amyopathic Dermatomyositis With Rapidly Progressive Interstitial Pneumonia

Immunity, Inflammation and Disease, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to determine the outcomes of patients that have refractory anti‐melanoma differentiation‐associated gene 5 (MDA5) antibody‐positive clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis with rapidly progressive interstitial pneumonia treated with tacrolimus trough concentration‐escalating bipartite therapy (glucocorticoids combined ...
Anji Xiong, Jiang Shao, Yanzao Zhao, Xuemei Huang, Jie Luo, Xi He, Pu Chen, Yiman Ye, Chuanmei Xie, Xin Wei, Xiongyan Luo   +10 more
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