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Salvage Surgery Following Systemic Therapy in Initially Unresectable Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer
Salvage pulmonary resection after systemic therapy for initially unresectable non‐small cell lung cancer achieved a high R0 rate with minimal morbidity and no perioperative mortality. Careful multidisciplinary selection facilitated a durable 5‐year survival rate of 75%.
Katsutoshi Seto +13 more
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Tepotinib‐Induced Cholangitis in a Patient With Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Case Report
Here, we report the first case of tepotinib‐induced cholangitis. When using MET inhibitors for chemotherapy, attention should be paid not only to treatment effectiveness but also to possible hepatobiliary side effects. ABSTRACT Tepotinib, a mesenchymal epithelial transition factor (MET) tyrosine kinase inhibitor, is used to treat non‐small cell lung ...
Yoshimasa Hachisu +7 more
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Effectiveness of pleurodesis for postoperative air leaks after lung resection
Background Pleurodesis is often performed for air leaks; however, the ideal materials and timing of the procedure remain controversial. We investigated the efficacy of pleurodesis using different materials and timing.
Norifumi Tsubokawa +8 more
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Evaluation of rapid pleurodesis technique in patients with malignant pleural effusion
Background The objective of this study is to see whether a rapid method of pleurodesis is superior to the standard protocol in patients with symptomatic malignant pleural effusion. Patients and methods This is a prospective, randomized control study that
Muhammed A. Farrag +2 more
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Abstract A 4‐year‐old female spayed mixed‐breed dog received enucleation surgery of the right eye in 2018 following the diagnosis of glaucoma. The patient was presented in 2021 for recurrent swelling of the right orbit. Ultrasound confirmed the presence of a cystic structure, and chemical ablation with 1% polidocanol (compounded, Stokes Pharmacy, Mt ...
Marissa R. Matthews +5 more
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Bilateral Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a Young Gentleman
We present a case of bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax in a 26‐year‐old Chinese male with a history of smoking. Imaging reveals the presence of underlying cystic lung disease and he subsequently underwent bilateral video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) bullectomy, mechanical pleurodesis, and surgical lung biopsy.
Albert Teng +3 more
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Background: Primary or secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP or SSP) is a common treatable disease but notorious for its recurrence over the years. Intercoastal tube (ICT) thoracostomy is often done to relieve pneumothorax.
Sourindra Nath Banerjee +2 more
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A mechanism for improved talc pleurodesis via foam delivery
Talcum powder is recognized as the leading drug for pleurodesis, a treatment of choice for malignant pleural effusions. Recently, it was shown that hydrogel foam delivery systems significantly enhanced the number of adhesions between the chest wall and ...
T. A. Lima +6 more
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I report 2 cases of pleurodesis with 50% dextrose water (DW) in very elderly patients with secondary spontaneous pneumothorax. In both cases, a chest computed tomography scan showed a large pneumothorax with emphysema and multiple bullae.
Min Kyun Kang MD
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Evaluation of the Quality of Life in Patients with Pleurodesis
INTRODUCTION[|]Malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) cause a decrease in the quality of life and are the most important cause of anxiety in this group of patients. Currently, it is aimed not only to eliminate the diseases but also to increase the quality of
Hasan Ersöz, Hatice Dayılar Candan
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