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Effects of pneumonectomy on nitric oxide synthase expression and perivascular edema in the remaining lung of rats [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2009
Pneumonectomy is associated with high mortality and high rates of complications. Postpneumonectomy pulmonary edema is one of the leading causes of mortality.
M.N. Samano, R. Pazetti, C.M. Prado, I.C. Tibério, P.H.N. Saldiva, L.F.P. Moreira, P.M. Pêgo-Fernandes, F.B. Jatene, J.C. Das-Neves-Pereira   +8 more
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Scintigraphic Assessment of Pulmonary Flow in Patients After Pneumonectomy [PDF]

Diagnostics
Background: Pulmonary circulation typically shows flow divided between the right and left lungs, with a marked predominance of the right lung.
Bogumił Maciąg, Małgorzata Edyta Wojtyś, Arkadiusz Waloryszak, Norbert Wójcik, Jarosław Pieróg, Krzysztof Safranow, Tadeusz Sulikowski, Tomasz Grodzki, Janusz Wójcik   +8 more
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A case series of VATS intrapericardial pneumonectomy: a bi-centric experience [PDF]

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Background Intrapericardial pneumonectomy is a complex procedure indicated for large lung tumors where safe dissection of major vascular structures outside the pericardium is unfeasible or when the pericardium itself is invaded. Traditionally managed via
Güntuğ Batıhan, Kenan Can Ceylan
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Indications, contributing factors, and short-term outcomes of pneumonectomy: an 8-year retrospective study in a resource-limited setting [PDF]

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Background Pneumonectomy, the surgical removal of an entire lung, was first performed in 1933 by Evarts A. Graham for lung carcinoma. Today, pneumonectomy is primarily indicated for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) worldwide.
Mekonnen Feyissa Senbu, Dereje Gulilat, Hiwot Tadesse Habtamu   +2 more
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Tension chylothorax following pneumonectomy [PDF]

Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2015
Post-pneumonectomy chylothorax is an uncommon complication following surgery, with an estimated incidence of less than 0.7%. Post-pneumonectomy tension chylothorax, where rapid accumulation of chyle in the post-pneumonectomy space results in hemodynamic ...
Hemang Yadav, Matthew E. Nolan, Francis C. Nichols, III, Craig E. Daniels   +3 more
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Risk Factor Analysis Including Inflammatory Markers for ICU Admission and Survival After Pneumonectomy [PDF]

Medicina
Background and Objectives: To assess the impact of preoperative inflammatory parameters on the necessity for intensive care unit (ICU) admission and survival after pneumonectomy.
Mediha Turktan, Ersel Gulec, Alper Avcı, Zehra Hatıpoglu, Ilker Unal   +4 more
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A rare cause of dyspnea on exertion with a cardiopulmonary exercise stress test [PDF]

Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Informative abstract: Background: It is rare for an adult patient to be living decades after a pneumonectomy procedure. This case features complications that can arise.
Elizabeth H. Lees, Hernan Cardozo Torres, Eric S. Edell, Gustavo Cortes Puentes, Thomas A. Foley, Janani S. Reisenauer, Thomas G. Allison   +6 more
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PNEUMONECTOMY

Annals of Surgery, 1941
Frank B. Berry
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Therapeutic strategy and efficacy evaluation of chronic empyema after total pneumonectomy: individualized analysis of six patients [PDF]

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Background Chronic empyema after total pneumonectomy is a potentially fatal complication.The aim of the study is to explore the treatment strategy and clinical efficacy of chronic empyema after pneumonectomy.
Lei Wang, Yunjie Lv, Guoxue Zhao, Guangjian Li, Zhongliang He, Yunchao Huang, Guangqiang Zhao   +6 more
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Drug Regimen for Patients after a Pneumonectomy

Journal of Respiration, 2021
Pneumonectomy is an entire lung removal and is indicated for both malignant and benign diseases. Due to its invasiveness and postoperative complications, pneumonectomy is still associated with high mortality and morbidity.
Noheul Kim, Ronny Priefer
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