Background Standardization of trans-bronchial lung cryobiopsy in diffuse parenchymal lung diseases is imminent; however, the majority of published series on cryobiopsy include a limited number of patients and are characterized by several differences in ...
Claudia Ravaglia +11 more
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Comparing Two Surgical Outcomes: Minithoracotomy or Full Sternotomy in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery [PDF]
Cardiovascular diseases and heart-related conditions can be life-threatening; however, some cardiovascular conditions can be managed with open heart surgery.
Badrkhani, Shirin
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Survival and quality of life benefit after endoscopic management of malignant central airway obstruction [PDF]
Although interventional management of malignant central airway obstruction (mCAO) is well established, its impact on survival and quality of life (QoL) has not been extensively studied.We prospectively assessed survival, QoL and dyspnea (using validated ...
Dimitropoulos, C +12 more
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IMAGING OF THORACIC AORTIC DISEASE
Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and transesophageal echocardiography represent the relatively noninvasive techniques available for imaging thoracic aortic disease, especially in the evaluation of aneurysms and dissections. The article discusses the technique and application of these modalities in the evaluation of thoracic aorta ...
B A, Urban +3 more
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Two cases of feline pyothorax : medical versus surgical treatment and associated challenges [PDF]
Pyothorax is a rare disease in cats. Underlying causes and treatment recommendations vary greatly between cases. In this case series, the management of two challenging cases of feline pyothorax is discussed.
Bosmans, Tim +7 more
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Association Between Homocysteine and Vascular Calcification Incidence, Prevalence, and Progression in the MESA Cohort. [PDF]
Background While elevated homocysteine has been associated with calcification in several studies, its importance as a cardiovascular risk factor remains unclear.
Budoff, Matthew J +7 more
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Could it Be Diagnosed Earlier? A Retrospective Analysis of Lung Cancer
Background: Early diagnosis is one of the most critical factors influencing the prognosis of lung cancer. This study aims to investigate radiological diagnostic delays and their underlying causes in lung cancer.
Fatma Tokgöz Akyıl +7 more
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Thoracic Diseases: Technique and Applications of Dual-Energy CT. [PDF]
Perrella A +4 more
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Applications of Robotic Surgery in Thoracic Diseases. [PDF]
Casiraghi M, Mariolo AV, Spaggiari L.
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Download the full PDF of Jefferson Surgical Solutions Spring 2009, Volume 4, Number 1. [PDF]
Download the full PDF of Jefferson Surgical Solutions Spring 2009, Volume 4, Number ...
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