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Real-Time Pleural Elastography: Potential Usefulness in Nonintubated Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery

Journal of Chest Surgery, 2021
Pleural adhesions are a major challenge in standard and nonintubated video-assisted thoracic surgery. The currently available imaging techniques help to assess the presence and extent of pleural adhesions, but do not provide information on tissue ...
Federico Tacconi, Fabrizio Chegai, Tommaso Perretta, Vincenzo Ambrogi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Atrial fibrillation and alteration of heart rate variability after video-assisted pulmonary lobectomy versus thoracotomy pulmonary lobectomy

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2020
Objective To compare the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and alteration of heart rate variability (HRV) after pulmonary lobectomy through video assisted thoracic surgery or thoracotomy, and to explore the role of autonomic nerves in the ...
Gengxu He, Tong Yao, Lei Zhao, Hong Geng, Qiang Ji, Kun Zuo, Yuanzhi Luo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Soft Artificial Ciliary Brush with Integrated Haptic Feedback for Efficient Airway Mucus Cleaning

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
A fundamental mucus cleaning mechanism is reported, which utilizes both artificial cilia mechanical sweeping and suction‐based mucus cleaning. A novel haptic feedback interface for the artificial cilia provides touch feedback on tissue contact, enhancing operator control and safety.
Zhongming Lyu, Yusheng Wang, Ruijian Ge, Darren Wang, Matthew Bacchetta, Caitlin T. Demarest, Fabien Maldonado, Xiaoguang Dong   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating yoga into anatomy and clinical medicine education: A holistic approach to learning

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Anatomical knowledge is fundamental for success in clinical settings. Unfortunately, anatomy education within professional health programs has experienced a continual decrease in contact hours and curricular content over the previous two decades, leading to deficits and potential gaps in anatomical science knowledge.
Dana Rohde, Madeleine E. Norris, Jennifer R. Kinder, Barbie Klein, Derek Harmon   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Timing of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in the management of thoracic trauma

BMC Surgery
Background Tube thoracostomy is used as the first-choice surgical treatment method for thoracic injuries. Today, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is performed for diagnostic and treatment purposes in patients who cannot be treated with tube ...
Yucel Akkas, Busra Özdemir Ciflik, Kadir Baturhan Ciflik, Merve Hatipoğlu Yetim, Anil Gokce, Suleyman Anil Akboga   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy

The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2011
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has been established as the surgical approach of choice for lobectomy in patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients with clinical stage I NSCLC with no lymph node metastasis are considered candidates for VATS lobectomy.
openaire   +2 more sources

The use of video-assisted thoracic surgery in the management of Pancoast tumors [PDF]

, 2010
We describe our experience using video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) as an adjunct to the surgical management of Pancoast tumors. Between March 2004 and November 2009, 13 patients with Pancoast tumors were included in this study.
Caronia, FP, LO MONTE, Attilio Ignazio, Ruffini, E   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Beyond mammals: the evolution of chewing and other forms of oropharyngeal food processing in vertebrates

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oropharyngeal food processing exhibits a remarkable diversity among vertebrates, reflecting the evolution of specialised ‘processing centres’ associated with the mandibular, hyoid, and branchial arches. Although studies have detailed various food‐processing strategies and mechanisms across vertebrates, a coherent and comprehensive terminology ...
Daniel Schwarz, Maja Mielke, Stephan Handschuh, Anthony Herrel, Patrick Lemell, Léa Da Cunha, Nicolai Konow   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Non-intubated Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery on Patients With Pulmonary Dysfunction

Frontiers in Surgery, 2022
Background: Non-intubated video-assisted thoracic surgery (NIVATS) can be safely performed in lung volume reduction surgery for patients with severe pulmonary dysfunction. However, there is still no cohort observation on the effects of NIVATS on patients
Shiyu Deng, Yanyi Cen, Long Jiang, Long Jiang, Lan Lan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Robot‐assisted resection of diaphragmatic and hepatorenal recess peritoneal endometriosis: Two cases and a narrative review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract In this report, we describe two cases of diaphragmatic endometriosis with concurrent hepatorenal recess peritoneal involvement managed using robotic‐assisted laparoscopic surgery with the da Vinci Xi platform. In both patients, diaphragmatic implants and hepatorenal recess peritoneal lesions were excised en bloc, followed by resection of ...
Xiaoming Guan, Qiannan Yang, Daniel Y. Lovell, Chunhua Zhang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source