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Thoracic surgery in solving enormous elevation of the left hemidiaphragm [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2007
Background. Acquired elevation of the diaphragm is mostly the result of phrenic nerve paralysis, some of thoracic and abdominal patological states, and also some of neuromuscular diseases. Surgical treatment is rarely performed and is indicated when lung
Cvijanović Vlado, Stanić Vojkan, Ristanović Aleksandar, Gulić Bojan, Durković Savo, Stamenović Davor, Marić Nebojša, Kovačević Snežana   +7 more
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The role of the surgeon in treating patients with lung cancer. An updating article

São Paulo Medical Journal, 2021
Lung cancer is a type of neoplasia with one of the highest incidences worldwide and is the largest cause of mortality due to cancer in the world today.
Paulo Manuel Pêgo-Fernandes, Fabio José Haddad, Carlos Jogi Imaeda, Marcel Sandrini   +3 more
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Foreign bodies in the torax [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2007
Background. Metallic foreign bodies in the lung could be recognized using radiography. Non-metallic foreign bodies make difficulties because they are not as dense as metals.
Ćerimagić Zenaida, Guska Safet, Kadić Kenan, Banjanović Bedrudin   +3 more
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Effect of COVID-19 on the delivery of care for thoracic surgical patientsCentral MessagePerspective

JTCVS Open, 2022
Objective: In this study we aimed to determine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of care for thoracic surgical patients at an urban medical center.
Dao M. Nguyen, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS, Karishma Kodia, MD, Joanne Szewczyk, MD, Ahmed Alnajar, MD, Joy A. Stephens-McDonnough, MScN, Nestor R. Villamizar, MD   +5 more
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Comparing open and minimally invasive surgical procedures for oesophagectomy in the treatment of cancer: the ROMIO (Randomised Oesophagectomy: Minimally Invasive or Open) feasibility study and pilot trial [PDF]

, 2015
Localised oesophageal cancer can be curatively treated with surgery (oesophagectomy) but the procedure is complex with a risk of complications, negative effects on quality of life and a recovery period of 6-9 months. Minimal-access surgery may accelerate
Avery, K, Barham, P, Berrisford, R, Blazeby, JM, Donovan, JL, Elliott, J, Falk, S, Fernandez, AM, Goldin, R, Hanna, G, Hollowood, A, Metcalfe, C, Noble, SM, Sanders, G, Streets, C, Titcomb, D, Wheatley, T   +16 more
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A simple technique can reduce cardiopulmonary bypass use during lung transplantation

Clinics, 2016
Cardiopulmonary bypass causes an inflammatory response and consumption of coagulation factors, increasing the risk of bleeding and neurological and renal complications.
Marcos N. Samano, Leandro R. Iuamoto, Hugo V.S. Fonseca, Lucas M. Fernandes, Luis G. Abdalla, Fabio B. Jatene, Paulo M. Pêgo-Fernandes   +6 more
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High-frequency Jet Ventilation During Thoracic Surgical Procedures

Anesthesiology, 1987
W S, Howland, G C, Carlon, P L, Goldiner, S M, Rooney, I, Concepcion, M S, Bains, P M, McCormack   +6 more
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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery II: Surgical Technique and Postoperative Management. [PDF]

, 2016
Techniques for minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement continue to evolve. This expert opinion, the second of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices for nonrobotic, minimally invasive mitral valve procedures, and for ...
Agnihotri, Arvind K, Ailawadi, Gorav, Barnhart, Glenn R, Farivar, R Saeid, Fayers, Trevor M, Goldman, Scott M, Grossi, Eugene A, Guy, T Sloane, Hargrove, W Clark, Hummel, Brian W, Khan, Junaid H, Lehr, Eric J, Lewis, Clifton TP, Malaisrie, S Chris, Mehall, John R, Moront, Michael G, Murphy, Douglas A, Rodriguez, Evelio, Ryan, William H, Salemi, Arash, Segurola, Romualdo J, Shemin, Richard J, Smith, J Michael, Smith, Robert L, Weldner, Paul W, Wolfe, J Alan   +25 more
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Benefits of thoracic epidural analgesia in patients undergoing an open posterior component separation for abdominal herniorrhaphy [PDF]

, 2017
INTRODUCTION: The implementation of open posterior component separation (PCS) surgery has led to improved outcomes for complex hernias. While the PCS technique has been shown to decrease recurrence rates, and provide a feasible option to repair hernias ...
Sellers, Austin
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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery I: Patient Selection, Evaluation, and Planning. [PDF]

, 2016
Widespread adoption of minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement may be fostered by practice consensus and standardization. This expert opinion, first of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices in patient evaluation and selection ...
Agnihotri, Arvind K, Ailawadi, Gorav, Barnhart, Glenn R, Farivar, R Saeid, Fayers, Trevor M, Goldman, Scott M, Grossi, Eugene A, Guy, T Sloane, Hargrove, W Clark, Hummel, Brian W, Khan, Junaid H, Lehr, Eric J, Lewis, Clifton TP, Malaisrie, S Chris, Mehall, John R, Murphy, Douglas A, Rodriguez, Evelio, Ryan, William H, Salemi, Arash, Segurola, Romualdo J, Shemin, Richard J, Smith, J Michael, Smith, Robert L, Weldner, Paul W, Wolfe, J Alan   +24 more
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