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Awake thoracoscopic bullaplasty [PDF]

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2011
Staple excision of emphysematous bullae through general anesthesia is the standard surgical treatment of bullous emphysema. We have developed a new surgical technique entailing thoracoscopic bullaplasty performed in fully awake patients through sole epidural anesthesia.This prospective nonrandomized trial included 35 patients undergoing awake ...
POMPEO, EUGENIO   +3 more
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Medical thoracoscopy in evaluation of undiagnosed pleural effusion [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background: Medical thoracoscopy or pleuroscopy, in recent past has received lot of interest for diagnostic as well as therapeutic purposes. In the evaluation of undiagnosed pleural effusion, it has become a key diagnostic modality as it is a cost ...
Bhat, Firdous Manzoor   +9 more
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The past, current and future of diagnosis and management of pleural disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Pleural disease is frequently encountered by the chest physician. Pleural effusions arise as the sequelae of underlying disease processes including pressure/volume imbalances, infection and malignancy.
Akulian, Jason, Feller-Kopman, David
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Local Anaesthetic (Medical) Thoracoscopy Services in the UK [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
BACKGROUND: Local anaesthetic thoracoscopy (LAT) is an important procedure in the management pathway of patients with pleural effusions, particularly those with suspected malignancy.
Bhatnagar, Rahul   +2 more
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Pediatric thoracoscopic surgery

open access: yesCurrent Surgery, 2002
Current Surgery 59 (2002) 366-371.
Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health Science Center-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, USA ( host institution )   +2 more
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British Thoracic Society Clinical Statement on pleural procedures [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
Introduction A total of 21 659 pleural aspirations or drain insertions were conducted in England in 2019/2020 with a combined cost of £13.4 million.1 There are now a variety of different pleural procedures, which have different invasiveness, risks and ...
Roberts, Helen
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Minimally invasive thoracoscopic approach for anterior decompression and stabilization of metastatic spine disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Journal ArticleObject. The choices available in the management of metastatic spine disease are complex, and the role of surgical therapy is increasing.
Coltharp WH   +3 more
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Shoulder pain in patients following lung resection [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Aim and objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency, influencing factors, and clinical course of shoulder pain in patients following lung resection.
Bando, Takae   +7 more
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The Evolution of VATS Lobectomy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
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Alan D. L. Sihoe
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