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Medical thoracoscopy for tuberculous pleurisy: A retrospective analysis of 575 cases
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this retrospective study was to assess the efficacy of medical thoracoscopy in diagnosing of tuberculous pleurisy and characterize tuberculous pleurisy with medical thoracoscopy.
Tingting Zhao+5 more
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Subxiphoid video-thoracoscopy [PDF]
Surgical procedures of pleural cavity are crucial to complete the diagnoses or planning treatment of pleural effusions with an unknown aetiology. Traditionally, the transthoracic approach has been the most used procedure to study the pleural cavity. The subxiphoid video-thoracoscopy is becoming an alternative to the transthoracic approach.
Ramón Rami-Porta+5 more
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A simple and effective technique for identification of intersegmental planes by infrared thoracoscopy after transbronchial injection of indocyanine green [PDF]
ObjectivePulmonary segmentectomy has been recognized as an operative option for complete resection of early-stage lung cancer in patients with poor pulmonary function.
Ko, Eitetsu+3 more
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Abstract Objective To evaluate the feasibility of achieving bronchial blockade using a vascular balloon catheter under low‐cost semi‐flexible borescope guidance in dogs. Study design Cadaveric pilot study. Sample population Canine cadavers (n = 7) weighing between 12.2 and 63 kg.
Adrien Aertsens+2 more
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Role of medical Thoracoscopy in the Management of Multiloculated Empyema
BackgroundThe treatment of early pleural empyema depends on the treatment of ongoing infection by antimicrobial therapy along with thoracocentesis. In complicated empyema this treatment does not work and lung will not expand until removal of adhesions ...
K. Sumalani, N. Rizvi, A. Asghar
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Role of Rigid Thoracoscopy in Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion: A Prospective Study
Background: Medical thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive, safe, and cost-effective procedure that allows complete visualization of pleural space, enabling diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as pleural biopsy and talc insufflations.
A Manimaran+3 more
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T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma presenting with pleural effusion: A case report [PDF]
Adult lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) is an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma occurring in predominantly adolescent and young adult men, accounting for 1% to 2% of all non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
Guo, Tao+6 more
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Evaluation of a knotless barbed suture for canine total lung lobectomy: An ex vivo study
Abstract Objective To compare leakage pressure and ligation time of bronchial sealing using barbed sutures, stapling devices, or traditional sutures during total lung lobectomy in dogs. Study design Experimental ex vivo study with randomized order of procedures.
Donghwi You, Hwi‐Yool Kim
wiley +1 more source
Background:A thoracoscopic approach for repair of esophageal atresia (EA) with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) has become a standard procedure in many pediatric surgical centers.
Yifan Yang+6 more
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Thoracoscopy was originally devised for diagnostic purposes but has subsequently come to have several therapeutic applications as well. This report reviews our experience with 13 patients in whom thoracoscopy was used in a therapeutic capacity.
D D, Oakes+3 more
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