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Thoracoscopy-assisted treatment for mediastinal metastasis of thyroid cancer: a case report
Journal of International Medical Research, 2022 Advanced thyroid cancer with upper mediastinal lymph node metastasis is not rare in the clinical setting. For patients with severe metastasis, a thoracocervical incision is usually performed for dissection of lymph nodes. However, the difficult operation
Liu Jie, Wang Meng
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The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1984 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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Subxiphoid video-thoracoscopy [PDF]
ASVIDE, 2018 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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Performance of clinical prediction rules for diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis in a high-incidence setting [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVES: Diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis (PT) is still a challenge, particularly in resource-constrained settings. Alternative diagnostic tools are needed.
Solari, Lely +2 more
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Thoracoscopy in the management of pediatric empyemas
Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition), 2016 Introduction: Thoracoscopy is increasingly being used in the treatment of empyema. This study assesses feasibility, efficacy and safety in children. Material and methods: Clinical files of patients who underwent primary thoracoscopy for empyema between ...
R. Lamas-Pinheiro +7 more
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Evaluation of a chest wall lift technique in feline cadaveric specimens
Veterinary Surgery, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of a simple chest wall‐lifting technique on thoracic volumes in cats. Study design Cadaveric study. Animals Feline cadavers (n = 8). Methods Animals underwent thoracic computed tomography (CT) scans after each treatment: in lateral recumbency, (1) no lift and (2) intercostal space lift, and in dorsal recumbency,
Adrien Aertsens +3 more
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International survey on the management of esophageal atresia [PDF]
, 2013 IntroductionBecause many aspects of the management of esophageal atresia (EA) are still controversial, we evaluated the practice patterns of this condition across Europe. MethodsA survey was completed by 178 delegates (from 45 [27 European] countries; 88%
Bagolan, P. (Pietro) +12 more
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Medical thoracoscopy versus image-guided pleural biopsy for diagnosing pleural diseases
Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2018 Background The diagnostic role of medical thoracoscopy and image-guided pleural biopsy in patients with undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion has increased over the last few years.
Emad Ibrahim +4 more
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Advanced Science, Volume 12, Issue 37, October 6, 2025.Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), a pathological trachea‐esophagus connection, arises congenitally or from malignancy/radiotherapy/trauma, causing aspiration and malnutrition. Diagnosis utilizes imaging and endoscopy. Treatment ranges from endoscopic stenting to surgical repair and conservative management.
Gang Li +10 more
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Ultrasound-guided forceps for pleural biopsy [PDF]
, 2009 PurposeUltrasound guided forceps for pleural biopsy is a technique that can cover the diagnostic yield gap between the needle biopsy of the pleura and thoracoscopy or thoracotomy. This technique enables operator to take biopsy from multiple pleural sites.
Agmy, Gamal +3 more
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