Thoracoscopic Transdiaphragmatic Approach for Anterior Body Reconstruction of L2 Burst Fracture [PDF]
This study describes the surgical technique and results of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) in a patient who underwent reconstruction of an unstable L2 body fracture. There are various surgical treatment options for L2 burst fractures.
Jong Tae Park
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Comparison of two-lung and one-lung ventilation in bilateral video-assisted thoracoscopic extended thymectomy in myasthenia gravis: a retrospective study [PDF]
Background Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease, and early thymectomy is recommended. Since the introduction of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, the safety and effectiveness of carbon dioxide insufflation in the thoracic cavity ...
Mijung Yun +4 more
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Does morbid obesity influence perioperative outcomes after video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer? Analysis of the Italian VATS group registry [PDF]
Objectives Obesity in Europe, and worldwide, has been an increasing epidemic during the past decades. Moreover, obesity has important implications regarding technical issues and the risks associated with surgical interventions.
Margaritora, Stefano
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ICD Versus VATS as Primary Treatment in Fibrinopurulent Stage of Empyema Thoracis [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Empyema thoracis is a condition in which pus collects in the pleural cavity. The optimal treatment of Empyema thoracis especially in the fibrinopurulent phase (Stage II) remains controversial. While the Inter Costal Drainage
Nandeesh M. +2 more
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Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) presenting as spontaneous pneumothorax in young boy
Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) is most common congenital lung anomaly of lower respiratory tract accounting for approximately 25% of all congenital pulmonary malformations. It is usually unilateral and involves single lobe of lung. It is
Abhijeet Rameshwar Lonsane +4 more
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Nodal management and upstaging of disease: initial results from the Italian VATS Lobectomy Registry.
Background: VATS lobectomy is an established option for the treatment of early-stage NSCLC. Complete lymph node dissection (CD), systematic sampling (SS) or resecting a specific number of lymph nodes (LNs) and stations are possible intra-operative LN ...
Russo E +12 more
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Aim:In this study is to evaluate the preoperative risk factors and compare the complications of patients who underwent diagnostic VATS for interstitial lung diseases in our clinic and patients who started thoracoscopic and converted to thoracotomy ...
Mustafa Vedat Doğru +5 more
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De-Han Cai,1 Xiao-Lin Fang2 1Nephrology Department in Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department II of Respiratory and Critical Care in Jiangxi Provincial People’s ...
Cai DH, Fang XL
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Natural Virtual Reality User Interface to Define Assembly Sequences for Digital Human Models
Digital human models (DHMs) are virtual representations of human beings. They are used to conduct, among other things, ergonomic assessments in factory layout planning.
Andreas Geiger +2 more
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Features and outcomes of bilateral anatomical lung resections in patients with lung cancer
The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of sequential bilateral anatomical lung resections performed via video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) or thoracotomy approaches in lung cancer patients, as well as to identify factors ...
M. A. Atyukov +4 more
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