Thoracic Surgery
Post-pneumonectomy syndrome: a systematic review of the current evidence and treatment options
15 May, 2023 | 12:45h | UTC
RCT | Early NIV and HFNO therapy for preventing endotracheal intubation in hypoxemic blunt chest trauma patients
10 May, 2023 | 15:48h | UTC
RCT | Lung volume reduction surgery vs. endobronchial valves in patients with emphysema
2 May, 2023 | 13:29h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
ERJ: In this first randomised study to compare lung volume reduction surgery and endobronchial valve placement in people who are suitable for both treatments, surgery did not produce substantially superior outcomes at 1 year post-procedure https://t.co/cFIVZijSJg pic.twitter.com/ZqRCgxYwLS
— ERS publications (@ERSpublications) May 1, 2023
RCT | Ventilation approaches in one-lung ventilation and pulmonary complications after major lung resection surgery
2 May, 2023 | 13:23h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
One of the largest #RCTs on the management of one lung ventilation in #thoracicanesthesia (880 pts). https://t.co/ZVhTP5sv4o pic.twitter.com/KyLu4BE2yd
— Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia (@JCVAonline) April 30, 2023
RCT | The effectiveness of early surgical stabilization for multiple rib fractures
26 Apr, 2023 | 14:01h | UTCRelated:
RCT | Operative vs. nonoperative treatment of acute unstable chest wall injuries.
RCT | Rib fixation is not beneficial for non–ventilator-dependent chest wall injuries.
RCT | Endosonography with or without confirmatory mediastinoscopy for resectable lung cancer
26 Apr, 2023 | 13:56h | UTC
Cold static preservation at 10°C shows promising results for safely extending lung transplantation timeframes
24 Apr, 2023 | 13:38h | UTCExtension of Cold Static Donor Lung Preservation at 10°C – NEJM Evidence
Commentary on Twitter
Donor lungs for transplantation are stored on ice and transplanted as rapidly as possible. In an advance that may ease transplant logistics, Ali et al. now report that prolonged storage of donor lungs at 10°C may lead to equivalent outcomes.
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— NEJM Evidence (@NEJMEvidence) April 22, 2023
Review | Lung transplantation for COPD/pulmonary emphysema
27 Mar, 2023 | 12:58h | UTCLung transplantation for COPD/pulmonary emphysema – European Respiratory Review
Guidelines for the prevention of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism in thoracic surgery
23 Mar, 2023 | 13:06h | UTC
Review | Enhanced recovery after surgery and chest tube management
21 Mar, 2023 | 13:26h | UTCEnhanced recovery after surgery and chest tube management – Journal of Thoracic Disease
Related:
M-A | Routine anaerobic coverage for aspiration pneumonia: limited evidence of benefit
13 Mar, 2023 | 15:03h | UTCSummary: Treating aspiration pneumonia with antibiotics that cover anaerobic bacteria has become common practice in many services, but recent studies suggest that this may not necessarily improve prognosis.
Out of 2523 publications, this systematic review and meta-analysis only included one randomized control trial and two observational studies. The study found no clear benefit of anaerobic coverage and concluded that there is not enough data to evaluate the necessity of anaerobic coverage in the antibiotic treatment of aspiration pneumonia.
The authors suggest that covering anaerobic bacteria with antibiotics may not be needed as an initial treatment for aspiration pneumonia if there is no formation of abscess or empyema and the patient has good oral hygiene.
Related: BTS clinical statement on aspiration pneumonia – Thorax
RCT | Single chest tube superior to double chest tube post decortication in trauma/TB patients
27 Feb, 2023 | 12:53h | UTC
Regional anesthesia for thoracic surgery: a narrative review of indications and clinical considerations
23 Feb, 2023 | 13:11h | UTC
Robotic lung resection: a narrative review of the current role on primary lung cancer treatment
23 Feb, 2023 | 13:10h | UTC
RCT | Intraoperative intravenous infusion of esmketamine in patients undergoing thoracic surgery
16 Feb, 2023 | 14:56h | UTC
M-A | Complications of percutaneous tracheostomy in critically ill adults with obesity
13 Feb, 2023 | 12:37h | UTCComplication Rate of Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy in Critically Ill Adults With Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (free for a limited period)
Consensus Statement | Development of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) surgical safety checklist
10 Feb, 2023 | 14:03h | UTC
Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)
The @WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and the @ErasSociety guidelines come together.🔥
#ERAS teams can leverage 2 tools in 1 to improve care in critical perioperative communication moments https://t.co/EaXYyj7b56
via @JAMANetworkOpen part of @JAMANetwork pic.twitter.com/WHJMjThubO— Mary Brindle (@MaryEBrindle) February 8, 2023
RCT | AI improves nodule detection on chest radiographs in a health screening population
10 Feb, 2023 | 13:55h | UTCNews Release: AI Improves Lung Nodule Detection on Chest X-Rays – RSNA News
RCT | Sublobar resection noninferior to lobal resection for peripheral stage IA non–small-cell lung cancer
9 Feb, 2023 | 14:05h | UTCLobar or Sublobar Resection for Peripheral Stage IA Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: Less lung tissue removal needed for early-stage cancer, study finds – Weill Cornell Medical College
Related:
Segmentectomy versus lobectomy in small-sized peripheral non-small-cell lung cancer (JCOG0802/WJOG4607L): a multicentre, open-label, phase 3, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Review | Perioperative cardiovascular pathophysiology in patients undergoing lung resection surgery
8 Feb, 2023 | 12:19h | UTC
Review | Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for anesthetists in thoracic trauma
8 Feb, 2023 | 12:18h | UTC
RCT | Simple aspiration versus drainage for complete pneumothorax
30 Jan, 2023 | 00:40h | UTCSimple Aspiration Versus Drainage for Complete Pneumothorax: A Randomized Non-Inferiority Trial – Am J Respir Crit Care Med (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
M-A | Sensitivity and complications of thoracentesis and thoracoscopy for the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusions
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:11h | UTC
M-A | Post-operative outcomes of pre-thoracic surgery respiratory muscle training vs. aerobic exercise training
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:19h | UTCPost-Operative Outcomes of Pre-Thoracic Surgery Respiratory Muscle Training Vs. Aerobic Exercise Training: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis – Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Cohort study | Endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta may be an alternative to resuscitative thoracotomy in traumatic hemorrhagic shock
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:18h | UTCZone 1 Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta vs Resuscitative Thoracotomy for Patient Resuscitation After Severe Hemorrhagic Shock – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Cohort study using the @traumadoctors AORTA registry suggests that zone 1 endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta is an effective alternative to resuscitative thoracotomy with similar or better survival rates. https://t.co/QqyXRlPtOb #Research #REBOA
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) December 22, 2022