Thoracic Surgery

Meta-Analysis: Lobectomy vs. Segmentectomy in Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

13 Aug, 2019 | 01:07h | UTC

A Meta-Analysis Comparing Lobectomy versus Segmentectomy in Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer – The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (free)

Study: Association of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients

21 Jun, 2019 | 08:50h | UTC

Association of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Co-Workers, Patients’ Health May Suffer – NPR (free) AND Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons Linked to Surgical Complications in Their Patients – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND After surgery, how patients fare may depend on how their doctor behaves, study says – CNN (free)

Short Review: Interpreting Pleural Fluid Results

29 May, 2019 | 10:40h | UTC

Interpreting pleural fluid results – Clinical Medicine (free)

Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter

[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Effect of Vein-First vs Artery-First Surgical Technique on Circulating Tumor Cells and Survival in Patients with Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

28 May, 2019 | 10:35h | UTC

Effect of Vein-First vs Artery-First Surgical Technique on Circulating Tumor Cells and Survival in Patients With Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial and Registry-Based Propensity Score Matching Analysis – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Source: EvidenceAlerts

Related Commentary on Twitter

Ligating the effluent veins first may be more consistent with cancer treatment principles and should be recommended for #lungcancer surgery https://t.co/rAz1caon8Y

— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) May 2, 2019

Commentary: Nebulized TXA for Hemoptysis

28 May, 2019 | 10:31h | UTC

Nebulized TXA for Hemoptysis (Wand 2018) – First10Em (free)

Original Article: Inhaled Tranexamic Acid for Hemoptysis Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Chest (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

See also: Evidence Review: Tranexamic Acid (TXA) for Everything that Bleeds? (free studies and commentaries)

Evaluation of the Solitary Pulmonary Nodule

19 May, 2019 | 21:47h | UTC

Evaluation of the Solitary Pulmonary Nodule – Internal Medicine Journal (free)

Guideline: Transition Planning for the Senior Surgeon

16 May, 2019 | 05:22h | UTC

Transition Planning for the Senior Surgeon: Guidance and Recommendations From the Society of Surgical Chairs – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)

Invited Commentary: Planning for Retiring From Operating (free for a limited period)

Author Interview: Transition Planning for the Senior Surgeon (free audio)

Studies: Whole body MRI for Colorectal and Lung Cancer Staging

15 May, 2019 | 06:22h | UTC

News Release: Whole body MRI may help to detect spread of cancers more quickly – The Lancet (free)

MRI for Lung Cancer Staging: Diagnostic accuracy of whole-body MRI versus standard imaging pathways for metastatic disease in newly diagnosed non-small-cell lung cancer: the prospective Streamline L trial – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (free) AND Commentary: Whole-body MRI for lung cancer staging: a step in the right direction – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (free)

MRI for Colorectal Cancer Staging: Diagnostic accuracy of whole-body MRI versus standard imaging pathways for metastatic disease in newly diagnosed colorectal cancer: the prospective Streamline C trial – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (free) AND Commentary: Thinking outside the box: a more efficient diagnostic approach in metastatic colorectal cancer – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (free)

Consensus Statements: Surgical Treatment of Pulmonary Metastases

11 May, 2019 | 15:57h | UTC

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Consensus Statements for the Surgical Treatment of Pulmonary Metastases – Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia (free)

Surgical Management of Multiple Rib Fractures/flail Chest

11 May, 2019 | 15:46h | UTC

Surgical management of multiple rib fractures/flail chest – Journal of Thoracic Disease (free)

Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter

Contemporary Concise Review 2018: Lung Cancer and Pleural Disease

6 May, 2019 | 22:18h | UTC

Contemporary Concise Review 2018: Lung cancer and pleural disease – Respirology (free)

Surgical Management of Intrathoracic Goiters

2 May, 2019 | 12:46h | UTC

Surgical management of intrathoracic goitres – European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (free)

Randomized Trial: 10 Year Follow-up of Italian Study Brings New Confirmation of Lung Cancer Screening Efficacy

8 Apr, 2019 | 01:14h | UTC

Prolonged Lung Cancer Screening Reduced 10-year Mortality in the MILD Trial: New Confirmation of Lung Cancer Screening Efficacy – Annals of Oncology (free PDF)

Study: Heart and Lung Transplants from HCV-Infected Donors to Uninfected Recipients

4 Apr, 2019 | 02:20h | UTC

Heart and Lung Transplants from HCV-Infected Donors to Uninfected Recipients – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Hepatitis C-infected hearts and lungs safely transplanted – Brigham and Women’s Hospital (free) AND Hepatitis C Not A Barrier For Organ Transplantation, Study Finds – NPR (free) AND Hepatitis C-infected hearts and lungs can be safely transplanted, study says, opening way to more donors – STAT (free)

Related: Study: Transplant of Hepatitis C–Infected Kidneys Into Uninfected Recipients (link to abstract and commentaries)

Guidelines for Enhanced Recovery After Lung Surgery

2 Apr, 2019 | 02:06h | UTC

Guidelines for enhanced recovery after lung surgery: recommendations of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS^®) Society and the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) – European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (free)

See also other Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Guidelines (free)

Meta-Analysis: Surgical Management vs. Non-surgical Management of Rib Fractures in Chest Trauma

30 Mar, 2019 | 17:03h | UTC

Surgical management versus non-surgical management of rib fractures in chest trauma: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery (free)

NICE Guideline: Lung Cancer

29 Mar, 2019 | 07:54h | UTC

Lung cancer: diagnosis and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)

Related Quality standard: Lung cancer in adults – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)

Meta-Analysis: Use of Prophylactic Antibiotic in Preventing Complications for Blunt and Penetrating Chest Trauma Requiring Chest Drain Insertion

23 Mar, 2019 | 14:50h | UTC

Use of prophylactic antibiotic in preventing complications for blunt and penetrating chest trauma requiring chest drain insertion: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open (free)

Special Issue: Initial Management of Thoracic Traumas

1 Mar, 2019 | 05:29h | UTC

Initial Management of Thoracic Traumas – Journal of Thoracic Disease (free articles)

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Review: Managing Malignant Pleural Effusion

17 Feb, 2019 | 20:00h | UTC

Managing malignant pleural effusion – Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine (free)

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: Pearls and Pitfalls

23 Jan, 2019 | 10:25h | UTC

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: Pearls and Pitfalls – emDocs (free)

Complications Associated with Invasive Diagnostic Procedures for Lung Abnormalities in the Community Setting

16 Jan, 2019 | 00:41h | UTC

Complication Rates and Downstream Medical Costs Associated With Invasive Diagnostic Procedures for Lung Abnormalities in the Community Setting – JAMA Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Lung cancer screening complications may be higher than expected – Reuters (free)

Clinical Cases Referring to Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Thoracic Aortic Pathologies Involving the Aortic Arch

13 Jan, 2019 | 23:10h | UTC

Clinical cases referring to diagnosis and management of patients with thoracic aortic pathologies involving the aortic arch: a companion document of the 2018 European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) expert consensus document addressing current options and recommendations for the treatment of thoracic aortic pathologies involving the aortic arch – European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (free)

Original Guideline: Current options and recommendations for the treatment of thoracic aortic pathologies involving the aortic arch: an expert consensus document of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic surgery (EACTS) and the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) (free)

Position Statement: Bronchoscopic Lung Cryobiopsy

7 Jan, 2019 | 19:22h | UTC

Bronchoscopic lung cryobiopsy: An Indian association for bronchology position statement – Lung India (free)

Systematic Review and Economic Evaluation: Low-dose Computed Tomography for Lung Cancer Screening in High-risk Populations

4 Jan, 2019 | 18:43h | UTC

Low-dose computed tomography for lung cancer screening in high-risk populations: a systematic review and economic evaluation – Health Technology Assessment (free)

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