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Contralateral transradial approach for carotid artery stenting: A feasibility studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: CAS using the contralateral transradial approach appears to be safe and technically feasible. The technique may be particularly useful in patients with right ICA lesions because of the favorable right CCA angle with the aortic arch. © 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 4, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tejas Patel, Sanjay Shah, Alok Ranjan, Hemant Malhotra, Samir Pancholy, John Coppola Source Type: journals

Uncommon Etiology of an Anterior Chest Wall Mass [CASE REPORTS]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A rare but important constellation of musculoskeletal and cutaneous symptoms, including synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis, has recently been designated the SAPHO syndrome. The exact etiology is unknown, although various infectious agents have been proposed. The most common site of osteoarticular involvement is the sternoclavicular joint, and therefore, recognition of this syndrome and appropriate workup and management is crucial in the differential diagnosis of an anterior chest wall mass. (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schwartz, G. S., Rios, L., Zivin-Tutela, T., Bhora, F. Y., Connery, C. P. Tags: Chest wall CASE REPORTS Source Type: journals

Harlequin syndrome.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19559258 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 30, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Biondi A, Persiani R, Zoccali M, Rausei S, Cananzi F, D'Ugo D Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

[IMAGES IN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY] Harlequin SyndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 28, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Biondi, A., Persiani, R., Zoccali, M., Rausei, S., Cananzi, F., D'Ugo, D. Tags: Lung - cancer IMAGES IN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY Source Type: journals

Harlequin Syndrome [IMAGES IN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 28, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Biondi, A., Persiani, R., Zoccali, M., Rausei, S., Cananzi, F., D'Ugo, D. Tags: Lung - cancer IMAGES IN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY Source Type: journals

Stromal aminopeptidase N expression: correlation with angiogenesis in non-small-cell lung cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion That APN expression on stromal cells was observed predominantly in squamous cell carcinoma may account for the efficacy of ubenimex in the postoperative adjuvant setting for squamous cell carcinoma. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11748-009-0445-xAuthors Shinya Ito, Kyoto University Department of Thoracic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine Kyoto JapanRyo Miyahara, Kyoto University Department of Thoracic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine Kyoto JapanRei Takahashi, Kyoto University Department of Pathology and Tumor Biology, Graduate School of Medicine Kyot...
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 11, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Cystic Seminoma With Elevated Value of Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 in Tumor Fluid Mimicking Cystic Teratoma [CASE REPORTS]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We presented a special case of primary anterior mediastinal tumor with both prominent cystic change and extreme high carbohydrate antigen 19-9 level of cystic fluid here. From the finding of this case report, we suggested that the diagnosis of cystic anterior mediastinal tumors should include both cystic seminoma and mature cystic teratoma. (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tsai, C.-K., Huang, T.-W., Li, C.-C., Hsieh, C.-M., Lee, S.-C., Cheng, Y.-L., Lee, H.-S. Tags: Mediastinum CASE REPORTS Source Type: journals

Two Cases of an Enormous Single-Lung Metastasis From Synovial Sarcoma [CASE REPORTS]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Synovial sarcoma constitutes 8% to 10% of all sarcomas, and most commonly it affects adults in the third to fifth decades of life. This malignancy usually involves the extremities, and although local control by curative resection and adjuvant irradiation has improved, metastases develop in 40% of patients, with lung involvement in the metastatic process in 90% of cases. A single metastasis to the lungs from synovial sarcoma is rare, and a case of a large, single metastasis is even rarer. Herein, we present two cases of patients with an enormous metastatic synovial sarcoma that were successfully removed surgically. (Source:...
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bar, I., Papiashvilli, M. Tags: Lung - other CASE REPORTS Source Type: journals

Two cases of an enormous single-lung metastasis from synovial sarcoma.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Synovial sarcoma constitutes 8% to 10% of all sarcomas, and most commonly it affects adults in the third to fifth decades of life. This malignancy usually involves the extremities, and although local control by curative resection and adjuvant irradiation has improved, metastases develop in 40% of patients, with lung involvement in the metastatic process in 90% of cases. A single metastasis to the lungs from synovial sarcoma is rare, and a case of a large, single metastasis is even rarer. Herein, we present two cases of patients with an enormous metastatic synovial sarcoma that were successfully removed surgically. ...
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bar I, Papiashvilli M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Cystic seminoma with elevated value of carbohydrate antigen 19-9 in tumor fluid mimicking cystic teratoma.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We presented a special case of primary anterior mediastinal tumor with both prominent cystic change and extreme high carbohydrate antigen 19-9 level of cystic fluid here. From the finding of this case report, we suggested that the diagnosis of cystic anterior mediastinal tumors should include both cystic seminoma and mature cystic teratoma. PMID: 19853145 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tsai CK, Huang TW, Li CC, Hsieh CM, Lee SC, Cheng YL, Lee HS Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Lung resection for treatment of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with a pulmonary lymphoma.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study we report an extremely rare case of a patient with primary pulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma associated with autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, with rapid restoration of normal platelet count after lung resection. PMID: 19766775 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 24, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Elsayed H, Hassan M, Nash J, Lyall M, Poullis M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Lung Resection for Treatment of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Associated With a Pulmonary Lymphoma [CASE REPORTS]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study we report an extremely rare case of a patient with primary pulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma associated with autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, with rapid restoration of normal platelet count after lung resection. (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 21, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Elsayed, H., Hassan, M., Nash, J., Lyall, M., Poullis, M. Tags: Lung - other CASE REPORTS Source Type: journals

Primary endobronchial non-Hodgkin lymphoma in an 80-year-old patient with prostate cancer [Case report - Thoracic oncologic]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The identification of a primary endobronchial non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is rare. We hereby present the case of a primary solitary endobronchial NHL lesion in an 80-year-old patient with prostate cancer who did not present any systemic involvement at the time of diagnosis. (Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery)
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 21, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hardavella, G., Thalassinos, N., Anastasiou, N. Tags: Case report - Thoracic oncologic Source Type: journals

Mesenchymal stem cells over-expressing SDF-1 promote angiogenesis and improve heart function in experimental myocardial infarction in rats [Original articles]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The MSCs over-expressing the SDF-1 can produce effective angiogenesis, resulting in the prevention of progressive heart dysfunction after a myocardial infarction. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - September 29, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tang, J., Wang, J., Yang, J., Kong, X., Zheng, F., Guo, L., Zhang, L., Huang, Y. Tags: Cardiac - physiology, Myocardial infarction, Myocardial protection Original articles Source Type: journals

Laparoscopic ischaemic conditioning of the stomach may reduce gastric-conduit morbidity following total minimally invasive oesophagectomy [Original articles]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: In this non-randomised clinical setting, our results suggest that ischaemic conditioning of the stomach prior to MIO is safe. There is a trend to reduced morbidity related to gastric-conduit ischaemia, which was demonstrated by a CUSUM analysis. A randomised trial is needed before ligation of the left gastric artery can be routinely recommended. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Berrisford, R. G., Veeramootoo, D., Parameswaran, R., Krishnadas, R., Wajed, S. A. Tags: Esophagus - cancer, Esophagus - other Original articles Source Type: journals

Anatomic segmentectomy for stage I non–small-cell lung cancer: Comparison of video-assisted thoracic surgery versus open approachEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Video-assisted thoracic surgery segmentectomy can be performed with acceptable morbidity, mortality, recurrence, and survival. The video-assisted thoracic surgery approach affords a shorter length of stay and fewer postoperative pulmonary complications compared with open techniques. The potential benefits and limitations of segmentectomy will need to be further evaluated by prospective, randomized trials. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 20, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Matthew J. Schuchert, Brian L. Pettiford, Arjun Pennathur, Ghulam Abbas, Omar Awais, John Close, Arman Kilic, Robert Jack, James R. Landreneau, Joshua P. Landreneau, David O. Wilson, James D. Luketich, Rodney J. Landreneau Tags: General Thoracic Surgery Source Type: journals

[Primary Lung Sarcoma.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19892455 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Archivos de Bronconeumologia)
Source: Archivos de Bronconeumologia - November 3, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Domínguez-Pérez AD, Ruiz-Guerrero CI, Alcázar Iribarren-Marín M Tags: Arch Bronconeumol Source Type: journals

DiscussionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr Giancarlo Roviaro (Milan, Italy). I would like to thank Dr Schuchert and coworkers for presenting this good experience in anatomic segmentectomies, which once again seems to confirm the validity of VATS in the treatment of early-stage lung cancer. The paper is good, well done, and the analysis of the patients, of the outcomes and of survival, is totally correct. Before asking you my questions, I would like to make some personal observations regarding the so-called VATS lobectomies and anatomic resections. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 20, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: General Thoracic Surgery Source Type: journals

Impact of main bronchial lymph node involvement in pathological T1-2N1M0 non-small-cell lung cancer: multi-institutional survey by the Japan National Hospital Study Group for Lung CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Involvement of the main bronchial lymph nodes is a significant factor to predict a worse prognosis in pathological T1-2N1M0 patients with NSCLC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11748-009-0451-zAuthors Hajime Maeda, National Hospital Organization Toneyama Hospital Department of General Thoracic Surgery 5-1-1 Toneyama Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8552 JapanShimao Fukai, National Hospital Organization Toneyama Hospital Department of General Thoracic Surgery 5-1-1 Toneyama Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8552 JapanAkihide Matsumura, National Hospital Organization Toneyama Hospital D...
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 11, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Re: Bronchiolo-alveolar lung cancer: occurrence, surgical treatment and survival [Letter to the Editor]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Poullis, M. P., Warwick, R. Tags: Lung - cancer Letter to the Editor Source Type: journals