Diffusion tensor imaging metrics in diagnosis of HTLV‐1‐associated myelopathy
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DOI: 10.1002/acn3.51521
Abstract: OBJECTIVE In the diagnosis of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy (HAM), while magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is essential to exclude other diseases, its power is limited regarding HAM diagnosis, as only 30% of affected patients present with spinal… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic; diagnosis htlv; cord; spinal cord ... See more keywords
The thoracic anatomy of Pselaphus heisei (Pselaphinae, Staphylinidae, Coleoptera)
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DOI: 10.1002/jmor.21527
Abstract: We document external and internal thoracic structures of the free‐living pselaphine beetle Pselaphus heisei (Pselaphitae) using a set of traditional and modern techniques. Like in the specialized myrmecophile Claviger testaceus (Clavigeritae), the skeletal elements of… read more here.
Keywords: free living; thoracic; heisei; pselaphus heisei ... See more keywords
Delivering quality lung cancer care in crisis‐wracked Greece
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.24874
Abstract: The current financial crisis has particularly affected health care delivery in Greece, which is experiencing severe economic hardship and political turmoil since 2008. Applied fiscal-control centered policies and reductions in public expenditures have decreased the… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; lung cancer; care; thoracic ... See more keywords
Third trimester fetal lung volume, thoracic circumference, and early infant lung function.
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DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26431
Abstract: BACKGROUND We aimed to investigate the relationship between fetal third trimester lung volume (LV), thoracic circumference (TC), fetal weight, as well as fetal thoracic and weight growth, and early infant lung function. METHODS Fetal LV,… read more here.
Keywords: lung function; thoracic; lung; fetal weight ... See more keywords
Extension of the thoracic spine sign as a diagnostic marker for thoracic trauma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01459-1
Abstract: The initial evaluation of patients with thoracic trauma remains a diagnostic challenge for surgery and emergency physicians. Chest sonography plays a key role in the approach for this group of patients, through extended and focused… read more here.
Keywords: extension thoracic; spine sign; trauma; thoracic spine ... See more keywords
Clinical Significance of New Magnetic Resonance Thoracic Ductography Before Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4372-1
Abstract: BackgroundPreoperative simulation of the thoracic duct using magnetic resonance thoracic ductography (MRTD) would enable a safe lymph node dissection near the thoracic duct and the prevention of chylothorax after an esophagectomy. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal cancer; thoracic duct; mrtd; thoracoscopic esophagectomy ... See more keywords
General Thoracic Surgery in Rwanda: An Assessment of Surgical Volume and of Workforce and Material Resource Deficits
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4771-y
Abstract: BackgroundBenchmarking operative volume and resources is necessary to understand current efforts addressing thoracic surgical need. Our objective was to examine the impact on thoracic surgery volume and patient access in Rwanda following a comprehensive capacity… read more here.
Keywords: volume; rwanda; surgical volume; thoracic surgery ... See more keywords
A morphological comparison of the extraforaminal ligament between the cervical and thoracic regions
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DOI: 10.1007/s00276-017-1963-3
Abstract: PurposeThe current study was conducted to clarify the morphology of the extraforaminal ligament (EFL) at the cervicothoracic junction and to compare the attachment of the EFL and the positional relation between the EFL and the… read more here.
Keywords: extraforaminal ligament; ligament; cervicothoracic junction; connecting bundles ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the risk factors for neurological and neurocognitive impairment after selective cerebral perfusion in thoracic aortic surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00540-020-02783-x
Abstract: Purpose Neurologic complications are seen often after the surgery of the thoracic aorta that uses selective antegrade cerebral perfusion. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of atherosclerotic risk factors on neurologic… read more here.
Keywords: cerebral perfusion; time; risk factors; thoracic ... See more keywords
Sternum-splitting anterior approach following posterior decompression and fusion in patients with massive ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament in the upper thoracic spine: report of 2 cases and literature review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-017-5244-y
Abstract: PurposeAnterior approach to the upper thoracic spine is difficult. It is important for spine surgeons to know the indication and the effect of anterior decompression for upper thoracic lesions and also to recognize the complications… read more here.
Keywords: posterior decompression; thoracic; upper thoracic; anterior approach ... See more keywords
Expert’s comment concerning Grand Rounds case entitled “Management of a high thoracic Chance Fracture” by A. Bourghli et al. (Eur Spine J; 2017. doi:10.1007/s00586-017-5247-8)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-017-5342-x
Abstract: Primary diagnostic tool seems to be the CT scan as a gold standard to recognize all bone lesions of the entire spine and its environment. MRI shows additional soft tissue lesions or edema of the… read more here.
Keywords: chance fracture; fracture; case; thoracic ... See more keywords