Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum: Analysis of the NSQIP database and the use of thoracoscopy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.02.089
Abstract: BACKGROUND The minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) has been widely accepted and has become a viable alternative to the open Ravitch technique. MIRPE has evolved over time with some advocating that a safe… read more here.
Keywords: use thoracoscopy; thoracoscopy; without thoracoscopy; mirpe ... See more keywords
Thoracoscopy in Stage 3 empyema thoracis in children - A safe and feasible alternative to thoracotomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.08.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND Even though the role of thoracoscopy is well defined in Stage 2 empyema thoracis and is very popular, its role in the management of advanced empyema is still unclear. The technical difficulties and the… read more here.
Keywords: thoracoscopy; empyema thoracis; stage empyema; empyema ... See more keywords
The efficacy and safety of acupuncture assisted anesthesia (AAA) for postoperative pain of thoracoscopy
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028675
Abstract: Abstract Background: Enhanced recovery after surgery suggests the use of multimodal analgesia to optimize the perioperative pain management scheme. At present, studies have shown that the application of acupuncture combined anesthesia in thoracoscopy has achieved… read more here.
Keywords: safety acupuncture; pain; thoracoscopy; assisted anesthesia ... See more keywords
Diagnostic value and safety of thoracoscopic pleural biopsies in pleural exudative effusions of unknown origin, including follow-up
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2021-001161
Abstract: Introduction Pleural exudative effusions without diagnosis after initial work up are a frequent problem in any respiratory division. Several ways to obtain pleural biopsy exist. Thoracoscopy is one of the most frequently used. Differential diagnosis… read more here.
Keywords: pleuritis; safety; unknown origin; pleural exudative ... See more keywords
Local Anesthesia Thoracoscopy with versus without Midazolam: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.1159/000509761
Abstract: Background: Medical thoracoscopy is the gold standard for the diagnosis of pleural diseases. To date, no consensus exists regarding the choice of sedative and analgesic agents in patients undergoing local anesthetic thoracoscopy (LAT), and questions… read more here.
Keywords: thoracoscopy; respiratory side; midazolam; versus ... See more keywords
Medical thoracoscopy for exudative pleural effusion: an eight-year experience from a country with a young population
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DOI: 10.1186/s12890-017-0499-y
Abstract: BackgroundWith the exception of areas with high prevalence of tuberculosis, medical thoracoscopy is becoming the diagnostic modality of choice for exudative pleural effusions. The aims of this study were to determine the diagnostic yield and… read more here.
Keywords: exudative pleural; etiology; thoracoscopy; medical thoracoscopy ... See more keywords
Medical thoracoscopy treatment for pleural infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12890-021-01492-9
Abstract: Background Complicated parapneumonic effusions and empyema represent advanced stages of pleural infections and are characterized by a high mortality. Medical thoracoscopy is a safe and minimally invasive endoscopic technique prescribed to treat severe pleural infections.… read more here.
Keywords: thoracoscopy; treatment; success; pleural infections ... See more keywords
Reply: Medical Thoracoscopy for Pleural Infection: Are We There Yet?
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DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202007-780le
Abstract: intercostal tube twice in patients undergoing MT (an initial tube of a small size followed by a large tube after MT). Regarding the performance of the MT, the authors have not mentioned the sedation protocol… read more here.
Keywords: reply medical; medical thoracoscopy; pleural infection; thoracoscopy ... See more keywords
Medical thoracoscopy: effective, cheap and safe for empyema
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd-22-1519
Abstract: J Thorac Dis 2023;15(2):940-941 | https://dx.doi.org/10.21037/jtd-22-1519 I read with interest the article “Empyema after image-guided percutaneous intercostal drainage of subdiaphragmatic collection: a case series” by Zwicky et al. (1). I would like to highlight a… read more here.
Keywords: medical thoracoscopy; thoracoscopy effective; empyema; cheap safe ... See more keywords
Current practice in management of exudative pleural effusions-a survey of American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP).
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.04.15
Abstract: Background With increased availability of techniques to address pleural effusions including medical thoracoscopy (MT) and tunneled pleural catheter (TPC), we anticipate there has been an evolution in the practice pattern. We sought to evaluate the… read more here.
Keywords: exudative pleural; thoracoscopy; survey; management ... See more keywords
A micro-costing evaluation of lobectomy by thoracotomy versus thoracoscopy.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.03.67
Abstract: Background Two surgical strategies called video-assisted thoracoscopy surgery (VATS) and thoracotomy are used for lobectomy following lung cancer diagnosis. The aim of this study was to assess the total cost of each technique (thoracotomy and… read more here.
Keywords: costing evaluation; evaluation lobectomy; micro costing; thoracoscopy ... See more keywords