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Infections in 346 Consecutive Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Procedures

Background: Postoperative infections, as related to risk factors, in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures have been studied infrequently. Conclusions: This ...
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Hyperthermic intrapleural chemotherapy combined with endostar by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung adenocarcinoma with pleural dissemination.

Frequency of actionable genomic alterations in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma (LA) detected by next-generation sequencing (NGS). This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting I.
Nature

Management of Pleural Infections and Empyema

Pleural infections encompass a spectrum from uncomplicated parapneumonic effusions to life-threatening empyema. Initial management relies on prompt antimicrobial therapy guided by clinical severity ...
Healio

Early intrapleural enzyme therapy for pleural infection shortens pain, recovery time

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A phase 3 trial evaluating intrapleural enzyme therapy vs. video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is feasible.
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Infections in 346 Consecutive Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Procedures

This study of 346 consecutive patients confirms that VATS surgery can be performed with low morbidity and no mortality. The cumulative incidence of postoperative infections (including surgical site ...