Aspirin and non-small cell lung cancer resections: effect on long-term survival.

Objective: Survival after resections for non-small cell lung cancer remains poor. Recurrent lung cancer remains common. Due to the common risk factor of smoking, cardiovascular deaths occur in the absence of recurrent lung cancer in up to 15% of patients.

Intrapleural instillation of autologous blood in the treatment of prolonged air leak after lobectomy: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the value of instilling autologous blood into the pleural cavity to seal prolonged air leaks after lobectomy.

Methods: Of 319 lobectomies performed over an 18-month period, 22 patients (6.9%) experienced prolonged air leak (more than 5 days after surgery).

Effect of training on patient outcomes following lobectomy.

Background: Little is known about the effect of surgical training on outcomes in thoracic surgery. The impact of surgeon training on outcomes following lung resection was examined, focusing on lobectomy as a marker operation.

Methods: 328 consecutive patients who underwent lobectomy at our institution between 1 October 2001 and 30 June 2003 were studied.

Efficacy of thoracoscopic lung biopsy in interstitial lung diseases: comparison with open lung biopsy.

Objective: To determine the efficacy of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) compared to open lung biopsy.

Design: Descriptive, observational case series.

Place And Duration Of Study: The Cardio-thoracic Centre, Liverpool, UK, from January 1995 to December 1999.

Gastroesophageal reflux and tracheal aspiration in the thoracotomy position: should ranitidine premedication be routine?

Unlabelled: Aspiration of gastric contents may contribute to pulmonary complications after thoracotomy. The incidence of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and tracheal acid aspiration in patients undergoing thoracotomy in the lateral position is unknown. Ranitidine premedication reduces gastric volume, increases gastric pH, and may reduce GER.