Publications by authors named "Chang-Sen Leng"
Article Synopsis
- Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) is effective for diagnosing peripheral pulmonary nodules (PPNs) under 2 cm in size, but its diagnostic yield varies by specific nodule size categories.
- In a study of 82 lesions, the overall sensitivity was 53.3%, and specificity was quite high at 91.7%, indicating that while specific, the sensitivity is lower for smaller nodules.
- Factors like the location of the nodules did not significantly affect ENB's diagnostic accuracy, but the presence of a spiculated sign lowered the biopsy's accuracy.
Early oral feeding following thoracolaparoscopic oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
February 2015
Objectives: Nil-by-mouth with enteral tube feeding is widely practised for several days after resection and reconstruction of oesophageal cancer. This study investigates early changes in postoperative gastric emptying and the feasibility of early oral feeding after thoracolaparoscopic oesophagectomy for patients with oesophageal cancer.
Methods: Between January 2013 and August 2013, gastric emptying of liquid food and the feasibility of early oral feeding after thoracolaparoscopic oesophagectomy was investigated in 68 patients.