[Value of endobronchial ultrasound-transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy for diagnosis of PET-CT positive mediastinal lymph nodes].

Objective: To evaluate the clinical value of endobronchial ultrasound-transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) biopsy for diagnosis of PET-CT positive mediastinal lymph nodes.

Methods: One hundred and twenty-six patients with lung cancer undergoing both PET-CT scanning and EBUS-TBNA biopsy in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guanzhou Medical College from July 2008 to August 2010 were included in this study. There were 89 male and 37 female patients with a mean age of 56.

[The analysis on the misdiagnosis of solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura].

Objective: To report the characteristics of solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura (SFTP), and to analyze the factors associated with the misdiagnosis of this disease.

Methods: A retrospective review of the clinical records of 21 cases of SFTP in our hospital from June 2000 to September 2008 was conducted. The follow-up data were also reviewed.

[Single lung transplantation for emphysema: analysis of 6 cases].

Objective: To review the experience with the management of single lung transplantation for emphysema.

Methods: Between January 2003 and August 2006, single lung transplantation was performed in 6 patients for emphysema with cold low potassium solution flushing. A triple-drug regimen was adopted using steroids, mycophenolate mofetil and tacrolimus as the maintenance immunosuppressants.

[Injection of activated carbon nanoparticles for guiding lymphadenectomy during minimal invasive surgery in lung cancer].

Objective: To evaluate the clinical value of activated carbon nanoparticles for guiding lymphadenectomy in lung cancer.

Methods: Fourty-two lung cancer patients were divided into two groups: the control group (22 cases) and experiment group (20 cases) who received activated carbon nanoparticles injection around the tumor either by endoscopic injection or intraoperative subserosal injection. The number of dissected lymph node, black-stained lymph node, positive lymph node and the side effect of the procedure were analyzed, respectively.

[Bronchial sleeve resection and reconstruction of pulmonary artery by video-assisted thoracic small incision surgery for central lung cancer: a report of 139 cases].

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and practicability between bronchial sleeve resection or reconstruction of the pulmonary artery by video-assisted thoracic small incision and routine posterolateral incision for lung cancer.

Methods: The clinic data was analyzed retrospectively, including 139 cases in our hospital underwent sleeve lobectomy and bronchoplasty by video-assisted thoracic small incision surgery for lung cancer from January 1995 to July 2007 and 99 cases in the HUAXI Hospital of SICHUAN University underwent routine posterolateral incision from April 2000 to December 2005. All patients whose bronchus and/or pulmonary artery were involved underwent the operation and experienced the bronchial sleeve resection or reconstruction of the pulmonary artery.

[Treatment and timing of re-operation for postoperative recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax].

Objective: To investigate the treatment for postoperative recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax, the feasibility of re-operation, indications and the results.

Method: The clinical and follow-up data of 28 cases of postoperative recurrence from 485 patients who underwent operations for spontaneous pneumothorax from Jan, 1994 to Jan, 2005 were retrospectively reviewed.

Results: One case was observed without any invasive therapy, 12 cases underwent closed pleural drainage and 15 cases received reoperation.

[The management of the contralateral lungs in four cases with single allograft lung transplantation].

Objective: To report the management of the contralateral lungs in 4 cases with single allograft lung transplantation.

Methods: Four cases receiving lung transplantation were analyzed respectively. One presented with bilateral multiple lung cysts and three with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with bilateral bullae.