Publications by authors named "K Z Nanjo"
We herein describe a patient with non-small-cell lung cancer who achieved pCR with a single dose of pembrolizumab-based chemoimmunotherapy followed by surgery. A 61-year-old man was referred to our hospital with wheezing and an abnormal chest shadow. Squamous cell carcinoma of the left lower lobe, cT2aN1M0 stage IIB, was diagnosed and pembrolizumab-based chemoimmunotherapy was initiated at the patient's request.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a disease with marked elevation of blood eosinophil associated with various symptoms in the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, peripheral nerves, and skin due to systemic vasculitis. Here, we report a case of EGPA in which rhinosinusitis was treated with endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) with good results. A 49-year-old man who developed bronchial asthma at age 48 was diagnosed with EGPA in our hospital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Retrospective Study of Cricotracheostomy: Indications, Techniques, and Clinical Outcomes.
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Cricotracheostomy (CT) is a surgical airway access procedure evaluated in this study, comparing two techniques: excising cricoid cartilage (CTrach) and creating a U-shaped flap from the trachea (CTrachT).
- The study analyzed patient records to explore demographics, complications, and stoma closure status in individuals who underwent CT at the University of Tokyo Hospital between 2014 and March 2024.
- Results indicated that CT is a safe option for patients with challenging conditions, showing a low rate of postoperative complications, but with stoma closure achieved in only 16% of cases.
Article Synopsis
- * Imaging techniques such as endoscopic ultrasound, CT, and MRI revealed specific patterns, including a honeycomb structure and thickened esophageal wall, allowing for precise diagnosis.
- * The tumor was successfully removed using endoscopic submucosal dissection, highlighting the effectiveness of minimal invasive treatment for this condition.