The prognostic effect of concomitant COVID-19 with spontaneous pneumothorax.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients hospitalized with primary spontaneous pneumothorax and to evaluate its possible effects on the clinical course, treatment, and the prognosis.

Methods: Between April 2020 and January 2021, a total of 86 patients (78 males, 8 females; mean age: 27±5 years; range, 16 to 40 years) who had no underlying lung disease and were diagnosed with the first episode of spontaneous pneumothorax were retrospectively analyzed. At the same time of diagnosis, all patients were screened for COVID-19 via polymerase chain reaction test of nasopharyngeal swabs.

Prognostic significance of pathological complete response in non-small cell lung cancer following neoadjuvant treatment.

Background: This study aims to investigate the factors associated with pathological complete response following neoadjuvant treatment and to examine the prognostic value of pathological complete response in patients with non-small cell lung cancer undergoing surgical resection.

Methods: Between February 2009 and January 2016, a total of 112 patients (96 males, 16 females; mean age 60±8 years; range, 37 to 85 years) with the diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer who underwent anatomical pulmonary resection after neoadjuvant treatment were retrospectively analyzed. Demographic, clinical, radiological, and pathological characteristics of the patients were recorded.

Results of surgical resection in lung cancer with synchronous brain metastasis.

Background: This study aims to investigate the factors affecting the survival of operated non-small cell lung cancer patients with synchronous brain metastasis.

Methods: Clinical outcomes of a total of 16 patients (14 males, 2 females; mean age 60 years; range, 41 to 71 years) who were diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and concomitant solitary/oligo brain metastasis and who underwent an intervention primarily for cranium, followed by lung resection in our clinic between January 2012 and January 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Cranial surgery or gamma-knife radiosurgery was performed in the treatment of brain metastases.

Spontaneous pneumothorax in the elderly: a sign of a malignancy?

Background: Spontaneous pneumothorax usually occurs as a result of rupture of a subpleural bleb or emphysematous bulla. Spontaneous pneumothorax, which is more common in younger age groups, might be the first sign of pulmonary malignancy, especially when it manifests in older patients.

Methods: Data of all patients who were treated for spontaneous pneumothorax in our clinic between June 2013 and June 2017 were examined retrospectively.

Prognostic Importance of the Lymph Node Factor in Surgically Resected Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Background: Patients with N1 non-small cell lung cancer represent a heterogeneous population. The aim of this study is to determine the difference of survival rate between subtypes of N1 disease in surgically resected non-small cell lung cancer patients and to compare the survival in these patients with multi-N1 and single N2 (skip metastasis) disease.

Methods: Patients who underwent anatomical pulmonary resection in our institution between 2007 and 2014 with a pathological diagnosis of N1 and single N2 positive non-small cell lung cancer were included in the study.

Factors affecting complication rates of pneumonectomy in destroyed lung.

Background: This study aims to investigate the relationship between characteristics of patients who were performed pneumonectomy for destroyed lung and their surgical procedures with postoperative complications.

Methods: Thirty-nine patients (19 males, 20 females; mean age 35 years; range, 6 to 71 years) who were performed pneumonectomy with a diagnosis of destroyed lung between February 2007 and October 2014 were retrospectively evaluated. Patients were divided into two as those who did not develop any postoperative complication (group 1) and those who developed a postoperative complication (group 2).

The Feasibility of Thoracoscopic Resection in Bronchiectasis.

Introduction: Minimally invasive surgery is the treatment of choice in early-stage lung cancer. However, experience in infectious lung disease, primarily bronchiectasis, is limited probably because of the presence of dense pleural adhesions, multiple lymph nodes, and spiral bronchial arteries. The present study shows our experience of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy and segmentectomy in the treatment of bronchiectasis.

Video-assisted minimally invasive diaphragmatic plication: feasibility of a recognized procedure through an uncharacteristic hybrid approach.

Background: Diaphragmatic plication is an approved surgical procedure for treatment of symptomatic diaphragmatic paralysis and eventration. We aim to define our minimally invasive technique of plication and objectively assess our surgical outcomes of the largest series reported in the literature so far, using pulmonary function tests.

Methods: Symptomatic patients whom were planned to undergo plication using video-assisted mini-thoracotomy between December 2009 and December 2015 were the cohort of this retrospective study.

The efficacy and economical benefits of blood patch pleurodesis in secondary spontaneous pneumothorax patients.

Introduction: Prolonged air leak in secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) patients remains one of the biggest challenges for thoracic surgeons. This study investigates the feasibility, effectiveness, clinical outcomes, and economical benefits of the autologous blood patch pleurodesis method in SSP.

Material And Methods: First-episode SSP patients undergoing autologous blood patch pleurodesis for resistant air leak following underwater-seal thoracostomy, between January 2010 and June 2013 were taken into the study.

Management and Surgical Outcomes of Concurrent Tuberculosis and Lung Cancer.

 Concurrent pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and lung cancer are rarely encountered in Western countries; however, it is more common in developing countries. We aim to share the diagnostic and treatment approaches in this study.  Clinical files of all patients undergoing lung resection for non-small cell carcinoma with concurrent pulmonary TB between February 2006 and December 2012 were investigated retrospectively in terms of patient characteristics, operation methods, definite pathology and stage of tumor, postoperative treatment schemes, and associated complications.

Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Lung.

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the lung is a rare condition, with a reported incidence between 0.04 - 1.2% of all tumors of the lung.

A comparison of propofol-midazolam and midazolam alone for sedation in endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration: a retrospective cohort study.

Objectives: Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a new, minimally invasive, bronchoscopic technique used in the evaluation of inthrathoracic lymph nodes.Use of sedation drugs before the procedure differs among centres. There is no standardization about sedation before EBUS-TBNA.

Is Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Adequate in Treatment of Pulmonary Hydatidosis?

Background: Surgical management of pulmonary hydatid cyst disease has been well established. However, there are still limited data on the role of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in treatment of this disease. The aim of this study is to identify the advantages and disadvantages of minimally invasive surgery and compare the outcomes with patients undergoing thoracotomy in this parasitic disease.

Is single port enough in minimally surgery for pneumothorax?

Background: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is a widespread used procedure for treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax patients. In this study, the adaptation of single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery approach to primary spontaneous pneumothorax patients necessitating surgical treatment, with its pros and cons over the traditional two- or three-port approaches are examined.

Methods: Between January 2011 and August 2013, 146 primary spontaneous pneumothorax patients suitable for surgical treatment are evaluated prospectively.

Pulmonary resection in the treatment of life-threatening hemoptysis.

Purpose: Massive hemoptysis is a life threatening situation with high mortality rates. Surgery is effective, however generally an avoided treatment. We report our experience with patients undergoing lung resection for life-threatening hemoptysis.

Chondrosarcoma of the anterior chest wall: surgical resection and reconstruction with titanium mesh.

Primary malignant tumors of the chest wall are uncommon. Chondrosarcoma is the most common malignancy of the sternum. The current therapy for chondrosarcoma requires adequate surgical excision.

A comparative cost analysis study of lobectomy performed via video-assisted thoracic surgery versus thoracotomy in Turkey.

Introduction: Cost analysis studies performed in western countries report that the overall cost of lobectomies performed via video-assisted thoracic surgery is similar to or less than those performed via thoracotomy. The situation may be different in a developing country.

Aim: We evaluated the cost differences of these two surgical methods.

One-port videothoracoscopic surgical intervention.

Background: One-port video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has recently been proposed as an alternative to conventional 3-port VATS. To reduce pain, chest wall paresthesia, and hospital stay, lesser ports are the current direction.

Materials And Methods: From 2007 to 2010, 98 patients underwent 1-port VATS procedure.

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor: a rare tumor of the lung.

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare lesion, representing 0.04-1.2% of all lung tumors.

Are the 18F-FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography findings in bronchopulmonary carcinoid tumors different than expected?

Bronchopulmonary carcinoid tumors (BPCT) are known as low malignity tumors. Different surgical methods are therapeutically used, ranging from simple excision of the mass to large regional resections. Also, the role of positron emission tomography in the diagnosis and staging of BPCT is controversial as false negative results has been reported in literature.

The experimental use of N-butyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive in pulmonary wedge resections.

Background: In this experimental study, the effectiveness of N-butyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive on preventing air leakage after pulmonary wedge resection was observed.

Methods: Twenty pairs of sheep lungs were used. Before initiating the study, the sheep lungs were ventilated to identify any air leakage from the parenchyma.