Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Leading to Detection of Asymptomatic Acute Myeloid Leukemia in a 30-Year-Old Patient: A Case Report.

The widely use of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) may lead to accidental findings and the discovery of malignancy in pregnancy, often in asymptomatic patients. Diagnosis of such subclinical malignancy during pregnancy in the asymptomatic patient poses a predicament for both doctor and patient. The risks and benefits of possible treatment for both mother and child have to be weighted, and there is often limited scientific evidence available.

Learning Curve and Associated Morbidity of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: A Retrospective Multicenter Study.

Objective: To investigate the morbidity that is associated with the learning curve of minimally invasive esophagectomy.

Background: Although learning curves have been described, it is currently unknown how much extra morbidity is associated with the learning curve of technically challenging surgical procedures.

Methods: Prospectively collected data were retrospectively analyzed of all consecutive patients undergoing minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy in 4 European expert centers.