Publications by authors named "Satoru Shirakura"
Article Synopsis
- A 64-year-old man with a complex cancer history underwent thoracoscopic McKeown esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) located in the middle thoracic region.
- The surgery involved careful mobilization of the tumor, which was close to critical structures like the thoracic duct and bronchi, while preserving key blood vessels to avoid complications.
- The patient faced a minor pneumothorax but was discharged after 44 days, highlighting the surgery's safety despite the patient's challenging medical background.
[A Case of Severe Hyponatremia Caused by Renal Salt Wasting Syndrome in Oropharyngeal Cancer].
Nihon Jibiinkoka Gakkai Kaiho
August 2015
Hyponatremia is one of the electrolyte abnormalities frequently encountered in cancer therapy. Cisplatin is a well-known drug which can raise various adverse events, including hyponatremia. A male with advanced oropharyngeal cancer is presented in the present report, who was treated with radiotherapy with concurrent administration of cisplatin and who underwent a total of three episodes of severe hyponatremia in the course of therapy.
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