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Introduction: Sarcomas are rare cancers originating from mesenchymal tissues, manifesting in diverse anatomical locations, but notably in connective tissue, muscles and the skeleton. Thoracic sarcomas present a unique diagnostic and surgical challenge attributable to their rarity and pathoanatomy. Standard practice currently comprises wide surgical excision, often accompanied by adjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
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January 2025
Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland. Electronic address:
Introduction: Optimizing treatment strategies in polytrauma patients is a key focus in trauma research and timing of major fracture care remains one of the most actively discussed topics. Besides physiologic factors, associated injuries, and injury patterns also require consideration. For instance, the exact impact and relevance of traumatic brain injury on the timing of fracture care have not yet been fully investigated.
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January 2025
Division of Thoracic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Introduction: Pulmonary high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) includes small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC). The seventh and eighth editions of the TNM classification for lung cancer confirmed the applicability of this staging system for SCLC. With the proposal of N2 and M1c subcategories for the ninth edition classification, we assessed the applicability to NECs.
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January 2025
Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Electronic address:
Introduction: The Rutherford Classification for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is used to categorize peripheral artery disease severity through history and physical examination. This study investigated whether higher Rutherford Classification correlates with worse clinical outcomes and could serve as a predictive tool.
Methods: In this prospective single-center study , 252 patients undergoing lower extremity revascularization were followed for three years (2020-2023).
Introduction: Metabolic syndrome has become a major health risk affecting patients worldwide and has been shown to be a risk factor for postoperative complications following abdominal surgery. This study aims to elucidate the link between metabolic syndrome and postoperative complications and mortality following esophagectomy.
Methods: This is a retrospective study analyzing the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database (2017-2021).
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