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J Cardiothorac Surg
December 2024
Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610044, P.R. China.
Objectives: Compare the differences in perioperative clinical characteristics of lung cancer patients of different genders who have undergone VATS lobectomy, and explore the impact of these differences on the short-term prognosis of patients.
Methods: A total of 338 consecutive patients with lung cancer who underwent VATS lobectomy in our hospital from August 2021 to August 2022 were retrospectively analyzed, they were divided into male group and female group. The perioperative characteristics and short-term prognosis of different groups were compared.
ANZ J Surg
December 2024
Department of Oncology, Leping Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Leping, China.
Background: Both radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA) are commonly used non-surgical treatment methods for lung cancer/lung metastases (LC/LM). However, there is still debate over which one is superior. The meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety between the two groups.
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January 2025
Kayseri Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kliniği, 38080 Kocasian, Kayseri, Türkiye.
Subcutaneous emphysema, caused by the presence of air or gas in subcutaneous tissues, can be infectious or noninfectious. A thorough clinical evaluation, including both physical examination and radiological imaging, is required to distinguish benign subcutaneous emphysema from necrotizing soft tissue infections. In this article, we report a 12-year-old female patient with benign subcutaneous emphysema of the upper extremity and highlight the importance of an accurate diagnosis to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention.
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November 2024
Department of Surgery, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, USA.
A 67-year-old female presented to the emergency department after falling on her chest. On initial presentation, her chest wall was tender to palpation with mild overlying ecchymosis. Initial imaging demonstrated a sternal body fracture with minimal retrosternal hematoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn high-risk patients undergoing emergency tracheostomy, especially with advanced malignancies and comorbidities, vigilant monitoring and immediate management of complications like extensive subcutaneous emphysema are crucial. Prompt intervention and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential to optimize outcomes and effectively address severe postoperative issues.
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