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View article: Retrospective evaluation of analgesia approaches in patients undergoing thoracic surgery over the last one year: A single-center study
Retrospective evaluation of analgesia approaches in patients undergoing thoracic surgery over the last one year: A single-center study Open
Objective: Providing adequate analgesia after thoracic surgery plays an important role in preventing pulmonary complications while accelerating postoperative recovery. This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the effectiveness of analg…
View article: Current Management of Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst
Current Management of Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst Open
Hydatid disease is a zoonotic infection caused by the larval stage of the Echinococcus granulosus worm, commonly found in developing countries. The lungs represent the second most commonly affected organ in both children and adults. The di…
View article: Rifampicin-induced type 1 Kounis syndrome: a rare case.
Rifampicin-induced type 1 Kounis syndrome: a rare case. Open
Kounis syndrome (KS) manifests as an acute coronary syndrome triggered by allergy, hypersensitivity, or anaphylaxis. It is believed that mast cells and histamine can potentially induce acute cardiac events by activating various inflammator…
View article: Comparison of the postoperative analgesic efficacy of serratus anterior plane block with different types of blocks for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Comparison of the postoperative analgesic efficacy of serratus anterior plane block with different types of blocks for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Background: The study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy of single-shot serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) with other regional block techniques. Methods: In this meta-analysis, randomi…
View article: Overview of indications for pulmonary sleeve resection
Overview of indications for pulmonary sleeve resection Open
Pulmonary sleeve resection is a complex lung resection and reconstruction surgery mostly performed in patients with centrally located locally invasive lung cancers which often penetrate into central airways and vasculature. This approach w…
View article: Doubling time in pulmonary and hepatic hydatid cysts
Doubling time in pulmonary and hepatic hydatid cysts Open
Background: This study aims to investigate whether the concept of doubling time in hydatid cysts differs according to different parameters such as age, sex, and whether the cyst is located in the lung or liver. Background: This study aims …
View article: Left lower lobe bronchus originating from the right intermediate bronchus
Left lower lobe bronchus originating from the right intermediate bronchus Open
Journal Article Accepted manuscript Left lower lobe bronchus originating from the right intermediate bronchus Get access Yener Aydin, MD, Yener Aydin, MD Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ataturk University, Medical Faculty, Erzurum, Turkey …
View article: Comparing Capitonnage and Uncapitonnage Techniques for Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Comparing Capitonnage and Uncapitonnage Techniques for Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Surgery is the primary treatment for pulmonary hydatid cysts. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the results of capitonnage and uncapitonnage techniques for the surgery of pulmonary hydatid cysts. Descriptive Boolean…
View article: Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst in Children and Adults: Diagnosis and Management
Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst in Children and Adults: Diagnosis and Management Open
Hydatid cyst disease induced by Echinococcus granulosus is a parasitic disease known since ancient times. Today, it continues to be seen in many countries and creates serious problems. The lung is the second most frequently affected organ …
View article: Pulmonary Hamartomas: A Single-Center Analysis of 59 Cases
Pulmonary Hamartomas: A Single-Center Analysis of 59 Cases Open
Pulmonary hamartomas are usually detected incidentally and as a solitary pulmonary nodule. Although radiological findings provide important information, a definitive diagnosis is usually made during surgery. Parenchyma-sparing surgery shou…
View article: Minimally invasive Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy for esophageal cancer
Minimally invasive Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy for esophageal cancer Open
Background: In this study, we present our minimally invasive Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy technique and survival rates of this technique. Methods: Between September 2013 and December 2020, a total of 140 patients (56 males, 84 females; mean ag…
View article: Is thoracic esophagostomy an option in esophageal perforation in pediatric patients?
Is thoracic esophagostomy an option in esophageal perforation in pediatric patients? Open
Esophagostomy and subsequent esophagectomy are extremely rare operations in the management of benign esophageal perforations in children. In this report, we present a 20-month-old female in whom we performed thoracic esophagostomy and subs…
View article: Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Approach to Esophageal Perforation
Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Approach to Esophageal Perforation Open
Although esophageal perforation is rare, it is a life-threatening condition. The esophagus is very sensitive to rupture and perforation due to the absence of a serosal layer. More than half of the esophageal perforations are iatrogenic and…
View article: Comparison of VATS and Thoracotomy Results in Mediastinal Neurogenic Tumors
Comparison of VATS and Thoracotomy Results in Mediastinal Neurogenic Tumors Open
Most of the mediastinal neurogenic tumors are benign and surgical resection is required in their treatment. With increasing experience, resection can be performed thoracoscopically in most cases.
View article: Evaluation of albendazole efficiency and complications in patients with pulmonary hydatid cyst
Evaluation of albendazole efficiency and complications in patients with pulmonary hydatid cyst Open
OBJECTIVES This study investigated the efficacy and complications of albendazole use after surgery in patients with pulmonary hydatid cysts. METHODS One hundred fifty-three consecutive patients who met the study criteria out of 215 patient…
View article: Modified capitonnage technique for giant pulmonary hydatid cyst surgery
Modified capitonnage technique for giant pulmonary hydatid cyst surgery Open
OBJECTIVES This study investigated the effectiveness of the modified technique (Aydin Technique), which was applied for capitonnage in the surgical treatment of giant pulmonary hydatid cysts. METHODS Twenty-two cases were operated on for g…
View article: Laparoscopic approach in the treatment of Morgagni hernia
Laparoscopic approach in the treatment of Morgagni hernia Open
Background: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of primary laparoscopic repair of Morgagni hernia. Methods: In this retrospective study, a total of 12 patients (4 males, 8 females; mean age 56.5±14.9 years; range, 3…
View article: The diagnostic value of fiberoptic bronchoscopy in ruptured lung hydatid cysts
The diagnostic value of fiberoptic bronchoscopy in ruptured lung hydatid cysts Open
Bronchoscopy is a particularly valuable method in the definitive diagnosis of ruptured lung hydatid cysts. The definite diagnosis is based on the visualization of the endobronchial membrane during bronchoscopy or scolices in the bronchial …
View article: The Availability of Echinococcus IgG ELISA for Diagnosing Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts
The Availability of Echinococcus IgG ELISA for Diagnosing Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts Open
Our study demonstrated that the most important factor that affects the positivity of Echinococcus IgG is the rupture of cysts. When ruptured cysts become confusing, Echinococcus IgG can contribute toward a diagnosis.