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View article: Blunt Chest Trauma and Chylothorax: A Systematic Review
Blunt Chest Trauma and Chylothorax: A Systematic Review Open
Introduction: Although traumatic chylothorax is predominantly associated with penetrating injuries, instances following blunt trauma, as a rare and challenging condition, are being increasingly documented. This study aims to systematically…
View article: Chest drain through utility vs separate incision in single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: a randomized controlled trial
Chest drain through utility vs separate incision in single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: a randomized controlled trial Open
Background: This study explores whether using a separate incision for pleural drainage will yield superior results compared to inserting a chest drain through the utility incision in patients with operable lung cancer undergoing single uti…
View article: Revisiting Pulmonary Sporotrichosis: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of an Overlooked Fungal Infection
Revisiting Pulmonary Sporotrichosis: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of an Overlooked Fungal Infection Open
Introduction Pulmonary sporotrichosis (PST) is a rare and neglected but severe disease. Its optimal management remains challenging, as recommendations are primarily derived from case reports. This study summarizes PST patients' presentatio…
View article: The clinical manifestations and treatment outcomes of Behçet's disease: A single‐center experience
The clinical manifestations and treatment outcomes of Behçet's disease: A single‐center experience Open
Background and Aims Behçet's disease is a chronic, multisystemic, and relapsing inflammatory disorder. It lacks a permanent cure, the focus of treatment is on mitigating symptoms, decreasing the frequency and severity of relapses, and prev…
View article: Post COVID-19 Pulmonary Fibrosis Management: A Systematic Review
Post COVID-19 Pulmonary Fibrosis Management: A Systematic Review Open
Introduction Post-COVID-19 Pulmonary Fibrosis (PC-19-PF) is among the complications following COVID-19. It is the complication that is associated with the most amount of long-term impact on the respiratory system. Different physicians appr…
View article: Myeloid osseous metaplasia of the lung: A case report
Myeloid osseous metaplasia of the lung: A case report Open
Pulmonary osseous metaplasia is a disease in which mature bone is found within the parenchyma of the lung. The current study presents a case of pulmonary osseous metaplasia in a 64-year-old female. The patient was previously diagnosed with…
View article: Pembrolizumab (Anti-PD-1) Immunotherapy in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature
Pembrolizumab (Anti-PD-1) Immunotherapy in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature Open
Introduction Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an infrequent and aggressive type of cancer that is difficult to treat, and standard therapies have shown limited effectiveness. There have been recent advances in the development of targeted …
View article: Muscle herniation following single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A case report
Muscle herniation following single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A case report Open
Introduction and importance Single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is a less invasive approach for patients undergoing a bullectomy. This report demonstrates a case of post-single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery of rhom…
View article: Cardiopulmonary Complications Following COVID-19 Vaccinations: A Systematic Review
Cardiopulmonary Complications Following COVID-19 Vaccinations: A Systematic Review Open
Introduction Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines were insufficient to detect uncommon adverse outcomes that are crucial for risk-benefit analyses and informing clinical practice post-vaccination. As a result, detection of infrequent adver…
View article: Capitonnage Method for Surgical Management of Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts: A Case Series
Capitonnage Method for Surgical Management of Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts: A Case Series Open
Introduction Hydatid disease of the lung, which is caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is commonly found in Mediterranean countries. Surgery is the primary mode of treatment for patients with pulmonary hydatid disease. This study aims to as…
View article: Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm-Related Fatal Hemoptysis in Behcet's Disease: A Case Report with Literature Review
Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm-Related Fatal Hemoptysis in Behcet's Disease: A Case Report with Literature Review Open
Introduction Behcet's disease is a multisystemic disorder of unknown etiology. Vascular involvement is identified by the development of aneurysms and occlusion of the vessels. The current report aimed to discuss a case of Behcet disease pr…
View article: A Comprehensive Study of Pericardial Hydatid Cyst: Systematic Review and Meta-Data Presentation
A Comprehensive Study of Pericardial Hydatid Cyst: Systematic Review and Meta-Data Presentation Open
Introduction Pericardial hydatid cysts constitute 7% of all cases of cardiac hydatidosis, yet their occurrence is often associated with several life-threatening complications. This study presents a systematic review of reported cases of pe…
View article: Hydatid Cyst in the Pulmonary Artery: A Systematic Review
Hydatid Cyst in the Pulmonary Artery: A Systematic Review Open
Introduction It is uncommon to have a hydatid cyst in the pulmonary artery. Typically, it results from an intracardiac cyst or a surgical cyst rupturing from a hepatic origin. The objective of this systematic review is to describe this rar…
View article: CONSISTENCY BETWEEN BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE AND ENDOTRACHEAL ASPIRATE IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA
CONSISTENCY BETWEEN BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE AND ENDOTRACHEAL ASPIRATE IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA Open
Background Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common nosocomial lung infection. Quick and accurate identification of the causative pathogen is crucial to improve prognosis. To date, the literature is controversial regarding whether…
View article: Myocardial infarction following COVID-19 vaccine administration; a systematic review
Myocardial infarction following COVID-19 vaccine administration; a systematic review Open
View article: Post COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis; a meta-analysis study
Post COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis; a meta-analysis study Open
Introduction; Pulmonary fibrosis is a frequently reported COVID-19 sequela in which the exact prevalence and risk factors are yet to be established. This meta-analysis aims to investigate the prevalence of post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis …
View article: Recurrent spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema of unknown origin: A case report with literature review
Recurrent spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema of unknown origin: A case report with literature review Open
Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema without known origin is a rare condition that may resolve by conservative treatment.
View article: Post COVID-19 hemorrhagic pericardial effusion; A case report with literature review
Post COVID-19 hemorrhagic pericardial effusion; A case report with literature review Open
Hemorrhagic PE can be a rare but possible post-COVID-19 sequel, and echocardiography can be used to confirm its diagnosis. Drainage is necessary to resolve the effusion.
View article: Post COVID-19 pulmonary complications; a single center experience
Post COVID-19 pulmonary complications; a single center experience Open
Following the resolution of COVID-19, patients may experience severe pulmonary complications that may last for months and can affect quality of life, ICU admission, or even death.