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View article: Is Chest Wall Resection Safe in Geriatric Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer?
Is Chest Wall Resection Safe in Geriatric Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer? Open
Purpose Our aim in this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of surgery in patients undergoing chest wall resection due to non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) based on age groups. Methods The study was conducted retrospectively on 1…
View article: Pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum in children
Pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum in children Open
Pneumothorax is a condition that describes the presence of air between the visceral and parietal pleura sheets and the consequent collapse of the lungs. The collapse of the lungs can be partial or total and can present in different clinica…
View article: Impact of preoperative scores on postoperative process in bronchiectasis surgery
Impact of preoperative scores on postoperative process in bronchiectasis surgery Open
Background: In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between bronchiectasis criteria, scores, and indices used today and surgical interventions due to bronchiectasis. Methods: Between January 2009 and December 2018, a total …
View article: Assessing Psychiatric Characteristics and Death Anxiety Levels in Patients with Lung Cancer
Assessing Psychiatric Characteristics and Death Anxiety Levels in Patients with Lung Cancer Open
Background Given that lung cancer is the deadliest cancer globally, it not only leads to physical issues but also triggers psychiatric challenges in patients with lung cancer. Research has shown that individuals with lung cancer encounter …
View article: Evaluation of factors affecting the development of re-operation due to hemorrhage after lung resection
Evaluation of factors affecting the development of re-operation due to hemorrhage after lung resection Open
In our study, preoperative factors affecting the development of re-operation after lung resection were examined.413 patients who underwent lung resection between 2018-2020 were included in our study. The preoperative data of 25 (6.1%) pati…
View article: Comparison of 6th, 7th, and 8th editions of the TNM staging in non-small cell lung cancer patients: Validation of the 8th edition of TNM staging
Comparison of 6th, 7th, and 8th editions of the TNM staging in non-small cell lung cancer patients: Validation of the 8th edition of TNM staging Open
Background: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of the transition from the 6 th edition of the Tumor, Node, Metastasis (TNM) staging system to the 7 th edition, and from the 7 th edition to the 8 th edition by comparing the sta…
View article: The Diagnostic Efficiency of the Use of Non-Standard Surgical Instruments in Mediastinoscopy
The Diagnostic Efficiency of the Use of Non-Standard Surgical Instruments in Mediastinoscopy Open
Introduction:Mediastinoscopy is an effective diagnostic method used in the diagnosing of benign granulomatous diseases and for lung cancer staging. However, the success of this method is directly proportional to the amount of pathological …
View article: Prognostic factors after pneumonectomy in non-small cell lung cancer
Prognostic factors after pneumonectomy in non-small cell lung cancer Open
Background: This study aims to evaluate the factors affecting survival and mortality in patients who underwent pneumonectomy for non-small cell lung cancer. Methods:The study included 241 pneumonectomy patients.Demographic data, mortality,…
View article: The effects of lymph node dissection techniques on the survival of geriatric patients with non-small cell lung cancer
The effects of lymph node dissection techniques on the survival of geriatric patients with non-small cell lung cancer Open
The effects of lymph node dissection techniques on the survival of geriatric patients with non-small cell lung cancer
View article: The effects of lymph node dissection techniques on the survival of geriatric patients with non-small cell lung cancer
The effects of lymph node dissection techniques on the survival of geriatric patients with non-small cell lung cancer Open
Background: Lymph nodes are the most important prognostic factors in lung cancer. Controversy still continues on lymph nodes prognosis. This study aims to evaluate the effects of lymph node dissection techniques on survival in geriatric pa…
View article: Prognostic factors after pneumonectomy in non-small cell lung cancer
Prognostic factors after pneumonectomy in non-small cell lung cancer Open
Background: This study aims to evaluate the factors affecting survival and mortality in patients who underwent pneumonectomy for non-small cell lung cancer.Methods: The study included 241 pneumonectomy patients. Demographic data, mortality…
View article: Factors affecting survival after resection of stage iib non-small cell lung cancer
Factors affecting survival after resection of stage iib non-small cell lung cancer Open
Background: Our aim in this study was to evaluate prognostic factors affecting survival and diseasefree survival (DFS) in the subgroups of stage IIB NSCLCs. Materials and Methods:Patients with stage IIB NSCLC who underwent surgery in our h…
View article: Factors affecting survival after anatomical lung resection in pulmonary aspergilloma: Our 10-year single institution experience
Factors affecting survival after anatomical lung resection in pulmonary aspergilloma: Our 10-year single institution experience Open
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term outcomes of patients who underwent anatomic lung resection for pulmonary aspergilloma and to evaluate the prognostic factors affecting early postoperative morbidity. Method…
View article: Did primary spontaneous pneumomediastinum risk factor alter in the period of COVID-19 pandemia?
Did primary spontaneous pneumomediastinum risk factor alter in the period of COVID-19 pandemia? Open
OBJECTIVES In this study, we aimed to establish risk factors for primary spontaneous pneumomediastinum associated with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and reveal those which are significant. METHODS The study included 62 patients with …
View article: Omentoplasty in the treatment of bronchopleural fistula after pulmonary resections
Omentoplasty in the treatment of bronchopleural fistula after pulmonary resections Open
Purpose: Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a complication that can occur after pulmonary resections onset may be early or late. This study aims to present our results using omentoplasty in the treatment of BPF. Materials and Methods: We retr…
View article: Prognostic Factors of Operated Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers: A Tertiary Center Long-Term Outcomes
Prognostic Factors of Operated Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers: A Tertiary Center Long-Term Outcomes Open
Aim:This study aimed to evaluate prognostic factors influencing survival in patients who underwent surgical resection of stage I nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in our center.Methods:A total of 472 patients with stage I NSCLC who were op…
View article: Evaluation of prognostic factors in lung cancers with surgical complete response after induction treatment
Evaluation of prognostic factors in lung cancers with surgical complete response after induction treatment Open
Background: This study aims to evaluate long-term results of induction treatment and to investigate prognostic factors affecting survival in non-small cell lung cancer patients with a pathological complete response. Methods: Between Januar…
View article: Prognostic value of glasgow prognostic score in patients with non-small cell lung cancers undergoing pn2 pneumonectomy
Prognostic value of glasgow prognostic score in patients with non-small cell lung cancers undergoing pn2 pneumonectomy Open
Background:The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between Glasgow Prognosis Score (GPS) and survival in patients who underwent pneumonectomy due to pN2 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Materials and Methods:A total of 45 p…
View article: The comparison of the acute physiology and chronic health evaluation ii, sequential organ failure assessment and american society of anesthesiologists physical status classification scores in the prediction of morbidity and mortality after lung surgery
The comparison of the acute physiology and chronic health evaluation ii, sequential organ failure assessment and american society of anesthesiologists physical status classification scores in the prediction of morbidity and mortality after lung surgery Open
The comparison of the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment and American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification scores in the prediction of morbidity and mortality after…
View article: Is it a Failure From Videothoracoscopy Convert to an Unexpected Thoracotomy in Interstitial Lung Disease Diagnosis?
Is it a Failure From Videothoracoscopy Convert to an Unexpected Thoracotomy in Interstitial Lung Disease Diagnosis? Open
Aim:In this study is to evaluate the preoperative risk factors and compare the complications of patients who underwent diagnostic VATS for interstitial lung diseases in our clinic and patients who started thoracoscopic and converted to tho…
View article: Prognostic Factors and Long-Term Results in Patients Who Underwent Videothoracoscopic Bronchogenic Cyst Excision
Prognostic Factors and Long-Term Results in Patients Who Underwent Videothoracoscopic Bronchogenic Cyst Excision Open
VATS procedure is a safe method in the surgical treatment of bronchogenic cysts, with less hospitalization and similar recurrence rates.
View article: Evaluating Giant Hydatid Cysts: Factors Affecting Mortality and Morbidity
Evaluating Giant Hydatid Cysts: Factors Affecting Mortality and Morbidity Open
Giant cysts are more common in the young age group than in older adults. Regardless of cyst size, surgery should be performed as soon as possible after diagnosis to avoid potential complications.
View article: Prognostic factors associated with morbidity and mortality after surgery for postintubation tracheal stenosis
Prognostic factors associated with morbidity and mortality after surgery for postintubation tracheal stenosis Open
Background: In this study, we reviewed the treatment, follow-up, and prognostic factors associated with complications in patients who underwent tracheal resection due to postintubation tracheal stenosis (PETS), in light of the literature. …
View article: Primary pulmonary carcinosarcomas: postoperative results and survival analysis
Primary pulmonary carcinosarcomas: postoperative results and survival analysis Open
Background: In this study, we assessed the long-term results of 11 patients that we operated due to primary pulmonary carcinosarcoma in the light of literature. Materials and Methods:We analyzed 11 patients' data, who underwent lung resect…
View article: Is intercostal nerve protection necessary and safe technique for postthoracotomy pain?
Is intercostal nerve protection necessary and safe technique for postthoracotomy pain? Open
Background: Our objective in this study was to prospectively evaluate the effects of conventional closure techniques, intracostal suture, and intercostal nerve preservation on postoperative morbidity and longterm pain management. Materials…
View article: Prognostic factors and long-term survival outcomes of thymic tumors
Prognostic factors and long-term survival outcomes of thymic tumors Open
Background: Thymic masses are the most common anterior mediastinal neoplasms.In this study, we analyzed the histopathologic subgroups and stages of thymic tumors, evaluated mortality and morbidity, and identified the factors affecting surv…
View article: Thoracic splenosis: a very rare cause of chest pain
Thoracic splenosis: a very rare cause of chest pain Open
Intrathoracic splenosis presents a rare thoracic lesion occurring after splenectomy or abdominal trauma as a consequence of heterotopic autotransplantation and implantation of splenic tissue.We present a 38-yearold man with intrathoracic s…
View article: Presentation and surgical treatment of congenital pulmonary airway malformation in an adult
Presentation and surgical treatment of congenital pulmonary airway malformation in an adult Open
Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) is a congenital lung disease that is usually diagnosed in the prenatal or neonatal period but is rarely seen in adults as well. In this report, we present a 26-year-old male patient who prese…