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View article: Early Detection of Lung Cancer: A Review of Innovative Milestones and Techniques
Early Detection of Lung Cancer: A Review of Innovative Milestones and Techniques Open
Lung cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Early detection of lung cancer can lead to identification of the cancer at its initial treatable stages and improves survival. Low-dose CT…
View article: Conflict of interest disclosure by US cardiothoracic surgeons
Conflict of interest disclosure by US cardiothoracic surgeons Open
Background Surgeon–industry collaboration is a key driver of advancement in surgical technology and practice. Disclosures of financial relationships between investigators and industries are important to ensure transparent and critical eval…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on esophageal cancer resource allocation: a systematic review
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on esophageal cancer resource allocation: a systematic review Open
Amidst resource scarcity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the multidisciplinary management of patients with EC was affected at multiple stages in the care pathway. Although the complete ramifications of reductions in EC diagnosis and delays i…
View article: Patient Satisfaction with Telephone Follow-up after Lung Resection: Are we making the right ‘call’? Telephone Follow-up after Lung Resection
Patient Satisfaction with Telephone Follow-up after Lung Resection: Are we making the right ‘call’? Telephone Follow-up after Lung Resection Open
Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare institutions increased utilization of telemedicine. The impact of telemedicine on quality of care in a surgical setting is an under researched area of the literature. The purpose of th…
View article: Resource allocation during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and the impact on patients with lung cancer: a systematic review
Resource allocation during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and the impact on patients with lung cancer: a systematic review Open
OBJECTIVES The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in unprecedented tolls on both economies and human life. Healthcare resources needed to be reallocated away from the care of patients and towards supporting the pandemic …
View article: Health Care Utilization and Costs in Lung Cancer Screening Participants—A Propensity-Matched Economic Analysis
Health Care Utilization and Costs in Lung Cancer Screening Participants—A Propensity-Matched Economic Analysis Open
Modest increases in outpatient costs are noted in individuals undergoing LCS, in part attributable to the screening examinations, without differences in overall health care costs. Health care costs and utilization seem otherwise similar in…
View article: 225. PREDICTORS OF ANASTOMOTIC LEAK AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING ESOPHAGECTOMY: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT OF 6669 PATIENTS
225. PREDICTORS OF ANASTOMOTIC LEAK AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING ESOPHAGECTOMY: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT OF 6669 PATIENTS Open
Background Despite advances in operative techniques, anastomotic leak (AL) after esophagectomy remains a dreaded complication associated with a relatively high morbidity and mortality. Identification of patient and surgical factors associa…
View article: A prospective Canadian gastroesophageal cancer database: What have we learned?
A prospective Canadian gastroesophageal cancer database: What have we learned? Open
Many of the patients with GEA in this study presented with advanced disease, and only 61% were offered curative-intent surgery. A prospective multicentre national GEA database is now being established.
View article: A158 FINDINGS FROM A MULTIDISCIPLINARY DATABASE FOR PATIENTS WITH BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS AND EARLY ESOPHAGEAL ADENOCARCINOMA
A158 FINDINGS FROM A MULTIDISCIPLINARY DATABASE FOR PATIENTS WITH BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS AND EARLY ESOPHAGEAL ADENOCARCINOMA Open
Background Previously, Barrett’s esophagus (BE) with high grade dysplasia (HGD) or neoplasia was treated with esophagectomy; however, recent guidelines support the use of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for T1a esophageal adenocarcinoma…
View article: Sarcopenia reduces overall survival in unresectable oesophageal cancer: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Sarcopenia reduces overall survival in unresectable oesophageal cancer: a systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Sarcopenia measured through body composition analysis is emerging as an important prognosticator among various malignancies, including oesophageal cancer. Skeletal muscle index (SMI) as determined by the third lumbar vertebrae on cross‐sec…
View article: Competency Assessment for Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery: Design and Delphi Review, a Collaboration With the American Foregut Society
Competency Assessment for Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery: Design and Delphi Review, a Collaboration With the American Foregut Society Open
Background: Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, including hiatus hernia repair, is a common operation performed by both general and thoracic surgeons and an important learning objective for surgical trainees. This study aimed to design a com…
View article: Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Metastasizing to a Solitary Fibrous Tumor: An Unprecedented Case of Tumor-to-tumor Metastasis
Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Metastasizing to a Solitary Fibrous Tumor: An Unprecedented Case of Tumor-to-tumor Metastasis Open
We present the unique case of a patient with TMT from esophageal adenocarcinoma to an SFT in the posterior neck, not previously reported in the literature. This rare condition with unique oncologic implications highlights the need for a mu…
View article: A Novel Composite Biomarker Panel For Detection Of Early Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
A Novel Composite Biomarker Panel For Detection Of Early Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Open
Purpose To investigate a novel composite methodology of using targeted serum microRNAs (micro ribonucleic acid; miRNA) and urine metabolites for the accurate detection of early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods Consecutivel…
View article: Excision of middle mediastinal parathyroid adenoma by videoscopic assisted mediastinoscopy (VAM)
Excision of middle mediastinal parathyroid adenoma by videoscopic assisted mediastinoscopy (VAM) Open
We report a case involving a female patient with primary hyperparathyroidism arising from a middle mediastinal parathyroid adenoma. Initial diagnosis was made based on a history of polyuria and recurrent renal colic. At the age of 77 she u…
View article: Diagnosing Lung Cancers through Examination of Micro-RNA Biomarkers in Blood, Plasma, Serum and Sputum: A Review and Summary of Current Literature
Diagnosing Lung Cancers through Examination of Micro-RNA Biomarkers in Blood, Plasma, Serum and Sputum: A Review and Summary of Current Literature Open
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related morbidity and mortality worldwide. Currently, the vast majority of lung cancers are diagnosed at a late stage, when patients become symptomatic leading to dismal, less than 15% five-year s…
View article: MicroRNA Expression Profiling of Sputum for the Detection of Early and Locally Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Prospective Case–Control Study
MicroRNA Expression Profiling of Sputum for the Detection of Early and Locally Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Prospective Case–Control Study Open
Background: Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is associated with very poor overall survival because 70% of patients present with locally advanced or metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis. MicroRNAS (miRNAS) are a class of short, non…
View article: Influences of a yoga intervention on the postural skills of the Italian short track speed skating team
Influences of a yoga intervention on the postural skills of the Italian short track speed skating team Open
These results suggest that yoga could be inserted into out-of-season training cycles, even in a high volume training cycle. Planned with the decision training tools, it allows athletes to diversify their motor time-on-task by integrating a…