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View article: Preoperative computed tomography–guided microcoil localization of small peripheral pulmonary nodules: A prospective randomized controlled trial
Preoperative computed tomography–guided microcoil localization of small peripheral pulmonary nodules: A prospective randomized controlled trial Open
View article: A brief tool to assess capacity to consent for medical care among homeless individuals with problematic substance use: study protocol
A brief tool to assess capacity to consent for medical care among homeless individuals with problematic substance use: study protocol Open
View article: The use of thoracoscopy to enhance medical students′ interest and understanding of thoracic anatomy
The use of thoracoscopy to enhance medical students′ interest and understanding of thoracic anatomy Open
Incorporating live surgery using thoracoscopic video presentation in the gross anatomy teaching curriculum had high acceptance and satisfaction scores from first year medical students. The video increased students' interest in learning, in…
View article: The demographics of significant firearm injury in Canadian trauma centres and the associated predictors of inhospital mortality.
The demographics of significant firearm injury in Canadian trauma centres and the associated predictors of inhospital mortality. Open
A predominance of young men are injured intentionally with handguns in Canada, whereas older patients suffer self-inflicted injuries with long guns. The significant number of firearm deaths, largely in the first day, highlights the importa…
View article: Empyema: An Increasing Concern in Canada
Empyema: An Increasing Concern in Canada Open
BACKGROUND: Empyema is a suppurative infection of the pleural space. Without prompt treatment, it can result in significant hospital stays, more invasive treatments as it progresses, and substantial morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVES: The…
View article: Development and validation of a disease-specific quality of life questionnaire (EQOL) for potentially curable patients with carcinoma of the esophagus
Development and validation of a disease-specific quality of life questionnaire (EQOL) for potentially curable patients with carcinoma of the esophagus Open
The objective was to develop, pretest and validate a disease-specific quality of life questionnaire for potentially curable patients with esophageal carcinoma, for use with the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Qua…
View article: Defining the Optimal Treatment of Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Decision Analysis
Defining the Optimal Treatment of Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Decision Analysis Open
View article: The practice of thoracic surgery in Canada.
The practice of thoracic surgery in Canada. Open
The objective of the consensus conference of the Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons (CATS) was to define the scope of thoracic surgery practice in Canada, to develop standards of practice, to define training and resource requirement…
View article: Peripheral Lung Nodules
Peripheral Lung Nodules Open
Preoperative localization of pulmonary nodules using percutaneous CT-guided platinum microcoil insertion combined with operative fluoroscopic visualization is a safe, effective technique that increases the success rate of VATS excision.
View article: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Open
A 39-year-old female executive has a several-month history of fatigue, headache, and memory lapse. Multiple specialists have performed evaluations, but no diagnosis has been established. During a period of feeling worse than usual, she cal…
View article: Laparoscopic Esophageal Myotomy and Anterior Partial Fundoplication for the Treatment of Achalasia
Laparoscopic Esophageal Myotomy and Anterior Partial Fundoplication for the Treatment of Achalasia Open