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View article: Osteopathic manipulative treatment in the management of headaches associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction: systematic review and meta-analysis
Osteopathic manipulative treatment in the management of headaches associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction: systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Context Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can be utilized as a primary or adjunctive treatment for headaches associated with musculoskeletal disorders. Although previous systematic reviews investigated the effectiveness of manual th…
View article: Wrong place at the right time, a case of primary bronchial myoepithelial carcinoma
Wrong place at the right time, a case of primary bronchial myoepithelial carcinoma Open
Primary bronchial myoepithelial carcinoma is a rare neoplasm, accounting for less than 1% of all primary lung malignancies. These tumours typically arise from submucosal tracheobronchial glands and are resistant to chemotherapy and radioth…
View article: Post-operative analgesic regime in a patient with congenital indifference to pain
Post-operative analgesic regime in a patient with congenital indifference to pain Open
A man in his thirties with congenital indifference to pain with anosmia (CIP) presented to a tertiary centre for an elective biopsy and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Intra-operatively, he demonstrated no autonomic reflex in respons…
View article: A Retrospective Study on the Long-Term Outcomes of Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy Versus Sublobar Resection in Lung Cancer: Analysis From the Scottish Cancer Registry
A Retrospective Study on the Long-Term Outcomes of Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy Versus Sublobar Resection in Lung Cancer: Analysis From the Scottish Cancer Registry Open
Sublobar lung resection should remain the preferable treatment for lung cancer in patients who are suitable for resection. Large randomized controlled trials are still needed to guide treatment in patients who are suitable for both options…
View article: Treating Spontaneous Pneumothorax Using an Innovative Surgical Technique Called Capnodissection Pleurectomy: Case Report
Treating Spontaneous Pneumothorax Using an Innovative Surgical Technique Called Capnodissection Pleurectomy: Case Report Open
Spontaneous pneumothorax is one of the most common conditions encountered in thoracic surgery. This condition can be treated conservatively or surgically based on indications and guidelines. Traditional surgical management includes pleurod…
View article: The Effect of Pandemic on Lung Cancer Waiting Time - Tertiary Center Experience
The Effect of Pandemic on Lung Cancer Waiting Time - Tertiary Center Experience Open
Unexpectedly waiting times elapsing between the referral to surgery and the date of surgery amongst lung cancer patients showed improvement during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is likely due to prioritizing cancer patients. Nevertheless, act…
View article: Subclavian vein epithelioid hemangioendothelioma: Multidisciplinary surgical approach
Subclavian vein epithelioid hemangioendothelioma: Multidisciplinary surgical approach Open
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a rare primary vascular tumour, usually malignant. We present the case of a 60-year-old woman who presented with hoarseness of voice and a persistent cough. During evaluation, a left supraclavicula…
View article: Treating Spontaneous Pneumothorax Using an Innovative Surgical Technique Called Capnodissection Pleurectomy: Case Report (Preprint)
Treating Spontaneous Pneumothorax Using an Innovative Surgical Technique Called Capnodissection Pleurectomy: Case Report (Preprint) Open
UNSTRUCTURED Spontaneous pneumothorax is one of the most common conditions encountered in thoracic surgery. This condition can be treated conservatively or surgically based on indications and guidelines. Traditional surgical management in…
View article: Association of aortic valve size with the degree of aortic valve calcification in patients with severe aortic stenosis
Association of aortic valve size with the degree of aortic valve calcification in patients with severe aortic stenosis Open
Background The development and progression of aortic valve calcification (AVC) is a major contributor to the severity of aortic stenosis (AS). Currently, the 2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines recommend the use of the Agatston AVC score to predict …
View article: Multicentric Castleman’s disease of the lungs mimicking a multifocal adenocarcinoma
Multicentric Castleman’s disease of the lungs mimicking a multifocal adenocarcinoma Open
A female patient presented with fever of unknown origin, night sweats and weight loss. She had no pulmonary symptoms. Investigations revealed bilateral ground glass lung lesions which were subsequently followed-up with imaging. Two years l…
View article: Classic biphasic pulmonary blastoma (CBPB): a rare primary pulmonary malignancy
Classic biphasic pulmonary blastoma (CBPB): a rare primary pulmonary malignancy Open
Classic biphasic pulmonary blastoma (CBPB) is a very rare primary pulmonary malignancy with distinctive clinical and pathological features. Usually CBPB presents with either non specific symptoms or is diagnosed incidentally. Histologicall…
View article: Group A Streptococcus necrotising myositis of the limbs secondary to cavitating pneumonia
Group A Streptococcus necrotising myositis of the limbs secondary to cavitating pneumonia Open
Necrotising myositis is a rare complication of Group A Streptococcus infection requiring early and aggressive surgical management to prevent mortality. However, early diagnosis is difficult due to non-specific initial presentation and a lo…
View article: Case report: Endobronchial valve placement for treatment of a persistent air leak
Case report: Endobronchial valve placement for treatment of a persistent air leak Open
Demonstration of the therapeutic utility of endobronchial valves in elderly high-risk patients unsuitable for surgery http://ow.ly/Y7eEx.