This article explores the outcomes of chest wall resection and reconstruction (CWRR) in patients with primary chest wall sarcomas. Key findings of this study include an R0 resection rate of 95.5 percent, a median overall survival rate of 58.8 months and a disease-free survival rate of 53.6 months.
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October 31, 2024
August 19, 2024
This case presents a young woman diagnosed with a cyst in the lower lobe of the left lung, which was suspected to be a hydatic cyst. The patient underwent robotic-assisted cystotomy and capitonnage. The authors believe this is the first case of pulmonary hydatid cyst resection using a robotic-assisted platform.
August 16, 2024
A first for the Diego Gonzalez Rivas Foundation mobile surgery unit as the team begins surgical treatments in Africa.
August 15, 2024
Penetrating thoracic injuries have high risks of morbidity and mortality, with severe pulmonary vascular and bronchial injuries sometimes necessitating post-traumatic pneumonectomy and perioperative ECMO support due to right ventricular and respiratory failure.
August 15, 2024
As the understanding of the natural progression of smaller peripheral lung nodules grows, the treatment options and existing paradigms continue to change. One area that is under intense study involves ground glass nodules (GGOs), which are detected by high resolution CT scans.
August 14, 2024
This video demonstrates a NUSS procedure, which was performed by international expert and President of the Chest Wall International Group, Dr. Dawn Jaroszewski.
August 12, 2024
This video discusses the indications for lung autotransplantation and demonstrates the technical steps.
August 9, 2024
Dr. Tristan Yan demonstrates a mega-thoracic aortic aneurysm repair.
August 7, 2024
CTSNet Senior Editor Mara B. Antonoff spoke with Benny Weksler about his study on cryoablation of intercostal nerves in minimally invasive thoracic surgery.
August 1, 2024
Button battery ingestion in children is associated with severe morbidity and mortality if not treated promptly, due to the coagulation necrosis that ensues. Formation of a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), due to tissue necrosis, is an exceedingly rare complication, albeit one that carries high mortality.