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Salivary metabolites as potential predictive biomarkers for lung surgery complications: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Saliva is often used as a tool for identifying systemic diseases because of the noninvasive nature of its collection. Moreover, salivary metabolites can be potential predictive factors for postoperative surviv...
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Learning Curve for Thoracoscopic Individual Basilar Segmentectomy: 18-Year Experience
Thoracoscopic anatomical individual basilar segmentectomy remains challenging owing to the deep intraparenchymal location of the hilar structures and anatomical variations. We analyzed and reported the experie...
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Evaluation of the radiofrequency identification lung marking system: a multicenter study in Japan
The radiofrequency identification (RFID) lung marking system is a novel technique using near-field radio-communication technology. The purpose of this study was to investigate the utility and feasibility of th...
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Open AccessCombined basilar subsegmentectomy for intralobar sequestration via uniportal VATS: a case report
Combined basilar subsegmentectomy via uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is an extremely complex surgery. Moreover, no the existing reports describe the procedure and technique. Here, we present th...
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Outcome of thoracoscopic anatomical sublobar resection under 3-dimensional computed tomography simulation
Previous studies have reported the feasibility and efficacy of thoracoscopic anatomical sublobar resection under three-dimensional computed tomography (3DCT) simulation; however, its long-term outcomes have no...
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Open AccessLong-term survival with multiple metastasectomies for pulmonary osteosarcoma: a case report
Repeat pulmonary metastasectomy (PM) considerably improves the prognosis of patients with pulmonary metastases of osteosarcoma. Reports have demonstrated a significantly improved prognosis in patients who have...
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Open AccessPedicled gastric seromuscular patch for one-stage closure of a bronchopleural fistula: a case report
One-stage closure and fenestration are the available surgical options for bronchopleural fistula (BPF). One-stage closure may be applicable in cases with favorable infection control. Closing the bronchopleural...
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A technique for retrieving a lung lobe in a bag from a small wound during thoracoscopic surgery
We herein describe our technique for removing lung specimens during thoracoscopic resection. This technique allows extraction of intact lung specimens through a small incision. We believe that it is feasible, ...
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Tracheal stenosis treated by division of the brachiocephalic artery: Report of a case
Tracheal stenosis of the brachiocephalic artery (BCA) is rare, and no definitive treatment protocol has yet been established. Brachiocephalic artery compression of the trachea is also relatively rare. This rep...