-
Article
Open AccessPericardial fat pad plombage for pulmonary cavity causing massive air leakage
Secondary pneumothorax after chemotherapy for a malignant pulmonary tumor is a complication from a large cavity causing refractory pneumothorax.
-
Article
Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2017
-
Article
Correction to: Risk assessments for broncho-pleural fistula and respiratory failure after lung cancer surgery by National Clinical Database Japan
In the original publication of this article, Tables 1 and 2 were published incorrectly. The correct tables are given in this correction.
-
Article
Open AccessCorrection to: Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Japan in 2016
In the original publication of the article, the values of the row “Norwood procedure”, under “(3) Main procedure” in Table 3 were published incorrectly. The corrected part of the table is given in this Correct...
-
Article
Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Japan in 2016
-
Article
Open AccessRisk assessments for broncho-pleural fistula and respiratory failure after lung cancer surgery by National Clinical Database Japan
Broncho-pleural fistula (BPF) and respiratory failure (RF) are life-threatening complications after lung cancer surgery and can result in long-term hospitalization and decreased quality of life. Risk assessmen...
-
Article
Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Japan during 2015
-
Article
Open AccessComposite resection of the left upper lobe and superior segment (S6) of the lower lobe for lung cancer with a mediastinal lingular and basal pulmonary artery
Preoperative evaluation and awareness of anatomical variations in the pulmonary vessel is essential for a secure pulmonary resection. We herein present a patient who underwent complex pulmonary resection for l...
-
Article
Open AccessRecommendations for perioperative management of lung cancer patients with comorbidities
To improve surgical outcomes, clinicians must provide optimal perioperative care for comorbidities identified as significant factors in risk models for patients undergoing lung cancer surgery.
-
Article
Erratum to: Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Japan during 2013
-
Article
Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Japan during 2014
-
Article
Open AccessDevelopment of an annually updated Japanese national clinical database for chest surgery in 2014
A national clinical database (NCD) adopted an “Internet-based collection” in 2011. An NCD specializing in chest surgery was launched based on the NCD system in 2014. The system was linked to the board certific...
-
Article
Erratum to: Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Japan during 2013
-
Article
Erratum to: Current status of nontuberculous mycobacterial surgery in Japan: analysis of data from the annual survey by the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery
-
Article
Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Japan during 2013
-
Article
The 30-day mortality and hospital mortality after chest surgery described in the annual reports published by the Japanese Association for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
The Japanese Association for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery has conducted annual surveys of thoracic surgery throughout Japan.
-
Article
Erratum to: Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Japan during 2012: Annual report by The Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery
-
Article
Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Japan during 2012
-
Article
Invited commentary: Videothoracoscopy-assisted surgical lung biopsy for interstitial lung diseases
-
Article
Pleural solitary fibrous tumor with bullae: is it a microinvasive tumor?
We report a rare pleural solitary fibrous tumor with bullae. Chest computed tomography showed a nodular lesion with bullae adjacent to the left diaphragm. Thoracoscopic resection followed by a pathology study ...
