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Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2021
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Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020
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Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2019
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Open AccessEffect of sample density in prompt γ-ray analysis
A high-accuracy analytical method is broadly required to obtain reliable research results. Thus, prompt γ-ray analysis (PGA), one of the most accurate non-destructive analytical methods, has been employed in v...
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Open AccessCan the Japanese National Clinical Database risk calculator predict long-term survival of patients who undergo palliative segmentectomy for primary lung cancer?
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Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2018
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Open AccessPericardial fat pad plombage for pulmonary cavity causing massive air leakage
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Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2017
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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.
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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...
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Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Japan in 2016
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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...
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Open AccessThoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Japan during 2015
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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
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Open AccessRecommendations for perioperative management of lung cancer patients with comorbidities
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