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Open AccessOutcomes of carbon ion radiotherapy compared with segmentectomy for ground glass opacity-dominant early-stage lung cancer
This study aimed to compare the outcomes of patients with ground-grass opacity (GGO)-dominant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who were treated with carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT) versus segmentectomy.
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Open AccessGiant cell carcinoma of the lung with hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy as a paraneoplastic syndrome: a case report
Hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy is a rare syndrome characterized by a triad that includes periostitis, digital clubbing, and painful arthropathy of the large joints, especially large joints in the lowe...
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A successful trimodality therapy for difficult-to-diagnose primary mediastinal dedifferentiated liposarcoma, which originated from the perihilar fat and invaded the right lungs
A 40-year-old man with high fever, hemoptysis, and fatigue showed a 10-cm mass in the middle and lower lobes of the right lung on computed tomography. Histological examination of transbronchial biopsy specimen...
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Open AccessA total pleural covering of absorbable cellulose mesh prevents pneumothorax recurrence in patients with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome
Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome (BHDS) is a recently recognized inherited multiple cystic lung disease causing recurrent pneumothoraces. Similarly to the lesions in patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), the pu...
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Oxidized regenerated cellulose induces pleural thickening in patients with pneumothorax: possible involvement of the mesothelial–mesenchymal transition
The pleural covering technique, i.e., wrap** a part of or the entire surface of the lung with oxidized regenerative cellulose (ORC), reinforces visceral pleura through pleural thickening for patients with pn...
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Does segmentectomy really preserve the pulmonary function better than lobectomy for patients with early-stage lung cancer?
Recently, segmentectomy has been considered as an alternative to lobectomy in early peripheral non-small lung cancer (NSCLC); however, controversy has remained regarding the long-term functional advantage afte...
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The Outcomes of a Limited Resection for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Based on Differences in Pathology
A precise preoperative diagnosis of in situ or minimally invasive carcinoma may identify patients who can be treated by limited resection. Although some clinical trials of limited resection for lung cancer hav...
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Cavernous hemangioma of the posterior mediastinum with bony invasion
We herein report a case of a cavernous hemangioma of the posterior mediastinum treated with surgical resection. Mediastinal hemangiomas are rare and diagnosis is difficult prior to operation. A 58-year-old fem...
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Experience with perioperative pirfenidone for lung cancer surgery in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive diffuse lung disease associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Patients with IPF sometimes develop a life-threatening acute exacerbation of IPF (AE-...
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Recurrent pneumothorax associated with bronchial atresia: report of a case
We herein report a case of recurrent pneumothorax associated with congenital bronchial atresia. A 26-year-old male presented with chest pain. Chest roentgenograms showed left pneumothorax, a left apical bulla ...
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Open AccessLate recurrence of a tumor of Ewing’s sarcoma family of tumors: report of a case
A 27-year-old female presented with a history of a right chest wall tumor at 3 years of age. At that time, the tumor was surgically resected and diagnosed as Ewing’s sarcoma (EWS), and postoperative chemoradio...
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Spirometric and radiological evaluation of the remnant lung long after major pulmonary resection: can compensatory phenomena be recognized in clinical cases?
The purpose of this study was to investigate the compensatory phenomena after lung resection in clinical cases by evaluating the spirometric and radiological parameters.
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Open AccessEfficacy of perioperative high-dose prednisolone therapy during thymectomy in myasthenia gravis patients
This study aimed to investigate the benefits of administering perioperative high-dose prednisolone in conjunction with thymectomy in patients with myasthenia gravis.
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Surgical treatment for non-small cell lung cancer with ipsilateral pulmonary metastases
The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the relevance of surgery in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with ipsilateral pulmonary metastases.
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A case of basaloid carcinoma of the esophagus with a solitary lung metastasis for which thoracoscopic partial lung resection was performed
We experienced a case of basaloid carcinoma of the esophagus with a solitary lung metastasis for which thoracoscopic partial lung resection was performed. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report...
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Pleomorphic carcinoma of the lung producing granulocyte colony-stimulating factor: Report of a case
We herein report a case of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) that appeared to be related to a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF)-producing lung cancer. A 77-year-old man with arterial scler...
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Clear cell tumor of the lung: surgical and immunohistochemical findings
We encountered a clear cell tumor of the lung (CCTL) that was located peripherally, adjacent to the visceral pleura. The tumor could be directly observed during surgery. We believe that this case report descri...
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Delayed diagnosis of traumatic diaphragmatic rupture
We report a case of late presentation of traumatic rupture of the diaphragm discovered incidentally on chest radiography (CXR) during an annual medical checkup. A 60-year-old man suffered severe blunt trauma f...
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Rapid enlargement of a mediastinal mass: thymoma hemorrhage into a thymic cyst
A 52-year-old man was admitted to Matsudo City Hospital because of an anterior mediastinal mass. One month prior, when he suddenly suffered chest pain, computed tomography (CT) showed a 4 × 3 cm mass in the ch...
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A Strategy of Sequential Therapy with a Bronchoscopic Excision and Thoracotomy for Intra- and Extrabronchial Wall Schwannoma: Report of a Case
A 69-year-old woman was admitted with dyspnea on effort and left lung atelectasis on chest X-ray. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy revealed a complete obstruction of the left main bronchus due to a polypoid lesion. Thi...
