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Extra-pleural space on CT: common lesions and diagnostic approach
BackgroundThe extra-pleural space is challenging to view radiologically and is commonly overlooked. Therefore, it is important to have a...
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Simplified Thoracic Extra-Pleural (STEP) Approach for Open Decortication in Late Stages of Pediatric Empyema Thoracis: A Technical Note
Open decortication (OD) is indicated in stage III (organized stage) of pediatric empyema thoracis (PET). Conventional open decortication (COD) has a...
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A new type of retropancreatic fascia hernia in the supramesocolic space preoperatively misdiagnosed as a diaphragmatic hernia: report of two cases
BackgroundWe encountered two cases of a new type of retroperitoneal hernia. We herein report the unique features of these cases.
Case presentation ...
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Solitary Fibrous Tumor of Parapharyngeal Space: A Rare Case Report
Solitary fibrous tumors are rare vascular tumours, earlier referred to as hemangiopericytoma. Their occurrence in parapharyngeal space is very rare....
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Solitary Fibrous Tumor of Nasal Cavity: A Case Report
Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) belonging to a distinct group of mesenchymal tumors, was originally described by Klemper and Rabin in the pleura in...
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Intra thoracic extra pulmonary hydatidosis: prognosis and outcomes of 8 operated patients
Hydatid cyst disease is a parasitic disease known from the times of hippocrates, and is still endemic in our country Morocco among others, affecting...
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Fourth ventricle to spinal subarachnoid space stenting in pediatric patients with refractory syringomyelia: case series and systematic review
A series of 5 patients treated with the fourth ventricle to spinal subarachnoid space stent (FVSSS) is presented. Indication for surgery, surgical...
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Extra-pleural solitary fibrous tumors: a review
Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare mesenchymal ubiquitous tumor reported in the pleura and a wide variety of extrapleural locations, most...
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Should preoperative computed tomography be routine examination for cervicofacial space infections?
BackgroundCervicofacial space infections are potentially life-threatening, which require accurate diagnosis, early incision, and adequate drainage....
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Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans infection in a 15-year-old boy with pulmonary empyema: a case report and review of literature
BackgroundAggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa), previously known as Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, is a slow-growing Gram-negative...
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Extra-urogenital infection by Mycoplasma hominis in transplant patients: two case reports and literature review
BackgroundMycoplasma hominis is a facultative anaerobic bacterium commonly present in the urogenital tract. In recent years, M. hominis has...
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Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Paravaginal Space: A Case Report
Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm accounting for less than 2% of all soft tissue tumors that not only usually involve...
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Diffusion-weighted imaging diagnostic algorithm in patients with suspected pleural malignancy
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to analyze the diagnostic performance and clinical application of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in...
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Bronchial mucosal ablation for bronchial stump closure in right pneumonectomy: a case report
BackgroundBronchial fistula is a severe complication of pneumonectomy with a high mortality rate. We previously reported a technique for bronchial...
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Bringing Interventional Radiology to Mars!
At present, astronauts on space missions can get medical assistant from Earth. In the future, deep space missions such as missions to Mars will delay...
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Negative-pressure wound therapy in combination with bronchial occlusion to treat bronchopleural fistula: a case report
BackgroundBronchopleural fistula, which usually accompanies bronchial fistula and empyema, is a severe complication of lung cancer surgery....
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Use of ultrasound to diagnose and monitor interstitial lung disease in rheumatic diseases
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is one of the most relevant extra-articular manifestations of rheumatic diseases resulting in a substantial increase...
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Resection of a rapidly growing chest wall cyst: a case report
BackgroundWhen cystic lesions are detected in the chest wall, postoperative seroma and abscesses can be considered in the differential diagnoses....
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Extensive surgical resections for rare pleural neoplasms: a single-center experience with a yolk sac tumor and synovial sarcoma
BackgroundPleural neoplasms are rare and can be subdivided into pleural metastasis and primary pleural neoplasms. Non-mesothelioma primary pleural...
