Prevalence and risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in a Saudi Arabian population
Conclusions: Our study demonstrated that the rate and risk factors of OSA in the Saudi population are similar to those observed in Western studies. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - April 4, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Siraj Omar Wali Bahaa Abalkhail Ayman Krayem Source Type: research
Clinical and quality of life outcomes following anatomical lung resection for lung cancer in high-risk patients
Conclusion: Anatomical lung resection can be performed safely in selected high-risk patients based on pulmonary function without significant increase in morbidity or mortality and with acceptable quality of life outcomes. Given that complications following lung resection are multifactorial, fitness for surgery should be thoroughly assessed in all patients with resectable disease within a multidisciplinary setting. High operative risk by pulmonary function tests alone should not preclude surgical resection. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - April 4, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Henrietta Wilson David Gammon Tom Routledge Karen Harrison-Phipps Source Type: research
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in patients with cystic fibrosis
Ibrahim Ahmed Janahi, Abdul Rehman, Amal Rashid Al-NaimiAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2017 12(2):74-82Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a pulmonary disorder that often occurs in patients with asthma or cystic fibrosis (CF) and is characterized by a hypersensitivity response to the allergens of the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus. In patients with CF, growth of A. fumigatus hyphae within the bronchial lumen triggers an immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated hypersensitivity response that results in airway inflammation, bronchospasm, and bronchiectasis. In most published studies, the prevalence of ABPA is about 8.9...
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - April 4, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ibrahim Ahmed Janahi Abdul Rehman Amal Rashid Al-Naimi Source Type: research
A review of imaging modalities in pulmonary hypertension
Mona Ascha, Rahul D Renapurkar, Adriano R TonelliAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2017 12(2):61-73Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is defined as resting mean pulmonary artery pressure ≥25 mmHg measured by right heart catheterization. PH is a progressive, life-threatening disease with a variety of etiologies. Swift and accurate diagnosis of PH and appropriate classification in etiologic group will allow for earlier treatment and improved outcomes. A number of imaging tools are utilized in the evaluation of PH, such as chest X-ray, computed tomography (CT), ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scan, and cardiac magnetic resonance ...
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - April 4, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mona Ascha Rahul D Renapurkar Adriano R Tonelli Source Type: research
Herceptin responsive lung adenocarcinoma in the setting of bilateral synchronous lung primaries and breast carcinoma
We describe an incidental but unique opportunity to evaluate the response to treatment with herceptin in a patient with bilateral synchronous lung primaries in conjunction with breast carcinoma. Interval imaging following surgical resection of the squamous cell carcinoma while on herceptin treatment delineated the radiological regression of the Her-2 positive lung adenocarcinoma. We feel that this case highlights the potential role for herceptin treatment in Her-2 positive lung adenocarcinomas and demonstrates the importance of screening for these mutations. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 5, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Gerard J Fitzmaurice Michael Moore Waris Ahmad Ronan J Ryan Source Type: research
A foreign body reaction to Surgicel & #174; in a lymph node diagnosed by endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
We report the case of a 55-year-old patient who was operated of a lung adenocarcinoma. In the thoracic computed tomography scan 1 year after the surgery, a right paratracheal lymph node was detected, so endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) was performed suspecting recurrence of the tumor. The cytology results of the lymph node showed a nonnecrotizing granulomatous reaction secondary to Surgicel ® , used as an hemostatic during the surgery. The objective of presenting this case is to consider foreign body reaction to Surgicel ® in the differential diagnosis of ...
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 5, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Diana Badenes Lara Pijuan V í ctor Curull Albert S & #225;nchez-Font Source Type: research
A multifaceted approach to decrease inappropriate antibiotic use in a pediatric outpatient clinic
CONCLUSIONS: The combination of education and academic detailing is important to improve antibiotic use. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 5, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jaffar A Al-Tawfiq Amel H Alawami Source Type: research
Anomalous systemic arterial supply of pulmonary sequestration in adult patients
CONCLUSIONS: There are no certain pathology diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of PS. The detecting of the aberrant systematic artery and distinguishing it from the bronchial arteries corresponded to certain lung abnormalities are the keys to the accurate diagnosis of pulmonary sequestration in adult patients. We propose that the characteristic features of the anomalous arteries include: Originating from aorta and its main branches, adjacent to the sequestrated area, directly running into the sequestrated mass without accompanying bronchus branch, being large in diameter, and having elastic vessel wall. (Source: Annals ...
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 5, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Xiaomeng Hou Ji Li Jing Li Baiqiang Cai Source Type: research
Factors leading to refractory asthma in patients from Saudi Arabia
CONCLUSION: RA has certain clinical characteristics and associated comorbid conditions as well as precipitating factors that facilitate the identifications of these cases. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 5, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Amal M Al-Moamary Mohamed S Al-Hajjaj Mohamed S Al Moamary Source Type: research
Association between thyroid cancer and epidermal growth factor receptor mutation in female with nonsmall cell lung cancer
CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggest that thyroid cancer and a family history of thyroid cancer are associated with EGFR-mutated NSCLC in female patients. The differences in the incidence of thyroid cancer and a family history of thyroid cancer by EGFR mutational status provide new insight into pathogenesis of this genetic change. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 5, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Seo Yun Kim Hye-Ryoun Kim Cheol Hyeon Kim Jae Soo Koh Hee Jong Baek Chang-Min Choi Joon Seon Song Jae Cheol Lee Im Il Na Source Type: research
Factors determining altered perfusion after acute pulmonary embolism assessed by quantified single-photon emission computed tomography-perfusion scan
CONCLUSION: Acute PE patients of female, older age, and higher TRJ in univariate analysis and patients of female in multivariate analysis seem to have a higher risk of persistent Q-defects after 6 months treatment. The presence of residual Q-abnormalities at 6 months was not associated with an increased risk for recurrent PE. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 5, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Marc Meysman Hendrik Everaert Walter Vincken Source Type: research
Polysomnographic findings in infants with Pierre Robin sequence
CONCLUSION: This retrospective chart review confirms a high prevalence of OSA in this population. Prospective longitudinal studies are needed to evaluate the outcomes of OSA in PRS population. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 5, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Abdullah Khayat Saadoun Bin-Hassan Suhail Al-Saleh Source Type: research
The effect of demographics and patient location on the outcome of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
CONCLUSION: Older patients and races other than blacks and whites have higher mortality associated with ARDS. Mortality is affected by patients preadmission location. There are no differences in outcome in relation to the type of ICU, gender, or between blacks and whites. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 5, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Haitham El-Haddad Hyejeong Jang Wei Chen Samran Haider Ayman O Soubani Source Type: research
Pleural procedures in the management of malignant effusions
This article reviews the pleural procedures employed in the management of MPEs with special emphasis on the indication for each one, its usefulness, benefits, and complications. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 5, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lucia Ferreiro Juan Su & #225;rez-Antelo Luis Vald & #233;s Source Type: research
Management of chronic unexplained cough
Mohamed S Al-HajjajAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2017 12(1):1-2 (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 5, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mohamed S Al-Hajjaj Source Type: research
