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Virginia R. Litle (Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics)
Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics - June 25, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Thoracic Surgery Clinics
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: State of the Art (Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics)
Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics - June 25, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Foreword
For the past 10 years, M. Blair Marshall, MD, Consulting Editor for Thoracic Surgery Clinics, brought us an array of topics from surgical to professional. We are thankful to Dr Marshall for keeping us current on not only the management of benign and malignant thoracic diseases but also the technical advances for which she is an expert. I am excited to introduce myself as her successor as Consulting Editor. I look forward to working with general thoracic colleagues as well as involving specialists from other scientific and medical fields to continue the tradition of updating us all on what is topical and of interest to our ...
Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics - June 25, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Virginia R. Litle Source Type: research
Management of Complications After Esophagectomy
Esophagectomy is a complex operation with many potential complications. Early recognition of postoperative complications allows for the best chance for patient survival. Diagnosis and management of conduit complications, including leak, necrosis, and conduit-airway fistulae, are reviewed. Other common complications, such as chylothorax and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, also are discussed. (Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics)
Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics - May 21, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jonathan C. Yeung Source Type: research
Preoperative Evaluation for Thoracic Surgery
Preoperative evaluation before thoracic surgery aims to separate those patients who will tolerate surgery and those who are not surgical candidates. Predicted postoperative pulmonary function testing helps make this distinction. The preoperative period represents a time for patient engagement and physical optimization to improve postoperative outcomes. (Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics)
Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics - May 21, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Theofilos Matheos, Lakshmi Ram, Robert Canelli Source Type: research
