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The Impact of Sarcopenia on Early Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Decortication due to Empyema: A Retrospective Study in Turkey. 土耳其一项回顾性研究:因肺水肿接受去骨瓣术的患者中,肌肉疏松症对术后早期并发症的影响:土耳其的一项回顾性研究
Journal of Chest Surgery Pub Date : 2025-03-14 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.24.086
Tolga Semerkant, Arif Ates, Tuğçe Semerkant, Ferdane Melike Duran, Mustafa Gültekin, Hıdır Esme
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Bar Dislocation after Pectus Excavatum Repair: A Systematic Review of Risk Factors, Stabilization Techniques, and Management Strategies.
Journal of Chest Surgery Pub Date : 2025-03-14 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.24.118
H Shafeeq Ahmed, Sneha Reddy Pulkurthi, Akhil Fravis Dias, Bethineedi Lakshmi Deepak, Prekshitha Mohan R
{"title":"Bar Dislocation after Pectus Excavatum Repair: A Systematic Review of Risk Factors, Stabilization Techniques, and Management Strategies.","authors":"H Shafeeq Ahmed, Sneha Reddy Pulkurthi, Akhil Fravis Dias, Bethineedi Lakshmi Deepak, Prekshitha Mohan R","doi":"10.5090/jcs.24.118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5090/jcs.24.118","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pectus excavatum (PE), the most common congenital chest wall deformity, is increasingly treated with minimally invasive repair (MIRPE). However, postoperative complications such as bar displacement remain a significant challenge, occurring in approximately 9.5% of cases. While surgical modifications and stabilization techniques aim to reduce risks, bar displacement persists as a critical concern.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This PROSPERO-registered systematic review followed PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. A search of PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL through October 2024 identified studies evaluating bar displacement in PE patients undergoing MIRPE or alternative surgical approaches. The inclusion criteria focused on risk factors, stabilization techniques, and reoperation strategies. Data extraction and risk-of-bias assessments were independently conducted by multiple reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirteen studies spanning 23 years were included. Bar displacement rates varied widely (0.9%-33.3%), with key risk factors including patient age, chest wall rigidity, bar length, and placement technique. Advanced stabilization methods-such as bridge fixation, shorter bars, multipoint fixation, and adjunct stabilizers-significantly reduced displacement rates. Common postoperative complications included wound infections, seromas, pleural effusions, and bar re-dislocation. Imaging modalities like chest X-rays and 3-dimensional computed tomography scans proved critical for early detection. Heterogeneity in stabilization approaches underscores a shift toward patient-specific strategies to optimize outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Tailored stabilization techniques are essential for successful PE correction. Although advancements in fixation methods have reduced displacement risks, standardized postoperative protocols and multicenter studies are needed to validate these innovations and improve long-term outcomes (PROSPERO: CRD42024595337).</p>","PeriodicalId":34499,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chest Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143626048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Historical Perspectives of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: Sung Nok Hong (1927-2017) Who Performed the First Coronary Artery Bypass Graft in Korea. 韩国胸心血管外科学会的历史展望:Sung Nok Hong(1927-2017 年)在韩国实施了首例冠状动脉旁路移植手术。
Journal of Chest Surgery Pub Date : 2025-03-05 Epub Date: 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.24.100
Doo Yun Lee, Hyo Chae Paik, Byung Chul Chang, Meyun-Shick Kang, Kook-Yang Park
{"title":"Historical Perspectives of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: Sung Nok Hong (1927-2017) Who Performed the First Coronary Artery Bypass Graft in Korea.","authors":"Doo Yun Lee, Hyo Chae Paik, Byung Chul Chang, Meyun-Shick Kang, Kook-Yang Park","doi":"10.5090/jcs.24.100","DOIUrl":"10.5090/jcs.24.100","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34499,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chest Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"73-76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11884977/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142648091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Recommendation for Clinical T Staging in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Volumetric Measurement: A Retrospective Study from Turkey. 非小细胞肺癌患者临床 T 分期建议:体积测量:土耳其的一项回顾性研究
Journal of Chest Surgery Pub Date : 2025-03-05 Epub Date: 2024-10-22 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.24.052
Muhammet Sayan, Aykut Kankoc, Muhammet Tarik Aslan, Irmak Akarsu, İsmail Cuneyt Kurul, Ali Celik
{"title":"Recommendation for Clinical T Staging in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Volumetric Measurement: A Retrospective Study from Turkey.","authors":"Muhammet Sayan, Aykut Kankoc, Muhammet Tarik Aslan, Irmak Akarsu, İsmail Cuneyt Kurul, Ali Celik","doi":"10.5090/jcs.24.052","DOIUrl":"10.5090/jcs.24.052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Currently, clinical T staging in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is based on the largest radiological diameter observed on computed tomography (CT). Under this system, tumors with varying shapes-such as spherical, amorphous, or spiculated tumors- can be assigned the same T stage even with different volumes. We aimed to propose a 3-dimensional (3D) volumetric staging system for NSCLC as an alternative to diameter- based T staging and to conduct comparative survival analyses between these methods.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively analyzed data from patients who underwent surgery for pT1-4N0M0 primary NSCLC between January 2018 and May 2022. Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine data from patient CT scans were uploaded to 3D Slicer software for volumetric tumor measurement. Using the paired samples t-test or the Wilcoxon test, we compared the expected tumor volumes, calculated by tumor diameter, with the actual volumes measured by 3D Slicer. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was employed to determine the cut-off value for tumor volume. Kaplan-Meier analysis was utilized to assess overall survival, while the log-rank method was applied to compare survival differences between groups. The significance of changes in T stage was evaluated using the marginal homogeneity test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 136 patients. Significant differences were observed between expected and actual tumor volumes (p=0.01), and associated changes in T stage were also significant (p=0.04). The survival analysis performed using tumor volume (p=0.009) yielded superior results compared to that based on diameter (p=0.04) in paients with early tumor stage.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>T-factor staging based on tumor volume could represent an alternative staging method for NSCLC.</p>","PeriodicalId":34499,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chest Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"51-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11884980/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Commentary: Volumetry for Lung Nodule Assessment.
Journal of Chest Surgery Pub Date : 2025-03-05 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.25.010
Ho Yun Lee
{"title":"Commentary: Volumetry for Lung Nodule Assessment.","authors":"Ho Yun Lee","doi":"10.5090/jcs.25.010","DOIUrl":"10.5090/jcs.25.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34499,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chest Surgery","volume":"58 2","pages":"58-59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11884981/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Correction: Commentary: Is the Data Strong Enough to Prorocolize the Approach in Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair? Aspects of Technique and the Sample Size of a Longitudinal Single-Center Study.
Journal of Chest Surgery Pub Date : 2025-03-05 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.23.019e
Hyo Yeong Ahn, Hoseok I
{"title":"Correction: Commentary: Is the Data Strong Enough to Prorocolize the Approach in Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair? Aspects of Technique and the Sample Size of a Longitudinal Single-Center Study.","authors":"Hyo Yeong Ahn, Hoseok I","doi":"10.5090/jcs.23.019e","DOIUrl":"10.5090/jcs.23.019e","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34499,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chest Surgery","volume":"58 2","pages":"77"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11884976/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Sternal Reconstruction with Titanium Prosthesis for Complicated Sternal Dehiscence with Right Ventricle Herniation after Cardiac Surgery: A Case Report.
Journal of Chest Surgery Pub Date : 2025-03-05 Epub Date: 2025-02-20 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.24.087
Luís Alexandre Lourenço Graça, Rita Lopes, Carlos Branco, Rita Pancas
{"title":"Sternal Reconstruction with Titanium Prosthesis for Complicated Sternal Dehiscence with Right Ventricle Herniation after Cardiac Surgery: A Case Report.","authors":"Luís Alexandre Lourenço Graça, Rita Lopes, Carlos Branco, Rita Pancas","doi":"10.5090/jcs.24.087","DOIUrl":"10.5090/jcs.24.087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sternal wound dehiscence after cardiac surgery is usually accompanied by a high morbidity and mortality rate. When sternal rewiring fails, rigid fixation systems may be used for sternal reconstruction. We report a case involving a female patient with multiple risk factors for sternal dehiscence who underwent a coronary artery bypass graft procedure. Postoperatively, she experienced sternal dehiscence that necessitated primary rewiring. Despite the surgical intervention and clinical optimization, the sternal wound dehiscence recurred. The patient experienced severe chest pain and thoracic instability, presenting with complete non-union of the sternal segments and right ventricular protrusion. Given the symptoms and the risk of both direct and indirect trauma to the heart, the multidisciplinary team opted to reinforce the anterior chest wall with a pre-planned titanium prosthesis to provide protection and stability. This report highlights the advantages of a comprehensive strategy for managing repeated sternal dehiscence.</p>","PeriodicalId":34499,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chest Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"60-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11884975/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143459791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Balloon and Glue Technique: A Modification of Distal Reinforcement to Prevent Anastomotic New Entry, Reducing Replacement Range in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.
Journal of Chest Surgery Pub Date : 2025-03-05 Epub Date: 2025-02-20 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.24.098
Masato Furui, Go Kuwahara, Yuta Sukehiro, Hideichi Wada
{"title":"Balloon and Glue Technique: A Modification of Distal Reinforcement to Prevent Anastomotic New Entry, Reducing Replacement Range in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.","authors":"Masato Furui, Go Kuwahara, Yuta Sukehiro, Hideichi Wada","doi":"10.5090/jcs.24.098","DOIUrl":"10.5090/jcs.24.098","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In emergency surgery for acute type A aortic dissection, the creation of needle holes can cause various issues and complications. One persistent challenge is the prevention of distal anastomotic new entry tears, which frequently necessitate additional intervention. Modification of the distal reinforcement technique offers a straightforward solution by combining existing hemostatic agents with tools such as occlusion balloons. We describe a modified distal reinforcement procedure employing a balloon-and-glue technique to help prevent new entry tears at the distal anastomosis and avoid total arch replacement. Ten patients with acute type A aortic dissection were treated using this technique. Postoperative computed tomography indicated no evidence of distal anastomotic entry tears. In conclusion, this modified distal reinforcement technique represents not only a method to prevent distal anastomotic new entry tears but also a palliative approach that may obviate the need for total arch replacement in patients in poor condition or of advanced age.</p>","PeriodicalId":34499,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chest Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"65-69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11884978/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143459757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Commentary: The Balloon and Glue Technique in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: Considerations for Optimization and Clinical Application.
Journal of Chest Surgery Pub Date : 2025-03-05 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.25.011
Sang-Ho Cho
{"title":"Commentary: The Balloon and Glue Technique in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: Considerations for Optimization and Clinical Application.","authors":"Sang-Ho Cho","doi":"10.5090/jcs.25.011","DOIUrl":"10.5090/jcs.25.011","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34499,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chest Surgery","volume":"58 2","pages":"70-72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11884979/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Double Lung Transplantation Using Bilateral Anterior Thoracotomies with Video-Assistance: Techniques, Advantages, and Considerations.
Journal of Chest Surgery Pub Date : 2025-03-04 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.24.115
Samina Park
{"title":"Double Lung Transplantation Using Bilateral Anterior Thoracotomies with Video-Assistance: Techniques, Advantages, and Considerations.","authors":"Samina Park","doi":"10.5090/jcs.24.115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5090/jcs.24.115","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lung transplantation remains the only curative option for patients with end-stage, medically refractory respiratory failure. Traditionally, the clamshell incision has been the primary surgical approach, as it provides extensive access to the mediastinum and bilateral pleural cavities. However, it is also associated with notable drawbacks, such as an increased risk of sternal nonunion and wound complications, which can impede postoperative recovery. This article introduces an alternative approach-double lung transplantation using video-assisted bilateral anterior thoracotomy. We present a detailed step-by-step surgical guide, offer practical tips, and highlight the advantages of this method over the conventional clamshell incision.</p>","PeriodicalId":34499,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chest Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143543704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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