Cheng-Ta Yang Chi-Tsung Wen Yun-Hen Liu Hui-Ping Liu Jason Chia-Hsun Hsieh Background: The role of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) for predicting the recurrence of cancer in lung cancer patients after
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Backgrounds In this study, we evaluated the factors associated with a pathologic complete response (pCR) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Methods Pre-nCRT parameters in ESCC patients treated between 1999 and 2006 were analyzed to identify predictors of pCR. All patients received 5-fluorouracil/cisplatin-based chemotherapy...
In this study, we evaluated the factors associated with a pathologic complete response (pCR) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Pre-nCRT parameters in ESCC patients treated between 1999 and 2006 were analyzed to identify predictors of pCR. All patients received 5-fluorouracil/cisplatin-based chemotherapy and external beam...
OBJECTIVES To present the technique of single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic mediastinal tumour resection, which includes limited thymectomy, extended thymectomy, cyst excision and posterior mediastinal tumour excision, and the early results of resection with the use of this technique.
This study incorporated a silicone tracheal stent into a metallic stent in a complicated airway stenosis patient. The silicone tracheal stent provided a stable and patent airway. The patient was discharged smoothly after the procedure. At 5 months after surgery, the patient remained stable and resumed all daily activities without any respiratory symptoms.
Esophageal tuberculosis (TB) is relatively rare. This study presents a case of primary esophageal TB mimicking submucosal tumor. The diagnostic methods and therapeutic options are reviewed.
We used combined Mongomery T-stent and Hood stent in a long segment (11 cm), benign tracheal stenosis after treatment with a standard Mongomery T-stent failed. Respiratory and phonation function was restored immediately after the procedure. The patient became pregnant 2 months later. Her baby was born at full-term with a smooth vaginal delivery. She was in good health 18 months...
Background Natural orifice transluminal endoscopy has been developed for abdominal surgical procedures. The aim of this study was to compare the surgical outcome between a novel transoral approach and a standard transthoracic approach for the thoracic cavity in a canine model. Methods Twenty-eight dogs were assigned to transoral (n = 14) or standard thoracoscopy (n = 14). Each...
Background Although the outcomes of caustic ingestion differ between children and adults, it is unclear whether such outcomes differ among adults as a function of their age. This retrospective study was performed to ascertain whether the clinical outcomes of caustic ingestion differ significantly between elderly and non-elderly adults. Methods Medical records of patients...
Although the outcomes of caustic ingestion differ between children and adults, it is unclear whether such outcomes differ among adults as a function of their age. This retrospective study was performed to ascertain whether the clinical outcomes of caustic ingestion differ significantly between elderly and non-elderly adults. Medical records of patients hospitalized for caustic...
Patients with liver cirrhosis undergoing gastrointestinal surgery still suffer from high operative morbid-mortality despite advancements in surgical critical care. The objective of this study is to see if this same relationship applies to patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer. From 1993 to 2003, sixteen esophageal cancer patients with liver cirrhosis were operated on. They...
Managing the airway of patients with critical tracheal stenosis remains a formidable challenge to surgeons and anesthiologists. Various methods for controlling the airway have been established to solve this problem. This study describes the critical tracheal stenosis is managed by dilating and coring technique under direct vision with a rigid bronchoscope. From 2001 to 2003, 34...
Yuet Tong Ng Peter Chi Ho Chung Jing Ru Hsieh Chun Cheung Yu Wai Meng Lau Yun Hen Liu [Ventilation unilatrale inadquate avec un tube endotrachal traditionnel et l'utilisation d'une approche
