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Yang Q, Huang JH, He GW, Underwood MJ, Yu CM. TRPC Channels In Ca2+ Regulation And Endothelial Function During Cardioplegic Exposure. FASEB J 2012. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.866.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Underwood MJ, Hu S, Lee CN, Kappetein AP, Bridewater B. International benchmarking of cardiac surgical activity and outcomes. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2012; 20:9-11. [DOI: 10.1177/0218492311432583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ng CSH, Yeung ECL, Wong RHL, Wan IYP, Chui PT, Underwood MJ. Bilateral single-port video-assisted thoracic surgery sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis with VasoView® device. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2012. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-1633.2011.00581.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wong RHL, Ng CSH, Underwood MJ, Yim APC. Endoscopic vein harvesting and clinical outcome: the missing link. Ann Thorac Surg 2012; 92:2304-5. [PMID: 22115259 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.06.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2011] [Revised: 04/30/2011] [Accepted: 06/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wong RHL, Wan IYP, Ng CSH, Underwood MJ. Simple home-made suction device to aid excision of friable atrial myxoma. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2011; 19:440-1. [PMID: 22160420 DOI: 10.1177/0218492311416307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Atrial myxoma, especially the papillary subtype, is known to be friable and gelatinous. Manipulation of an atrial myxoma during surgery can be very difficult, and not uncommonly results in fragmentation and embolization of part of the tumor. The conventional method using a metallic spoon to manipulate the tumor is widely practiced because alternatives are sparse. We describe a novel home-made suction device to aid the excision of friable atrial myxomas.
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Wong RHL, Tse GM, Ng CSH, Wan IYP, Underwood MJ, Yim APC. Solitary nasopharyngeal metastasis from lung primary: a long-term survivor after radiotherapy. Ann Thorac Surg 2011; 92:e13-4. [PMID: 21718819 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.02.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2011] [Revised: 02/17/2011] [Accepted: 02/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Isolated nasopharyngeal metastasis from lung primary is a rare condition. We report a patient with stage 1B adenocarcinoma of the lung who underwent anatomical lung resection and was subsequently found to have solitary nasopharyngeal metastasis. The patient received radiotherapy to nasopharynx and remained disease-free for 10 years from the date of diagnosis of nasopharyngeal metastasis. We postulate that solitary nasopharyngeal metastasis from lung primary might be a separate entity that responded well to radiotherapy.
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Ng CSH, Wong RHL, Wan IYP, Underwood MJ. Situs solitus dextrocardia, coarctation, left superior vena cava, sequestration. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2011; 19:287. [PMID: 21885561 DOI: 10.1177/0218492311409765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ng CSH, Ho AMH, Underwood MJ, Graham TR. Survivorship bias after military thoracic injuries. World J Surg 2011; 35:2826-7; author reply 2828. [PMID: 21830154 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-011-1216-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chan HH, Wan IY, Shum CN, Wan S, Underwood MJ. Endovascular stenting of descending aorta for retrograde type A dissection. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-1633.2011.00551.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wong RH, Wong VW, Hung EC, Lee PY, Ng CS, Wan IY, Underwood MJ. Topical application of povidone-iodine before wound closure is associated with significant increase in serum iodine level. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-1633.2011.00547.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chan AP, Wong RH, Ma TK, Hsin MK, Wan IY, Ng CS, Underwood MJ. Mediastinal sarcoidosis: An easily forgotten diagnosis. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-1633.2011.00545.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Ng CSH, Wong RHL, Wan IYP, Lau RWH, Hsin MKY, Yeung ECL, Wan S, Underwood MJ. Spontaneous haemopneumothorax: current management. Postgrad Med J 2011; 87:630-5. [PMID: 21690254 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.2010.114827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Spontaneous haemopneumothorax (SHP) can be life threatening and is an important cause for unexplained signs of significant hypovolaemia. There is still some debate relating to patient selection and timing of surgery, particularly in those who become stable following chest tube insertion without further blood loss. Review of the literature over the past decade in the management of SHP are presented and discussed. Surgery should be considered early in the management of SHP to reduce morbidity associated with continued haemorrhage and inadequate drainage. Lower postoperative complications and shorter hospital stay following video assisted thoracic surgery compared with thoracotomy have led to its increased acceptance as an alternative approach for SHP patients who are haemodynamically stable.
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Ng CS, Wan IY, Lau RW, Wong RH, Yeung EC, Chiu PW, Ho AM, Underwood MJ. Hybrid type A aortic dissection repair: Interposition grafting and open endovascular stenting. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-1633.2011.00542.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ng CSH, Wong RHL, Underwood MJ. Preventing surgical site infections: is it just too sweet? World J Surg 2011; 35:1412-3; author reply 1414-5. [PMID: 21359688 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-011-1006-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ng CSH, Chee YE, Wong RHL, Ho AMH, Kwok MWT, Wan IYP, Underwood MJ. Cervical swelling following cardiac surgery: the hidden menace. THE NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL 2011; 124:87-90. [PMID: 21475365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Ng CSH, Wan IYP, Wong RHL, Underwood MJ. Keeping an 'eye' on type A dissections. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2011; 40:533; author reply 533-4. [PMID: 21273090 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2010.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2010] [Revised: 11/05/2010] [Accepted: 12/14/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Leung KC, Li MY, Leung BC, Hsin MK, Mok TS, Underwood MJ, Chen GG. Thromboxane synthase suppression induces lung cancer cell apoptosis via inhibiting NF-κB. Exp Cell Res 2010; 316:3468-77. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2010.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2010] [Revised: 07/02/2010] [Accepted: 07/03/2010] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Wong RHL, Lee APW, Ng CSH, Wan IYP, Wan S, Underwood MJ. Mitral Valve Repair: Past, Present, and Future. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2010; 18:586-95. [DOI: 10.1177/0218492310383916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Mitral valve repair is the operation of choice for mitral valve regurgitation, with appropriate selection. Studies have shown that mitral repair is associated with a decrease in both long-term thromboembolic complications and mortality. Since its initial description, various selection criteria and techniques of mitral valve repair have been discussed in the literature. This review serves as a synopsis of the previous achievements, present status, and possible future directions of mitral valve repair, specifically from an Asian perspective. Vast experience has been amassed in understanding mitral valve pathophysiology, and excellent surgical treatments for mitral regurgitation have been developed. With the efforts of pioneers in the field of mitral valve repair, standard surgical treatment strategies have been proven to restore the life-expectancy of patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation to that of the age-adjusted population. Minimally invasive techniques of mitral valve repair further reduce access trauma, and could potentially benefit patients previously excluded from conventional surgery.
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Hsin M, Yeung E, Underwood MJ, Wan IY, Yim A. The Characterization of Persistent Air Leaks in Secondary Pneumothorax by an Endobronchial Collateral Ventilation Assessment (ECVA) System. Chest 2010. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.10377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Li MY, Leung J, Kong AWY, Liang NC, Wu K, Hsin MKY, Deng YF, Gong X, Lv Y, Mok TSK, Underwood MJ, Chen GG. Anticancer efficacy of 5F in NNK-induced lung cancer development of A/J mice and human lung cancer cells. J Mol Med (Berl) 2010; 88:1265-76. [DOI: 10.1007/s00109-010-0676-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2010] [Revised: 07/29/2010] [Accepted: 08/13/2010] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Huang RY, Li MY, Hsin MKY, Underwood MJ, Ma LT, Mok TSK, Warner TD, Chen GG. 4-Methylnitrosamino-1-3-pyridyl-1-butanone (NNK) promotes lung cancer cell survival by stimulating thromboxane A2 and its receptor. Oncogene 2010; 30:106-16. [PMID: 20818420 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2010.390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The role of thromboxane A(2) (TxA(2)) in smoking-associated lung cancer is poorly understood. This study was conducted to study the role of TxA(2) in smoking carcinogen 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK)-promoted cell survival and growth in human lung cancer cells. We found that NNK increased TxA(2) synthase (TxAS) expression and thromboxane B(2) (TxB(2)) generation in cultured lung cancer cells, the result of which was supported by the increased level of TxAS in lung cancer tissues of smokers. Both TxAS-specific inhibitor furegrelate and TxA(2) receptor antagonist SQ29548 completely blocked NNK-mediated cell survival and growth via inducting apoptosis. TxA(2) receptor agonist U46619 reconstituted a near-full survival and growth response to NNK when TxAS was inhibited, affirming the role of TxA(2) receptor in NNK-mediated cell survival and growth. Suppression of cyclic adenosine monophosphate response element binding protein (CREB) activity by its small interference RNA blocked the effect of NNK. Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) also had a positive role. Altogether, our results have revealed that NNK stimulates TxA(2) synthesis and activates its receptor in lung cancer cells. The increased TxA(2) may then activate CREB through PI3K/Akt and extracellular ERK pathways, thereby contributing to the NNK-promoted survival and growth of lung cancer cells.
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Ng CSH, Wong RHL, Lau RWH, Wan S, Wan IYP, Underwood MJ. Seldinger chest drains: avoiding dilator injury during insertion. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2010; 71:475. [PMID: 20865807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Underwood MJ. Book Review: The Clinical Anatomy of the Coronary Arteries. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2010. [DOI: 10.1177/0218492310377054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ng CSH, Wong RHL, Hsin MKY, Yeung ECL, Wan S, Wan IYP, Yim APC, Underwood MJ. Recent advances in video-assisted thoracoscopic approach to posterior mediastinal tumours. Surgeon 2010; 8:280-6. [PMID: 20709286 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2010.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2010] [Revised: 05/29/2010] [Accepted: 06/01/2010] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Minimal invasive video-assisted thoracic surgery can be a safe alternative technique in the assessment, diagnosis and surgical resection of posterior mediastinal tumours. Video-assisted thoracic surgery may be particularly suited for the management of posterior mediastinal tumours as most are benign. Surgical technique continues to evolve from the classic 3-port access in order to tackle more complex tumours positioned at the apical and inferior recesses of the posterior mediastinum. The preoperative identification of dumbbell tumours is important to facilitate arrangements for a single-stage combined resection for both the intra-thoracic and intraspinal tumour. Results from Video-assisted thoracic surgery posterior mediastinal tumour resection are comparable with conventional surgical techniques in terms of symptomatic improvement, recurrence and survival. Video-assisted thoracic surgery approach has been shown to result in less post-operative pain, improved cosmesis, shorter hospital stay, and more rapid recovery and return to normal activities. In over a decade, video-assisted thoracic surgery has gradually matured and is now a promising therapeutic alternative to open approach. In certain selected patients, video-assisted thoracic surgery may be considered the standard of care for conditions of the posterior mediastinum. Recent developments in robotic surgery for the management of mediastinal tumours are promising, however, long-term results are pending.
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