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Forster C, Hasenauer A, Perentes JY, Abdelnour-Berchtold E, Zellweger M, Krueger T, Gonzalez M. Is faster better? Impact of operative time on postoperative outcomes after VATS anatomical pulmonary resection. J Thorac Dis 2022; 14:1980-1989. [PMID: 35813729 PMCID: PMC9264101 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-21-1774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is now the preferred approach for standard anatomical pulmonary resections. This study evaluates the impact of operative time (OT) on post-operative outcomes after VATS anatomical pulmonary resection for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods We retrospectively reviewed all consecutive patients undergoing VATS lobectomy or segmentectomy for NSCLC between November 2010 and December 2019. Postoperative outcomes were compared between short (<150 minutes) and long (≥150 minutes) OT groups. A multivariable analysis was performed to identify predictors of long OT and overall post-operative complications. Results A total of 670 patients underwent lobectomy (n=496, 74%) or segmentectomy (n=174, 26%) for NSCLC. Mediastinal lymph node dissection was performed in 621 patients (92.7%). The median OT was 141 minutes (SD: 47 minutes) and 387 patients (57.8%) were operated within 150 minutes. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy was given in 25 patients (3.7%). Conversion thoracotomy was realized in 40 patients (6%). Shorter OT was significantly associated with decreased post-operative overall complication rate (30% vs. 41%; P=0.003), shorter median length of drainage (3 vs. 4 days; P<0.001) and shorter median length of hospital stay (6 vs. 7 days; P<0.001). On multivariable analysis, long OT (≥150 minutes) (OR 1.64, P=0.006), ASA score >2 (OR 1.87, P=0.001), FEV1 <80% (OR 1.47, P=0.046) and DLCO <80% (OR 1.5, P=0.045) were significantly associated with postoperative complications. Two predictors of long OT were identified: neoadjuvant chemotherapy (OR 3.11, P=0.01) and lobectomy (OR 1.5, P=0.032). Conclusions A prolonged OT is significantly associated with postoperative complications in our collective of patients undergoing VATS anatomical pulmonary resection.
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- Céline Forster
- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland.,Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland.,Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland.,Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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Chushkin MI, Kulagina TY, Kiryukhina LD, Karpina NL. [Pulmonary function testing and prehabilitation in thoracic surgery]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2022:99-103. [PMID: 36469475 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202212199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Preoperative assessment should include spirometry and analysis of the diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide. If necessary, exercise tests can be performed. High risk patients can be revealed considering these data. These patients need for prehabilitation, i.e. preoperative measures increasing functional capacity. This review is devoted to preoperative assessment, principles of prehabilitation and perioperative nutritional support.
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- M I Chushkin
- Central Research Institute of Tuberculosis, Moscow, Russia
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- Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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- St. Petersburg State Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Central Research Institute of Tuberculosis, Moscow, Russia
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Connolly JG, Fiasconaro M, Tan KS, Cirelli MA, Jones GD, Caso R, Mansour DE, Dycoco J, No JS, Molena D, Isbell JM, Park BJ, Bott MJ, Jones DR, Rocco G. Postinduction therapy pulmonary function retesting is necessary before surgical resection for non–small cell lung cancer. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 164:389-397.e7. [PMID: 35086669 PMCID: PMC9218003 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.12.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Pretreatment-predicted postoperative diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) has been associated with operative mortality in patients who receive induction therapy for resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is unknown whether a reduction in pulmonary function after induction therapy and before surgery affects the risk of morbidity or mortality. We sought to determine the relationship between induction therapy and perioperative outcomes as a function of postinduction pulmonary status in patients who underwent surgical resection for NSCLC. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed data for 1001 patients with pathologic stage I, II, or III NSCLC who received induction therapy before lung resection. Pulmonary function was defined according to American College of Surgeons Oncology Group major criteria: DLCO ≥50% = normal; DLCO <50% = impaired. Patients were categorized into 5 subgroups according to combined pre- and postinduction DLCO status: normal-normal, normal-impaired, impaired-normal, impaired-impaired, and preinduction only (without postinduction pulmonary function test measurements). Multivariable logistic regression was used to quantify the relationship between DLCO categories and dichotomous end points. RESULTS In multivariable analysis, normal-impaired DLCO status was associated with an increased risk of respiratory complications (odds ratio, 2.29 [95% CI, 1.12-4.49]; P = .02) and in-hospital complications (odds ratio, 2.83 [95% CI, 1.55-5.26]; P < .001). Type of neoadjuvant therapy was not associated with an increased risk of complications, compared with conventional chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS Reduced postinduction DLCO might predict perioperative outcomes. The use of repeat pulmonary function testing might identify patients at higher risk of morbidity or mortality.
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Mariani AW, Vallilo CC, de Albuquerque ALP, Salge JM, Augusto MC, Suesada MM, Pêgo-Fernandes PM, Terra RM. Preoperative evaluation for lung resection in patients with bronchiectasis: should we rely on standard lung function evaluation? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 59:1272-1278. [PMID: 33491053 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezaa454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The scant data about non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, including tuberculosis sequelae and impairment of lung function, can bias the preoperative physiological assessment. Our goal was to evaluate the changes in lung function and exercise capacity following pulmonary resection in these patients; we also looked for outcome predictors. METHODS We performed a non-randomized prospective study evaluating lung function changes in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis treated with pulmonary resection. Patients performed lung function tests and cardiopulmonary exercise tests preoperatively and 3 and 9 months after the operation. Demographic data, comorbidities, surgical data and complications were collected. RESULTS Forty-four patients were evaluated for lung function. After resection, the patients had slightly lower values for spirometry: forced expiratory volume in 1 s preoperatively: 2.21 l ± 0.8; at 3 months: 1.9 l ± 0.8 and at 9 months: 2.0 l ± 0.8, but the relationship between the forced expiratory volume in 1 s and the forced vital capacity remained. The gas diffusion measured by diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide did not change: preoperative value: 23.2 ml/min/mmHg ± 7.4; at 3 months: 21.5 ml/min/mmHg ± 5.6; and at 9 months: 21.7 ml/min/mmHg ± 8.2. The performance of general exercise did not change; peak oxygen consumption preoperatively was 20.9 ml/kg/min ± 7.4; at 3 months: 19.3 ml/kg/min ± 6.4; and at 9 months: 20.2 ml/kg/min ± 8.0. Forty-six patients were included for analysis of complications. We had 13 complications with 2 deaths. To test the capacity of the predicted postoperative (PPO) values to forecast complications, we performed several multivariate and univariate analyses; none of them was a significant predictor of complications. When we analysed other variables, only bronchoalveolar lavage with positive culture was significant for postoperative complications (P = 0.0023). Patients who had a pneumonectomy had a longer stay in the intensive care unit (P = 0.0348). CONCLUSIONS The calculated PPO forced expiratory volume in 1 s had an excellent correlation with the measurements at 3 and 9 months; but the calculated PPO capacity for carbon monoxide and the PPO peak oxygen consumption slightly underestimated the 3- and 9-month values. However, none of them was a predictor for complications. Better tools to predict postoperative complications for patients with bronchiectasis who are candidates for lung resection are needed. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT01268475.
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- Alessandro Wasum Mariani
- Thoracic Surgery Department, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Pneumology Department, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Pneumology Department, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Kanzaki R, Nagoya A, Kanou T, Ose N, Funaki S, Minami M, Okamoto Y, Tabuchi H, Hoshino T, Tajima T, Fujii M, Ohno Y, Shintani Y. Risk factors for non-cancer death after surgery in patients with stage I non-small-cell lung cancer. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 59:633-640. [PMID: 33849065 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezaa333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES With improvements in the outcome of treatment for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), other diseases may account for a high death rate after surgery in patients with stage I NSCLC. In the present study, we analysed the associations between the clinical factors and non-cancer death after surgery in these patients. METHODS The records of 514 patients with stage I NSCLC who underwent surgery were retrospectively reviewed; a proportional hazards model for the subdistribution of a competing risk was conducted to define the risk factors for non-cancer death. RESULTS The mean patient age was 67 years. A total of 367 patients (71%) underwent bilobectomy or lobectomy while 147 (29%) underwent sublobar resection. The pathological stage was IA in 386 (75%) and IB in 128 (25%) patients. Three patients (0.6%) died within 90 days after surgery, and 108 (21%) experienced postoperative complications. Until the time of writing this report, 83 patients had died during the follow-up. The cause of death was primary lung cancer in 38 (46%) patients and other diseases in 45 (54%) patients, including non-cancer causes in 29 patients, such as pneumonia, cardiac death and cerebral stroke. According to a multivariable competing risk analysis for non-cancer death age (≥70 years), sex (male), body mass index (BMI <18.5), postoperative complications and % forced expiratory volume in 1 s (<80) were identified as risk factors for postoperative non-cancer death. CONCLUSIONS Advanced age (≥70 years), male sex, low BMI (<18.5), postoperative complications and low preoperative % forced expiratory volume in 1 s (<80) were found to be the risk factors for postoperative non-cancer death after surgery in patients with stage I NSCLC.
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- Ryu Kanzaki
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Laboratory for Clinical Investigation, Osaka University Hospital, Suita, Japan
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- Laboratory for Clinical Investigation, Osaka University Hospital, Suita, Japan
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- Laboratory for Clinical Investigation, Osaka University Hospital, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Mathematical Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Mathematical Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Mathematical Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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Sova M, Genzor S, Ghazal Asswad A, Kolek V. Chronotropic incompetence could negatively influence post-operative risk assessment in patients before lung cancer surgery. J Thorac Dis 2020; 12:2595-2601. [PMID: 32642167 PMCID: PMC7330419 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2020.03.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Background Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is a standard part of preoperative evaluation in patients before lung surgical resection. According to current guidelines the risk of such a procedure is estimated according to maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max). Chronotropic incompetence (CI) is a prevalent condition which could possibly influence cardiopulmonary fitness. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of CI in patients before surgical lung resections and its influence on CPET results. Methods This study enrolled 154 patients (97 men) of average age 66.4±8.3 with newly diagnosed lung cancer indicated for surgical lung resections. All patients underwent CPET (cycle ergometry). Age predicted maximal HR was calculated using the traditional equation (220 – age). Three levels of CI were defined as, 85% HRpred, 80% HRpred and 70% HRpred. The influence of CI on CPET results was evaluated. Results CI was present in the following ratios: 85% HRpred—48.7%; 80% HRpred—39.6% and 70% HRpred—16.9%. A significant negative correlation was also found between VO2max, maximal heart rate (HR) and maximal work load among all CI groups (P<0.0001). The presence of CI significantly correlated with beta-blocker treatment (P<0.0001). Conclusions CI significantly decreases VO2max in patients before lung cancer surgery. It is strongly associated with beta-blocker treatment which could negatively influence risk assessment. It is thus a matter for future discussion, as to whether the evaluation of CI should be part of preoperative care guidelines.
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- Milan Sova
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Olomouc, and Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Olomouc, and Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Olomouc, and Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Ellenberger C, Garofano N, Reynaud T, Triponez F, Diaper J, Bridevaux PO, Karenovics W, Licker M. Patient and procedural features predicting early and mid-term outcome after radical surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:6020-6029. [PMID: 30622773 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.10.36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Background Postoperative cardiovascular and pulmonary complications (PCVCs and PPCs) are frequent and result in prolonged hospital stay. The aim of this study was to update the risk factors associated with major complications and survival after lung cancer surgery. Methods This is a post-hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial that was designed to assess the benefits of preoperative physical training. After enrollment, clinical, biological and functional data as well as intraoperative details were collected. In-hospital PCVCs and PPCs were recorded and survival data were adjudicated up to 4 years after surgery. Results Data from 151 patients were analyzed. Thirty-day mortality rate was 2.6% and the incidence of PCVCs and PPCs was 15% and 33%, respectively. Stepwise logistic regression analysis showed that, PCVCs were mainly related to elevated plasma levels of brain natriuretic peptides [odds ratios (ORs) =6.0; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.3-27.3] and performance of a pneumonectomy (OR =9.6; 95% CI, 2.9-31.5) whereas PPCs were associated with the presence of COPD (OR =5.9; 95% CI, 2.4-14.8), current smoking (OR =2.6; 95% CI, 1.1-6.5) and the need for blood transfusion (OR =5.2; 95% CI, 1.2-23.3). Preoperative physical training was a protective factor regarding PPCs (OR =0.13; 95% CI, 0.05-0.34). Cox proportional hazards regression analysis showed that ventilatory inefficiency during exercise (expressed by a ratio >40 of ventilation to carbon dioxide elimination), coronary artery disease, elevated plasma levels of brain natriuretic peptides and the occurrence of PPCs were all predictive of poor survival after surgery. Conclusions Besides smoking and the extent of lung resection, preexisting cardiopulmonary disease as evidence by elevated levels of brain natriuretic peptides and inefficient ventilation are associated with poor clinical outcome after lung cancer surgery.
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- Christoph Ellenberger
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Intensive Care, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Intensive Care, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Intensive Care, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Intensive Care, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Intensive Care, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Troschel FM, Kuklinski MW, Knoll SJ, Best TD, Muniappan A, Gaissert HA, Fintelmann FJ. Preoperative thoracic muscle area on computed tomography predicts long-term survival following pneumonectomy for lung cancer. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2018; 28:542-549. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivy280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Revised: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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- Fabian M Troschel
- Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Radiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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