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Manejo de Tumores de Mediastino, Serie de Casos

Oncología (Guayaquil); 28 (1), 2018
Introducción: A pesar del difícil acceso anatómico para los tumores de mediastino, la resección quirúrgica sigue siendo el mejor enfoque diagnóstico y terapéutico. El objetivo de la presente serie de casos presentamos la experiencia de un centro oncológico en el abordaje de tumores del mediastino...

Thoracotomy compared to laparotomy in the traumatic diaphragmatic hernia. Systematic review and proportional methanalysis

Acta cir. bras; 33 (1), 2018
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the most used approach to treat traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures, and in which one the requirement to assess the second cavity is more frequent. Methods: Systematic review, observational studies. Outcomes: moment of approach, most commonly via addressed and the requirement...

Muscle-sparing versus standard posterolateral thoracotomy in neonates with esophageal atresia

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 31 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Background : The muscle-sparing thoracotomy (MST) has not yet been thoroughly studied and assessed in comparison to the traditional thoracotomy method in newborns. Aim : To compare the outcomes of MST and standard posterolateral thoracotomy (PLT) in newborns. Methods : Randomized, control...

Yolk sac primary tumor of mediastino: a rare case in a young adult

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 15 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Germ cell tumors are rare neoplasms that mostly occur in the gonads, although they can also affect other body sites, especially the anterior mediastinum (50 to 70% of all extragonadal germ cell tumors). We report a case of a primary mediastinal yolk sac tumor, a rare and aggressive germ cell tum...

Resection of left atrial myxoma in a patient with retrosternal gastric tube: a case report

Abstract The median sternotomy remains the standard approach in cardiovascular surgery but, in some conditions, it can be considered difficult to perform, especially in patients with history of esophagectomy. This case report describes a successful resection of a left atrial myxoma through a right antero...

Hidatidosis pulmonar bilateral: Reporte de caso
Bilateral Pulmonary Hydatidosis: Case Report

Prensa méd. argent; 103 (8), 2017
La hidatidosis es una zoonosis de distribución mundial producida por cestodos del género Echinococcus. Afecta principalmente regiones agrícolas y ganaderas. Es una enfermedad endémica en nuestro país, las mayores incidencias reportadas en Sudamérica corresponden Argentina, Chile, Uruguay y Brasil. ...

Anterior minithoracotomy: a safe approach for surgical asd closure & asd device retrieval

Abstract Objective: Midline sternotomy is the preferred approach for device migration following transcatheter device closure of ostium secundum atrial septal defect. Results of patients operated for device migration were retrospectively reviewed after transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect. Meth...

Valva Aórtica Quadricúspide Submetida a Troca Valvar por Minitoracotomia: Um Breve Relato de Caso

ABC., imagem cardiovasc; 30 (2), 2017

A concomitant intramyocardial and pulmonary hydatid cyst: a rare case report

Abstract Cardiac hydatid cyst is an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. In cystic Echinococcus humans are an accidental host. Liver and lungs are the most frequently involved organs. Herein a unique case of intramyocardial hydatid cyst of left ventricle along with pulmonary hydatid cyst in a 38-year-...