DOI: 10.1055/s-00000085

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Issue 02 · Volume 60 · March 2012 DOI: 10.1055/s-002-23011

Editorial

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Heinemann, M. K.: Poor Letter “H”

Original Thoracic

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Welter, S.; Stöcker, C.; Dicken, V.; Kühl, H.; Krass, S.; Stamatis, G.: Lung Segment Geometry Study: Simulation of Largest Possible Tumours That Fit into Bronchopulmonary Segments
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Wei, Bo; Wang, Tao; Jiang, Fusheng; Wang, Huiyu: Use of Transthoracic Ultrasound to Predict Pleural Adhesions: A Prospective Blinded Study
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Tamura, Masaya; Oda, Makoto; Matsumoto, Isao; Waseda, Ryuichi; Watanabe, Go: Pattern and Predictors of False Positive Lymph Node Involvement on Positron Emission Tomography in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Ceylan, K. C.; Kaya, S. O.; Samancilar, O.; Gursoy, S.; Ucvet, A.: The Effects of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy on Pulmonary Structures: A Quantitative Analysis
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Sivrikoz, C. M.; Ak, I.; Simsek, F. S.; Döner, E.; Dündar, E.: Is Mediastinoscopy Still the Gold Standard to Evaluate Mediastinal Lymph Nodes in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma?

Letter to the Editor

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Nosotti, Mario; De Simone, Matilde; Cioffi, Ugo: The Mediastinoscopy and the Future in Nonsmall-Cell Lung Cancer Staging

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Sivrikoz, C. M; Ak, İ.: Reply

Original Thoracic

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Kohno, M.; Watanabe, M.; Izumi, Y.; Tasaka, S.; Kitagawa, Y.; Maruyama, I.; Kobayashi, K.: Mitigation of Occult Lung Injury by Pneumonectomy via Minithoracotomy in Mice
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Karamustafaoglu, Y. A.; Tarladacalisir, T.; Yoruk, Y.: Abdominothoracic Fistulas due to Complicated Echinococcosis
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Akin, H.; Olcmen, A.; Isgorucu, O.; Denizkiran, I.; Dincer, I.: Approach to Patients with Chylothorax Complicating Pulmonary Resection
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Dalar, L.; Karasulu, L.; Sökücü, S. N.; Altin, S.: Diode Laser in the Endoscopic Treatment of Obstructive Airway Disease: Two Years Experience in Istanbul
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Ried, M.; Guth, H.; Potzger, T.; Diez, C.; Neu, R.; Schalke, B.; Hofmann, H.-S.: Surgical Resection of Thymoma Still Represents the First Choice of Treatment

Original Cardiovascular

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Zhang, R.; Wiegmann, B.; Fischer, S.; Dickgreber, N. J.; Hagl, C.; Krüger, M.; Haverich, A.; Zardo, P.: Simultaneous Cardiac and Lung Surgery for Incidental Solitary Pulmonary Nodule: Learning from the Past

Special Reports

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Schweigert, M.; Meyer, C.; Stadlhuber, R. J.; Dubecz, A.; Kraus, D.; Stein, H. J.: Surgery for Inflammatory Tumor of the Lung Caused by Pulmonary Actinomycosis

How to Do It

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Wang, Haifeng; Xu, Zhifei; Gao, Wen: A Modified Brompton Technique for the Treatment of Giant Bulla in Patients with Diffuse Emphysema
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Froeschle, Peter; Krishnadas, Rakesh; Berrisford, Richard: Video-Assisted Approach Combined with the Open Brompton Technique for Intracavitary Drainage of Giant Bullae

Case Report

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Duan, L.; Chen, X.; Jiang, G.: Lobar Torsion after Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: 2 Case Reports
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Sano, A.; Takeuchi, E.; Fukami, T.; Murakawa, T.; Nakajima, J.: Erosion Bleeding as a Late Complication of Chest Wall Reconstruction with a Dacron Mesh Silicone Prosthesis
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Lee, W.; Kim, Y.; Chee, H.; Lee, S.; Jung, H.; Ki, S.: A Wristwatch in the Esophagus Associated with Esophageal Perforation: Report of an Intriguing Case
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Vannucci, J.; Tassi, V.; Monacelli, M.; Puma, F.: Totally Cervical Thymoma from the Orthotopic Thymus

Letter to the Editor

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Lococo, Filippo; Cesario, Alfredo; Cusumano, Giacomo; Marra, Alessandro; Margaritora, Stefano; Granone, Pierluigi: Sleeve Lobectomy for NSCLC Treatment: A Simple Surgical Choice or a Mandatory Need in High-Risk Patients?