Archivos de bronconeumología
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Arch. Bronconeumol. · Apr 2006
Comparative Study[Sleeve lobectomy compared to pneumonectomy for the treatment of N0-N1 non-small cell lung cancer].
To compare survival, morbidity, and mortality rates for a series of patients who underwent either bronchoplastic sleeve lobectomy or pneumonectomy to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). ⋯ For patients with N0-N1 non-small cell lung cancer, sleeve lobectomy offers better survival than pneumonectomy.
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Arch. Bronconeumol. · Dec 2005
Case Reports[Description of a new procedure for fiberoptic bronchoscopy during noninvasive ventilation through a nasal mask in patients with acute respiratory failure].
A new method is described for performing oral fiberoptic bronchoscopy during noninvasive ventilation through the nose. The technique was successfully applied in 2 patients suffering from acute respiratory failure. ⋯ We conclude that the procedure has potential advantages over bronchoscopy through the nose and face masks or helmets, particularly for the management of secretions or in special clinical circumstances (hemoptysis or presence of foreign bodies). This method can be used to substitute for or complement other bronchoscopy techniques performed with other interfaces.
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Arch. Bronconeumol. · Nov 2005
Comparative Study[Changes in the acid-base equilibrium of pleural fluid during the first 2 hours after thoracentesis].
The aim of this study was to assess changes in the acid-base equilibrium of pleural fluid during the first 2 hours after thoracentesis and to determine whether, as with arterial blood, it is important to keep the fluid on ice. ⋯ The pH and PCO2 of pleural fluid did not change significantly during the first 2 hours following thoracentesis, whereas PO2 did undergo a significant change. Keeping samples on ice during this period is unnecessary. Only a higher red blood cell count in pleural fluid and neoplastic effusion had a limited effect on changes in the pH of samples from our patients during the first 2 hours following thoracentesis.