The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Nov 2024
Esophagectomy may have a role in stage IV esophageal adenocarcinoma.
We sought to determine whether aggressive local treatment provides a benefit in patients with stage IV esophageal adenocarcinoma and to determine factors associated with survival. ⋯ Aggressive local treatment may provide a benefit for highly selected patients with advanced or metastatic esophageal adenocarcinoma.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Nov 2024
Retrospective analysis of factors contributing to poor prognosis among 271 pediatric patients with tracheal stenosis treated with slide tracheoplasty.
To determine factors contributing to adverse postsurgical outcomes in children with congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) treated with slide tracheoplasty (STP). ⋯ Careful assessment and management of perioperative conditions are essential to minimize risk of adverse postsurgical outcomes in CTS patients undergoing STP.