Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery An Evidence-Based Approach /
Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach describes the recommended ideal approach, rather than customary care, in selected clinical situations. Brief chapters are devoted to a specific question or decision in general thoracic surgery that is difficult or controversial. Alt...
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| Μορφή: | Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
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London :
Springer London,
2007.
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| Διαθέσιμο Online: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
Πίνακας περιεχομένων:
- Background
- Evidence-Based Medicine: Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation
- Decision Analytic Techniques
- Nonclinical Components of Surgical Decision Making
- How Patients Make Decisions with Their Surgeons: The Role of Counseling and Patient Decision Aids
- Lung
- Radiographic Staging of Lung Cancer: Computed Tomography and Positron Emission Tomography
- Routine Mediastinoscopy for Clinical Stage I Lung Cancer
- Management of Unexpected N2 Disease Discovered at Thoracotomy
- Induction Therapy for Clinical Stage I Lung Cancer
- Induction Therapy for Stage IIIA (N2) Lung Cancer
- Adjuvant Postoperative Therapy for Completely Resected Stage I Lung Cancer
- Sleeve Lobectomy Versus Pneumonectomy for Lung Cancer Patients with Good Pulmonary Function
- Lesser Resection Versus Lobectomy for Stage I Lung Cancer in Patients with Good Pulmonary Function
- Lesser Resection Versus Radiotherapy for Patients with Compromised Lung Function and Stage I Lung Cancer
- Resection for Patients Initially Diagnosed with N3 Lung Cancer after Response to Induction Therapy
- Video-Assisted Thorascopic Surgery Major Lung Resections
- Surgery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Solitary M1 Disease
- Thoracoscopy Versus the Open Approach for Resection of Solitary Pulmonary Metastases
- Unilateral or Bilateral Approach for Unilateral Pulmonary Metastatic Disease
- Surgery for Bronchoalveolar Lung Cancer
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in the Candidate for Lung Transplantation
- Pleural Sclerosis for the Management of Initial Pneumothorax
- Esophagus
- Staging for Esophageal Cancer: Positron Emission Tomography, Endoscopic Ultrasonography
- Induction Therapy for Resectable Esophageal Cancer
- Transthoracic Versus Transhiatal Resection for Carcinoma of the Esophagus
- Minimally Invasive Versus Open Esophagectomy for Cancer
- Lymph Node Dissection for Carcinoma of the Esophagus
- Intrathoracic Versus Cervical Anastomosis in Esophageal Replacement
- Jejunostomy after Esophagectomy
- Gastric Emptying Procedures after Esophagectomy
- Posterior Mediastinal or Retrosternal Reconstruction Following Esophagectomy for Cancer
- Postoperative Adjuvant Therapy for Completely Resected Esophageal Cancer
- Celiac Lymph Nodes and Esophageal Cancer
- Partial or Total Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in the Presence of Impaired Esophageal Motility
- Botox, Balloon, or Myotomy: Optimal Treatment for Achalasia
- Fundoplication after Laparoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia
- Primary Repair for Delayed Recognition of Esophageal Perforation
- Lengthening Gastroplasty for Managing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Stricture
- Lengthening Gastroplasty for Managing Giant Paraesophageal Hernia
- Management of Zenker’s Diverticulum: Open Versus Transoral Approaches
- Management of Minimally Symptomatic Pulsion Diverticula of the Esophagus
- Diaphragm
- Giant Paraesophageal Hernia: Thoracic, Open Abdominal, or Laparoscopic Approach
- Management of Minimally Symptomatic Giant Paraesophageal Hernias
- Plication for Diaphragmatic Eventration
- Pacing for Unilateral Diaphragm Paralysis
- Optimal Crural Closure Techniques for Repair of Large Hiatal Hernias
- Management of Acute Diaphragmatic Rupture: Thoracotomy Versus Laparotomy
- Airway
- Stenting for Benign Airway Obstruction
- Tracheal Resection for Thyroid or Esophageal Cancer
- Pleura and Pleural Space
- Pleural Sclerosis for Malignant Pleural Effusion: Optimal Sclerosing Agent
- Management of Malignant Pleural Effusion: Sclerosis or Chronic Tube Drainage
- Initial Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Role of Thoracoscopic Therapy
- Intrapleural Fibrinolytics
- Diffuse Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: The Role of Pleurectomy
- Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Is There a Benefit to Pleuropneumonectomy?
- Mediastinum
- Management of Myasthenia Gravis: Does Thymectomy Provide Benefit over Medical Therapy Alone?
- Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis: Optimal Approach
- Management of Residual Disease after Therapy for Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumor and Normal Serum Markers
- Management of Malignant Pericardial Effusions
- Asymptomatic Pericardial Cyst: Observe or Resect?
- Chest Wall
- Optimal Approach to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Transaxillary, Supraclavicular, or Infraclavicular
- Pectus Excavatum in Adults.
