Surgical treatment of pediatric thoracic Ewing tumors.

Background: This study aims to determine the thoracic surgery techniques, surgical indications, the role and effectiveness of surgical treatment in multimodal treatment applied to pediatric Ewing sarcoma patients.

Methods: Between A pril 2004 a nd November 2020, a total of 15 pediatric patients ( 9 males, 6 females; mean age: 10.1±4.

Risk factors affecting post-traumatic acute respiratory distress syndrome development in thoracic trauma patients.

Background: This study aims to investigate the risk factors affecting post-traumatic acute respiratory distress syndrome development in thoracic trauma patients.

Methods: This two-centered, retrospective study included 3,080 thoracic trauma patients (2,562 males, 518 females; mean age 33.9±19.

An unusual recurrent bilateral posterior mediastinal goiter after subtotal thyroidectomy: Case report.

Introduction: Surgical treatment of benign thyroid diseases need to be followed up closely, since recurrent thyroid nodules can be seen after subtotal thyroidectomy. Intrathoracic goiter (ITG) occurs in 10-30% of patients following subtotal thyroidectomy. In general these goiters are benign, having a malignant rate of only 2-22%.

Single-incision thoracoscopic surgery of pleural effusions for diagnosis and treatment.

Background: Several procedures such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) are used to make a definite diagnosis in recurrent pleural effusions so that appropriate treatment can be arranged. Single-incision thoracoscopic surgery (SITS) is the most appropriate procedure that can be used for this purpose. The contribution of SITS to diagnosis and treatment is evaluated in this study that we conducted using a single thoracoport in patients with pleural effusion.

How does the type of thoracotomy affect the patient quality of life? A short form-36 health survey study.

Purpose: We evaluated whether the quality of life was affected in patients who had undergone various types of thoracotomy using the Short Form-36 Health Survey.

Methods: The patients who had undergone thoracotomy for diagnosis or treatment between January and September 2011 in the Thoracic Surgery Department were investigated to determine the effect of the type of thoracotomy on the quality of life using the Short Form-36 Health Survey. The patients were classified into three groups.

Urgent thoracotomy for penetrating chest trauma: analysis of 158 patients of a single center.

Background: Penetrating injuries to the chest present a frequent and challenging problem, but the majority of these injuries can be managed non-\operatively. The aim of this study was to describe the incidence of penetrating chest trauma and the ultimate techniques used for operative management, as well as the diagnosis, complications, morbidity and mortality.

Methods: A retrospective 9-year review of patients who underwent an operative procedure following penetrating chest trauma was performed.

Giant mediastinal mass: thymolipoma.

A 26-year-old man presented with shortness of breath on exertion that was gradually getting worse. His history revealed a mass in the left hemithorax that had been growing on follow-ups. Physical examination only showed that the respiratory sounds were fainter on the left.

Factors affecting the outcome of surgically treated non-iatrogenic traumatic cervical esophageal perforation: 28 years experience at a single center.

Background: We reviewed our experience with non-iatrogenic traumatic cervical esophageal perforations, paying particular attention to factors affecting the outcome of such cases.

Methods: In total, 30 patients treated surgically between 1980 and 2008 for non-iatrogenic traumatic cervical esophageal perforation in our clinic were reviewed.

Results: There were 25 male and 5 female patients with a median age of 27.

Congenital lobar emphysema: differential diagnosis and therapeutic approach.

Background: Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a rare anomaly of lung development that usually presents in the neonatal period with respirator distress and pulmonary lobar hyperinflation. It is commonly confused with pneumothorax. The aim of the present paper was to review the authors' experience in order to emphasize the importance of differential diagnosis with pneumothorax.

Hemangioma of the sternum.

Primary tumors of the sternum are rare and most of them are malignant. Benign lesions are typically chondromas, bone cysts, or hemangiomas. Among these tumors, hemangiomas are extremely rare.

Surgical correction of postpneumonectomy syndrome by intrapleural expandable prosthesis in a child.

We report a case of postpneumonectomy syndrome in a 10-year-old boy operated on for right-sided destroyed lung 1 year previously. The treatment involved the insertion of saline-filled expandable prosthesis in the postpneumonectomy cavity. A favorable outcome was observed.

Nohl-Oser type tracheobronchoplastic procedure in the treatment of advanced carcinoma of the right upper lobe.

Two male patients were admitted with right upper lobe tumor. In both cases, standard upper lobectomy or sleeve lobectomy was not applicable because of the invasion of lateral wall of the lower trachea. The standard surgical option was tracheal sleeve pneumonectomy.

Fibrovascular polyp of the esophagus: diagnostic dilemma.

A 51-year-old female patient was admitted to our department. She had symptoms of dysphagia, regurgitation of a fleshy mass into the mouth, and attacks of dyspnea. Every effort was made for diagnosis.

Surgical treatment of pulmonary hydatid cysts: report of 139 cases.

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation that is endemic in many sheep- and cattle-raising areas and is still an important health problem in the world. The aim of our study was to present our surgical experience and strategy in the management of pulmonary hydatid disease. One hundred thirty-nine patients with pulmonary hydatid cysts underwent surgical treatment in our clinic between January 1990 and April 2002.

Primary epithelioid angiosarcoma of the lung presenting as pulmonary hemorrhage.

Pulmonary angiosarcomas are usually secondary tumors, and only a few primary cases have been reported. We report a unique case of epithelioid angiosarcoma presenting as a solitary mass in the right upper lobe with pulmonary hemorrhage. Because of its epithelioid histology, this tumor may resemble a carcinoma or a variety of vascular lesions with epithelioid endothelial cells.

The value of open surgical approaches for aspirated pen caps.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to present the therapeutic approach of aspirated pen cap foreign bodies, with emphasis on the importance of open surgical intervention.

Methods: The records of patients who underwent bronchoscopy and bronchoscopy and surgical therapy for pen cap foreign bodies between January 1997 and June 2003 were reviewed retrospectively. Diagnosis was made based on history, physical examination, radiological methods, and bronchoscopy.

Combined late diagnosed right main bronchial disruption and chylothorax from blunt chest trauma.

Both main bronchial disruption and chylothorax are uncommon injuries associated with blunt thoracic trauma. We report the case of a patient who presented late after traumatic rupture of the right main bronchus who also had a traumatic chylothorax.

Intrapleural fibrinolytic treatment of multiloculated pediatric empyemas.

Our objective was to compare the efficacy of adjunctive intrapleural fibrinolytic agents (IPFA) (streptokinase, urokinase) on fibrinopurulent stage empyema and chronic stage empyema in children. IPFA were used in 78 pediatric patients with empyema (36 fibrinopurulent stage empyemas, 42 chronic stage empyemas) between December 1994 and September 2002. Pleural biopsy was done for staging in all cases.

Management of postpneumonic empyemas in children.

Objectives: Despite continued improvement in medical therapy, pediatric empyema remains a challenging problem for the surgeon. Multiple treatment options are available; however, the optimal therapeutic management has not been elucidated. The aim of this study is to assess different treatment options in the management of postpneumonic pediatric empyemas.

Intrapleural fibrinolytic treatment of multiloculated postpneumonic pediatric empyemas.

Background: Progression of empyema, with the development of fibrinous adhesions and loculations, makes simple drainage difficult or impossible. The appropriate management remains controversial. Intrapleural fibrinolytic treatment to facilitate drainage of loculated empyema instead of open thoracotomy has been advocated since the 1950s.