Thoracoscopic examination of the thoracic cavity during laparotomy in traumatic diaphragm injuries

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Yavuz Pirhan ◽  
Tevrat Özalp
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Cavity ◽  
Diaphragm Injuries

scholarly journals Diaphragmatic paraganglioma protruding into the right thoracic cavity

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1115-1117
Author(s):  
Kentaro Minegishi ◽  
Hiroyoshi Tsubochi ◽  
Keisuke Ohno ◽  
Kenjiro Komori ◽  
Masaki Ozeki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Cavity ◽  
The Right

scholarly journals MIXED PARAGANGLIONIC AND FIBROMYXOMATOUS TUMORS IN THE THORACIC CAVITY

1959 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 570-579
Author(s):  
Olavi Peräsalo ◽  
Kai Dammert ◽  
Kari Sirola
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Cavity

scholarly journals Asymptomatic mediastinal extra-adrenal paraganglioma as a cause of sudden death: a case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 564-567
Author(s):  
Qiancheng Xu ◽  
Yingya Cao ◽  
Hongzhen Yin ◽  
Rongrong Wu ◽  
Tao Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Thoracic Cavity ◽  
Severe Hypotension ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
History Of ◽  
Posterior Mediastinal ◽  
Extra Adrenal Paraganglioma

AbstractA 23-year-old female patient was referred for treatment of a posterior mediastinal tumour. There was no history of hypertension or headache and no other complaints. The patient’s blood pressure increased to 210/125 mmHg after surgically manipulating the tumour, subsequently reversing to severe hypotension (25/15 mmHg) immediately after the tumour was removed. The life-threatening and irreversible blood pressure drop was difficult to treat with fluid and vasopressors, and the patient ultimately died of cardio-respiratory failure. Asymptomatic paraganglioma can be non-functional but can also be fatal. For any lump in the thoracic cavity, paraganglioma should be ruled out.

scholarly journals Malignant triton tumor of the left thoracic cavity: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masashi Ishikawa ◽  
Hiroyuki Chou ◽  
Naoto Imamura ◽  
Yumeta Shimazu ◽  
Kazuo Ono
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Resection ◽  
Neurofibromatosis Type ◽  
Large Mass ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Thoracic Cavity ◽  
Left Hemithorax ◽  
Malignant Triton Tumor ◽  
Nerve Sheath Tumors ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors ◽  
Failure Investigation

Abstract Malignant triton tumor (MTT) is a rare subtype of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors with rhabdomyoblastic differentiation. Although the condition may manifest sporadically, it typically affects adult patients with neurofibromatosis type 1. In this article, an extremely rare case of MTT with chest wall origin, which expanded into the left thoracic cavity, is reported. A 64-year-old male was admitted to the institution with sudden shortness of breath. Radiological examination revealed a large mass with massive pleural effusion occupying the patient’s left hemithorax. A percutaneous needle biopsy was performed and the patient underwent subtotal tumor resection with left pleuropneumonectomy. Immunohistochemical study of postsurgical pathologic specimens confirmed the diagnosis of MTT. Despite extensive surgical removal, tumor recurrence was reported soon after resection, leading to patient’s death 20 days after surgery due to acute respiratory failure. Investigation of rare MTT cases is necessary for understanding this condition.

New Concept for a Thoracic Drainage System Using Magnetic Actuation

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 705-711
Author(s):  
Daisuke Taniguchi ◽  
Keitaro Matsumoto ◽  
Yoshihiro Kondo ◽  
Tomoshi Tsuchiya ◽  
Ikuo Yamamoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Drainage System ◽  
Magnetic Actuation ◽  
Thoracic Cavity ◽  
Common Procedure ◽  
Thoracic Drainage ◽  
Drain Fluid ◽  
Laboratory Trial ◽  
General Surgeons ◽  
Effective Drainage

Objectives. Thoracic drainage is a common procedure to drain fluid, blood, or air from the pleural cavity. Some attempts to develop approaches to new thoracic drainage systems have been made; however, a simple tube is often currently used. The existing drain presupposes that it is placed correctly and that the tip does not require moving after insertion into the thoracic cavity. However, in some cases, the drain is not correctly placed and reinsertion of an additional drain is required, resulting in significant invasiveness to the patient. Therefore, a more effective drainage system is needed. This study aimed to develop and assess a new thoracic drain via a collaboration between medical and engineering personnel. Methods. We developed the concept of a controllable drain system using magnetic actuation. A dry laboratory trial and accompanying questionnaire assessment were performed by a group of thoracic and general surgeons. Objective mechanical measurements were obtained. Porcine experiments were also carried out. Results. In a dry laboratory trial, use of the controllable drain required significantly less time than that required by replacing the drain. The average satisfaction score of the new drainage system was 4.07 out of 5, indicating that most of the research participants were satisfied with the quality of the drain with a magnetic actuation. During the porcine experiment, the transfer of the tip of the drain was possible inside the thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity. Conclusion. This controllable thoracic drain could reduce the invasiveness for patients requiring thoracic or abdominal cavity drainage.

Long-Term Chronic Toxicity and Mesothelial Cell Reactions Induced by Potassium Octatitanate Fibers (TISMO) in the Left Thoracic Cavity in A/J Female Mice

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masanao Yokohira ◽  
Nozomi Hashimoto ◽  
Toshitaka Nakagawa ◽  
Yuko Nakano ◽  
Keiko Yamakawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mesothelial Cell ◽  
Mesothelial Cells ◽  
Mouse Lung ◽  
Thoracic Cavity ◽  
Direct Effects ◽  
Pleural Mesothelial Cells ◽  
Chronic Effects ◽  
Trade Name ◽  
Potassium Octatitanate Fibers

The present study was conducted to examine the chronic effects of potassium octatitanate fibers (trade name TISMO; chemical formula K2O·6TiO2) on the mouse lung and thoracic cavity. This method of infusion was employed to examine the direct effects of the fibers to the pleura. In the present study, 52- and 65-week experiments were employed to examine the long-term chronic effects after infusion of fiber-shaped TISMO into the thoracic cavities of A/J mice. Following this infusion, TISMO fibers were observed in the alveoli, indicating penetration through the visceral pleura. The additional histopathological detection of TISMO fibers in the liver, spleen, kidneys, ovary, heart, bone marrow, and brain of TISMO-infused mice indicated migration of the fibers out from the thoracic cavity. Atypical mesothelial cells with severe pleural proliferation were observed, but malignant mesotheliomas were not detected. This study demonstrated that intrathoracic infusion of TISMO fiber did not cause malignant mesothelioma but did cause severe chronic inflammation and proliferation of pleural mesothelial cells.

scholarly journals Pressure transduction to the thoracic cavity during topical negative pressure therapy of a sternotomy wound

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 579-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Torbrand ◽  
Richard Ingemansson ◽  
Lotta Gustafsson ◽  
Per Paulsson ◽  
Malin Malmsjö
Keyword(s):  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Thoracic Cavity ◽  
Negative Pressure Therapy ◽  
Pressure Therapy ◽  
Topical Negative Pressure

scholarly journals Shunted to the Thoracic Cavity

CHEST Journal ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 150 (4) ◽  
pp. 1058A
Author(s):  
Anupam Gupta ◽  
Jessica Gupta ◽  
Terence Mc Garry
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Cavity
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