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Burn LA, Wetscherek MT, Pharoah PD, Marciniak SJ. CT features associated with contralateral recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax. QJM 2024; 117:837-845. [PMID: 38976637 PMCID: PMC11760504 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcae129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Spontaneous pneumothorax recurs in 30-54% of patients without surgery. Identifying individuals likely to suffer a recurrence, who might benefit from pre-emptive surgery, is challenging. Previous meta-analysis suggested a relationship between contralateral recurrence and specific CT findings. METHODS We analysed CT images and recurrence rates of 243 patients seen by our tertiary referral pneumothorax service. RESULTS We validated the meta-analysis observation that contralateral lung cysts are associated with a higher risk of contralateral recurrence in younger individuals. Furthermore, we observed that the size of contralateral cysts to be associated with increased contralateral recurrence in younger patients. CONCLUSION The detection of contralateral lung cysts might therefore help identify younger patients more likely to benefit from pre-emptive surgery.
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- L A Burn
- Respiratory Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Respiratory Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Computational Biomedicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Respiratory Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
- Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR), University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- Respiratory Medicine, Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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Koike S, Shiina T, Takasuna K. A Rare Type of Pneumothorax Recurrence After Surgery, Caused by a Lung Laceration Next to the Adhesion. Cureus 2024; 16:e72585. [PMID: 39610605 PMCID: PMC11602440 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.72585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/28/2024] [Indexed: 11/30/2024] Open
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Recurrence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax after surgical treatment was often caused by overlooking bullae in surgical treatments, bullae regrowth, or bullae neogenesis. Herein, we present a very rare type of recurrence after surgical treatment, which was caused by lung laceration next to the adhesion created after the surgery. The patient was a 22-year-old volleyball player, and we presumed that sudden chest wall compression that occurred during volleyball displaced the lung next to the adhesion inwardly and caused the lung laceration.
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- Sachie Koike
- Thoracic Surgery, Ina Central Hospital, Ina, JPN
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Huang N, He S, Chen S, Zhang G, Ruan L, Huang J. Incidence and risk factors for recurrent primary spontaneous pneumothorax after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Thorac Dis 2024; 16:3696-3710. [PMID: 38983166 PMCID: PMC11228730 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-24-175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Background The incidence and risk factors for recurrent primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) remain controversial. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to determine the incidence and risk factors for recurrence of PSP after VATS. Methods A systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases was conducted to identify studies that reported the rate and risk factors for recurrence of PSP after VATS published up to December 2023. The pooled recurrence rate and odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated using a random-effects model. In addition, risk factors were similarly included in the meta-analysis, and sources of heterogeneity were explored using meta-regression analysis. Results A total of 72 studies involving 23,531 patients were included in the meta-analysis of recurrence. The pooled recurrence rate of PSP after VATS was 10% (95% CI: 8-12%). Male sex (OR: 0.61; 95% CI: 0.41-0.92; P=0.02), younger age [mean difference (MD): -2.01; 95% CI: -2.57 to -1.45; P<0.001), lower weight (MD: -1.57; 95% CI: -3.03 to -0.11; P=0.04), lower body mass index (BMI) (MD: -0.73; 95% CI: -1.08 to 0.37; P<0.001), and history of contralateral pneumothorax (OR: 2.46; 95% CI: 1.56-3.87; P<0.001) were associated with recurrent PSP, whereas height, smoking history, affected side, stapling line reinforcement, and pleurodesis were not associated with recurrent PSP after VATS. Conclusions The recurrence rate of PSP after VATS remains high. Healthcare professionals should focus on factors, including sex, age, weight, BMI, and history of contralateral pneumothorax, that may influence recurrence.
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- Ningbin Huang
- School of Nursing, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Organ Transplantation Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Organ Transplantation Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Bronchoscopy Room, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Operating Room, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Suzuki H, Tsunezuka H, Okada S, Shimomura M, Ishihara S, Inoue M. Non-stapling thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax in young patients. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 72:395-400. [PMID: 38062327 DOI: 10.1007/s11748-023-01992-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Spontaneous pneumothorax in young patients has a high recurrence rate, even after surgical treatment, and bulla neogenesis around stapled lesions has been reported as a cause of postoperative recurrence. We investigate the clinical safety and long-term outcome of non-stapling thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax in young patients. METHODS Twenty-seven non-stapling thoracoscopic surgeries for pneumothorax in 24 patients younger than 25 years were retrospectively reviewed. The non-stapling surgical techniques used to treat bullae included thoracoscopic suture plication, soft-coagulation, covering, and ligation. Long-term follow-up was conducted by telephone or by a mailed questionnaire. RESULTS In 22 (81.5%) operations, suture plication, soft-coagulation, and covering procedures were used in combination. The median number of bullae treated in one operation was 2 (range, 0-6). The median operative time was 97 min, and the median postoperative drainage and postoperative hospital stay periods were 1 and 3 days, respectively. No complications of grade 2 or higher were observed. Patients were followed for at least 30 (median, 37) months. The postoperative recurrence rate was 3.7%, with one case of recurrence due to bulla neogenesis at a distant site. CONCLUSION Non-stapling thoracoscopic surgery with covering procedure for pneumothorax in young patients might reduce postoperative recurrence.
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- Hirofumi Suzuki
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company, 1-2-22 Matsuzaki-Cho, Abeno-Ku, Osaka, 545-0053, Japan
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho, Kawaramachidori-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Otsu City Hospital, 2-9-9 Motomiya, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0804, Japan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho, Kawaramachidori-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho, Kawaramachidori-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho, Kawaramachidori-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho, Kawaramachidori-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan.
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van Steenwijk QCA, Spaans LN, Heineman DJ, van den Broek FJC, Dickhoff C. Population-based study on surgical care for primary spontaneous pneumothorax. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 65:ezae104. [PMID: 38489837 PMCID: PMC10980590 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezae104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The optimal surgical strategy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax remains a matter of debate and variation in surgical practice is expected. This variation may influence clinical outcomes, such as postoperative complications and length of stay. This national population-based registry study provides an overview and extent of variability of current surgical practice and outcomes in the Netherlands. METHODS To identify national patterns of care and between-hospital variability in the treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax, patients who underwent surgical pleurodesis and/or bullectomy between 2014 and 2021, were identified from the Dutch Lung Cancer Audit-Surgery database. The type of surgical intervention, postoperative complications, length of stay and ipsilateral recurrences were recorded. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Out of 4338 patients, 1851 patients were identified to have primary spontaneous pneumothorax. The median age was 25 years (interquartile range 20-31) and 82% was male. The most performed surgical procedure was bullectomy with pleurodesis (83%). The overall complication rate was 12% (Clavien-Dindo grade ≥III 6%), with the highest recorded incidence for persistent air leak >5 days (5%). Median postoperative length of stay was 4 days (interquartile range 3-6) and 0.7% underwent a repeat pleurodesis for ipsilateral recurrence. Complication rate and length of stay differed considerably between hospitals. There were no differences between the surgical procedures. In the Netherlands, surgical patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax are preferably treated with bullectomy plus pleurodesis. Postoperative complications and length of stay vary widely and are considerable in this young patient group. This may be reduced by optimization of surgical care.
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- Quirine C A van Steenwijk
- Department of Surgery, Maxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, Netherlands
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Furuta C, Yano M, Kitagawa Y, Katsuya R, Ozeki N, Fukui T. Prospective Observation Study for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Incidence of and Risk Factors for Postoperative Neogenesis of Bullae. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 30:23-00206. [PMID: 38599823 PMCID: PMC11082493 DOI: 10.5761/atcs.oa.23-00206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Details of the neogenesis of bullae (NOB), which causes recurrent primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) following bullectomy, have not been reported and risk factors for NOB remain unclear. We aimed to clarify the details of NOB. METHODS We conducted a prospective study using three computed tomography (CT) examinations performed 6, 12, and 24 months after bullectomy to identify the incidence of and risk factors for NOB. We enrolled 50 patients who underwent bullectomy for PSP. RESULTS After excluding 11 patients who canceled the postoperative CT examination at 6 months after bullectomy, only 39 patients were analyzed. The incidence of NOB at 6, 12, and 24 months after bullectomy was 38.5%, 55.2%, and 71.2%, respectively. The rate of NOB in the operated lung was almost 2 times higher than that in the contralateral nonoperative lung. Male sex, multiple bullae on preoperative CT, long stapling line (≥7 cm), deep stapling depth (≥1.5 cm), and heavier resected sample (≥5 g) were suggested to be risk factors for NOB. CONCLUSIONS We recognized a high incidence of postoperative NOB in PSP patients. Bullectomy itself seems to promote NOB. Postoperative NOB occurs frequently, especially in patients who require a large-volume lung resection with a long staple line.
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- Chihiro Furuta
- Division of Chest Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Chest Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Chest Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Chest Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Chest Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Chest Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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Speck KE, Kulaylat AN, Baerg JE, Acker SN, Baird R, Beres AL, Chang H, Derderian SC, Englum B, Gonzalez KW, Kawaguchi A, Kelley-Quon L, Levene TL, Rentea RM, Rialon KL, Ricca R, Somme S, Wakeman D, Yousef Y, St Peter SD, Lucas DJ. Evaluation and Management of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review From the APSA Outcomes & Evidence-Based Practice Committee. J Pediatr Surg 2023; 58:1873-1885. [PMID: 37130765 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Controversy exists in the optimal management of adolescent and young adult primary spontaneous pneumothorax. The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee performed a systematic review of the literature to develop evidence-based recommendations. METHODS Ovid MEDLINE, Elsevier Embase, EBSCOhost CINAHL, Elsevier Scopus, and Wiley Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were queried for literature related to spontaneous pneumothorax between January 1, 1990, and December 31, 2020, addressing (1) initial management, (2) advanced imaging, (3) timing of surgery, (4) operative technique, (5) management of contralateral side, and (6) management of recurrence. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. RESULTS Seventy-nine manuscripts were included. Initial management of adolescent and young adult primary spontaneous pneumothorax should be guided by symptoms and can include observation, aspiration, or tube thoracostomy. There is no evidence of benefit for cross-sectional imaging. Patients with ongoing air leak may benefit from early operative intervention within 24-48 h. A video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) approach with stapled blebectomy and pleural procedure should be considered. There is no evidence to support prophylactic management of the contralateral side. Recurrence after VATS can be treated with repeat VATS with intensification of pleural treatment. CONCLUSIONS The management of adolescent and young adult primary spontaneous pneumothorax is varied. Best practices exist to optimize some aspects of care. Further prospective studies are needed to better determine optimal timing of operative intervention, the most effective operation, and management of recurrence after observation, tube thoracostomy, or operative intervention. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4. TYPE OF STUDY Systematic Review of Level 1-4 studies.
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- K Elizabeth Speck
- Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Penn State Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Presbyterian Health Services, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
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- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
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- University of Maryland Children's Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Children's Mercy-Kansas City, Department of Surgery, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- University of South Carolina, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Children's Mercy-Kansas City, Department of Surgery, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA, USA; Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Woo W, Kim BJ, Moon DH, Kang DY, Lee S, Oh TY. Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose versus Polyglycolic Acid for Pleural Coverage in Pneumothorax Surgery. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12113705. [PMID: 37297900 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12113705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Objectives: Although surgical intervention for spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) reduces the recurrence rate, thoracoscopic surgery is associated with greater postoperative recurrence rates than open thoracotomy. A polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheet or oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) mesh can therefore be used for additional coverage after thoracoscopic surgery, and this study compared the clinical impacts of these two materials. Methods: From 2018 to 2020, 262 thoracoscopic surgeries for primary SP were performed, of which 125 patients were enrolled in this study, and 48 and 77 patients received ORC and PGA coverage, respectively. The clinical characteristics and surgical procedures were reviewed, and the recurrence rates were compared. To obtain more comprehensive evidence, we performed a literature review and meta-analysis comparing ORC and PGA coverage. Results: There were no significant differences in patient characteristics between the two groups. Operating time was slightly shorter in the ORC group than in the PGA group (p = 0.008). The pneumothorax recurrence rate was similar in both groups (PGA: 10.4%, ORC: 6.2%, p = 0.529), but the recurrence-free interval was significantly longer (p = 0.036) in the ORC (262 days) than in the PGA (48.5 days) group. The literature review identified three relevant studies, and the meta-analysis revealed no difference in pneumothorax recurrence rate between the two coverage materials. Conclusions: The two visceral pleural coverage materials, PGA and ORC, did not show significant differences in postoperative pneumothorax recurrence. Therefore, if applied appropriately, the choice of material between ORC and PGA for thoracoscopic pneumothorax surgery does not have a significant impact on the clinical outcome.
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- Wongi Woo
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 10444, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul 03181, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul 03181, Republic of Korea
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Kabuto T, Omasa M, Nagata S, Tokushige K, Adachi T, Nakanishi T, Motoyama H. The effect of polyglycolic acid sheet in preventing postoperative recurrent pneumothorax: a prospective cohort study. J Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 18:13. [PMID: 36627669 PMCID: PMC9830893 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-023-02111-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary spontaneous pneumothorax occasionally relapses, even after bullectomy; therefore, coverage of the bullectomy staple line for pleural reinforcement is common in Japan. However, the appropriate covering materials have not yet been determined. METHODS This was a longitudinal prospective cohort study. Data were available for patients aged < 40 years with primary spontaneous pneumothorax who underwent their first thoracoscopic bullectomy between July 2015 and June 2021. We used oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) sheets from July 2015 to June 2018, and polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheets from July 2018 to June 2021. The postoperative recurrence-free survival rate was evaluated. The characteristics of the recurrent cases (radiographic, intraoperative, and pathological findings) were also evaluated. The extent of pleural adhesions was classified into the following three groups: none, medium, or extensive. RESULTS A total of 187 patients were included in the study. There were 92 and 95 participants in the ORC and PGA sheet groups, respectively. The postoperative recurrence-free survival rates were significantly higher in the PGA sheet group than in the ORC sheet group (ORC group vs. PGA group, 82.9% vs. 95.4%, p = 0.031). In recurrent cases, there was a significant difference in terms of pleural adhesion (0.0% [12 of 12, none] vs. 100.0% [four of four, extensive], p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Compared with ORC sheets, PGA sheets are an effective material for preventing early recurrence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax. Strong local pleural adhesions potentially contribute to decreasing recurrence.
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- Takafumi Kabuto
- grid.416289.00000 0004 1772 3264Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kobe City Nishi-Kobe Medical Center, 5-7-1, Kojidai, Nishi-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2273 Japan
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- grid.416289.00000 0004 1772 3264Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kobe City Nishi-Kobe Medical Center, 5-7-1, Kojidai, Nishi-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2273 Japan
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- grid.416389.10000 0004 0643 0917Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nagara Medical Center, 1300-7 Nagara, Gifu, 502-8558 Japan
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- grid.416289.00000 0004 1772 3264Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kobe City Nishi-Kobe Medical Center, 5-7-1, Kojidai, Nishi-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2273 Japan
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- grid.416289.00000 0004 1772 3264Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kobe City Nishi-Kobe Medical Center, 5-7-1, Kojidai, Nishi-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2273 Japan
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- grid.416289.00000 0004 1772 3264Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kobe City Nishi-Kobe Medical Center, 5-7-1, Kojidai, Nishi-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2273 Japan
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- grid.416289.00000 0004 1772 3264Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kobe City Nishi-Kobe Medical Center, 5-7-1, Kojidai, Nishi-Ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2273 Japan
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Soyer T, Dariel A, Dingemann J, Martinez L, Pini-Prato A, Morini F, De Coppi P, Gorter R, Doi T, Antunovic SS, Kakar M, Hall NJ. European Pediatric Surgeons' Association Survey on the Management of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Children. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2022; 32:415-421. [PMID: 34823267 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the practice patterns of the European Pediatric Surgeons' Association (EUPSA) members regarding the management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) in children. METHODS An online survey was distributed to all members of EUPSA. RESULTS In total, 131 members from 44 countries participated in the survey. Interventional approach (78%) is the most common choice of treatment in the first episode, and most commonly, chest tube insertion (71%) is performed. In the case of a respiratory stable patient, 60% of the responders insert chest tubes if the pneumothorax is more than 2 cm. While 49% of surgeons prefer surgical intervention in the second episode, 42% still prefer chest tube insertion. Main indications for surgical treatment were the presence of bullae more than 2 cm (77%), and recurrent pneumothorax (76%). Eighty-four percent of surgeons prefer thoracoscopy and perform excision of bullae with safe margins (91%). To prevent recurrences, 54% of surgeons perform surgical pleurodesis with pleural abrasion (55%) and partial pleurectomy (22%). The responders who perform thoracoscopy use more surgical pleurodesis and prefer shorter chest tube duration than the surgeons performing open surgery (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Most of the responders prefer chest tube insertion in the management of first episode of PSP and perform surgical treatment in the second episode in case of underlying bullae more than 2 cm and recurrent pneumothorax. The surgeons performing thoracoscopy use more surgical pleurodesis and prefer shorter chest tube duration than the responders performing open surgery. The development of evidence-based guidelines may help standardize care and improve outcomes in children with PSP.
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- Tutku Soyer
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, AP-HM, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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- Centre of Pediatric Surgery, Hannover Medical School and "Auf der Bult" Children's Hospital Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Umberto Bosio Center for Digestive Diseases The Children Hospital AO SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Alessandria, Italy, EU
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Meyer, Firenze, Toscana, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam & Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, the Netherlands
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Riga Stradins University & Children's Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia
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- University Surgery Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
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Special Issue on "Clinical Research of Spontaneous Pneumothorax". J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11112988. [PMID: 35683379 PMCID: PMC9181296 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11112988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Girish M, Pharoah PD, Marciniak SJ. Meta-analysis of the association between emphysematous change on thoracic computerized tomography scan and recurrent pneumothorax. QJM 2022; 115:215-221. [PMID: 33538832 PMCID: PMC9020478 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcab020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES At least a third of patients go on to suffer a recurrence following a first spontaneous pneumothorax. Surgical intervention reduces the risk of recurrence and has been advocated as a primary treatment for pneumothorax. But surgery exposes patients to the risks of anaesthesia and in some cases can cause chronic pain. Risk stratification of patients to identify those most at risk of recurrence would help direct the most appropriate patients to early intervention. Many studies have addressed the role of thoracic computerized tomography (CT) in identifying those individuals at increased risk of recurrence, but a consensus is lacking. AIM Our objective was to clarify whether CT provides valuable prognostic information for recurrent pneumothorax. DESIGN Meta-analysis. METHODS We conducted an exhaustive search of the literature for thoracic CT imaging and pneumothorax, and then performed a meta-analysis using a random effects model to estimate the common odds ratio and standard error. RESULTS Here, we show by meta-analysis of data from 2475 individuals that emphysematous change on CT scan is associated with a significant increased odds ratio for recurrent pneumothorax ipsilateral to the radiological abnormality (odds ratio 2.49, 95% confidence interval 1.51-4.13). CONCLUSIONS The association holds true for primary spontaneous pneumothorax when considering emphysematous changes including blebs and bullae. Features, such as bullae at the azygoesophageal recess or increased Goddard score similarly predicted recurrent secondary pneumothorax, as shown by subgroup analysis. Our meta-analysis suggests that CT scanning has value in risk stratifying patients considering surgery for pneumothorax.
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- M Girish
- From the Department of Respiratory Medicine, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0SP, UK
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Oncology, University of Cambridge, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN, UK
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- From the Department of Respiratory Medicine, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0SP, UK
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
- Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR), University of Cambridge, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0XY, UK
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Shigefuku S, Takahashi H, Ito M, Kajiwara N, Ohira T, Ikeda N. Significance of very-low-voltage coagulation plus coverage with polyglycolic acid sheet after bullectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2022; 30:2184923211072595. [PMID: 35040360 DOI: 10.1177/02184923211072595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to clarify the efficacy of the combination of low-voltage coagulation plus staple line coverage with a polyglycolic acid sheet after bullectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax to prevent a postoperative recurrence. METHODS A total of 143 patients who underwent bullectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax between January 2014 and December 2019 were enrolled in this study. We classified the patients into two groups based on additional procedures after bullectomy, namely, low-voltage coagulation for the margin of the staple line plus coverage with a polyglycolic acid sheet (Group A) and staple line coverage with a polyglycolic acid sheet alone (Group B). We evaluated perioperative factors and recurrence-free survival after surgery in the two groups. RESULTS Nine patients in Group B developed postoperative recurrences. In contrast, there was no postoperative recurrence in Group A. According to the Kaplan-Meier curves, the 2-year recurrence-free survival rates of the patients were 100% and 90.3%, in Group A and Group B, respectively. The log-rank test showed a significant difference between the two groups (p = 0.031). CONCLUSION Low-voltage coagulation for the margin of a staple line plus coverage with a polyglycolic acid sheet is a useful option as an additional technique after bullectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax to prevent a postoperative recurrence.
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- Shunsuke Shigefuku
- Department of Surgery, 89440Hachioji Medical Center of Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, 89440Hachioji Medical Center of Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, 89440Hachioji Medical Center of Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, 89440Hachioji Medical Center of Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Woo W, Kim CH, Kim BJ, Song SH, Moon DH, Kang DY, Lee S. Early Postoperative Pneumothorax Might Not Be 'True' Recurrence. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10235687. [PMID: 34884388 PMCID: PMC8658547 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10235687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objectives: To date, there is no consensual definition of what constitutes a postoperative recurrence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), despite there being many studies reporting a high incidence of recurrence. This study aims to describe the long-term recurrence rates of pneumothorax and to suggest a possible way to differentiate recurrence events based on temporal patterns. Methods: This single-center study retrospectively evaluated all postoperative recurrence of PSP from January 2007 to May 2019. Patients’ demographics, history of pneumothorax, radiologic data, surgical technique, and the time between operation and recurrence were analyzed. Univariate and multivariable analyses were conducted to find potential risk factors related to long-term recurrence. Results: Of the 77 postoperative recurrent cases of pneumothorax, 21 (27.2%) occurred within 30 days after surgery and, thus, were classified as early recurrences (ER), while the remaining cases were classified as late recurrences (LR). There was no difference in preoperative variables between the two groups. However, the rate of incidence of second recurrence (SR), which represented a long-term prognosis, was significantly higher in the LR group (28.6% vs. 4.8%, p = 0.030). On univariate and multivariable analyses, late recurrence was the only significant factor predicting later recurrence events. Conclusion: Postoperative recurrence (PoR) within 30 days had a lower SR rate. Therefore, it might not be a ‘true’ postoperative recurrence with a favorable prognosis. Further studies investigating postoperative recurrence based on temporal patterns would be warranted to improve the classification of PoR.
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- Wongi Woo
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Korea; (W.W.); (C.H.K.); (B.J.K.); (D.H.M.)
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Korea; (W.W.); (C.H.K.); (B.J.K.); (D.H.M.)
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Korea; (W.W.); (C.H.K.); (B.J.K.); (D.H.M.)
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul 01757, Korea;
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Korea; (W.W.); (C.H.K.); (B.J.K.); (D.H.M.)
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul 03181, Korea
- Correspondence: (D.-Y.K.); (S.L.); Tel.: +82-02-2001-8543 (D.-Y.K.); +82-02-2019-3381 (S.L.); Fax: +82-02-2001-2049 (D.-Y.K.); +82-02-3461-8282 (S.L.)
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Korea; (W.W.); (C.H.K.); (B.J.K.); (D.H.M.)
- Correspondence: (D.-Y.K.); (S.L.); Tel.: +82-02-2001-8543 (D.-Y.K.); +82-02-2019-3381 (S.L.); Fax: +82-02-2001-2049 (D.-Y.K.); +82-02-3461-8282 (S.L.)
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Liang H, Liu Y, Jiang J, Zhong G. Is surgery a risk factor for contralateral recurrence pneumothorax in adolescent with primary spontaneous pneumothorax? Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 69:1492-1498. [PMID: 34097199 DOI: 10.1007/s11748-021-01663-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Controversy exists regarding the justification of primary surgery in primary spontaneous pneumothorax, and surgery is not free from recurrence. We hypothesized that surgery is a risk factor for contralateral recurrence pneumothorax in adolescent. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study of 163 adolescent with pneumothorax who were treated conservatively with chest tube (n = 100) or chest tube followed by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (n = 63) from January 2009 through December 2017. RESULTS Ipsilateral recurrence was significantly more common following conservative treatment than surgical treatment (25.0 vs. 3.2%, P < 0.001), while contralateral recurrence was more common in the surgical group than in the conservative group (15.9 vs. 6.0%, P = 0.039). The rates of second episode pneumothorax did not significantly differ between the two treatment groups (P = 0.092). Univariate analysis identified that patients who were treated conservatively had greater risk of ipsilateral recurrence (P = 0.002), while those who proceeded to surgery had greater risk of contralateral recurrence (P = 0.046). No predictors for second episode pneumothorax were found. CONCLUSION To avoid over treatment, we recommend that conservative treatment should be the superior option and CT scan should not be a routine examination in adolescent with their first episode of PSP.
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- Henglun Liang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangdong, 511400, People's Republic of China.
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- Information Statistics Center, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangdong, 511400, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangdong, 511400, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangdong, 511400, People's Republic of China
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Polyglycolic acid sheet covering to prevent recurrence after surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax: a meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2021; 11:3392. [PMID: 33564105 PMCID: PMC7873206 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-83103-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The coverage technique using absorbable mesh was first described in a European guideline published in 2015 as a preventive method for the recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax. We performed a meta-analysis based on a literature search of primary studies that compared the postoperative recurrence rate of primary spontaneous pneumothorax between the use and nonuse of polyglycolic acid sheet coverage. Two reviewers independently selected and evaluated the quality of the relevant studies. The risk ratio in each study was calculated in a random-effect meta-analysis. Statistical heterogeneity among the included studies was quantitatively evaluated using the I2 index, and publication bias was assessed using a funnel plot. A total of 19 retrospective cohort studies were analyzed: 1524 patients who underwent wedge resection alone (the control group) and 1579 who received additional sheet coverage. Polyglycolic acid sheet coverage was associated with a lower recurrence rate than that in the control group (risk ratio: 0.27, 95% confidence interval 0.20–0.37, P < 0.001; I2 0%). The funnel plot suggested possible publication bias. The covering technique reduced the recurrence rate of pneumothorax after thoracoscopic surgery to one-fourth.
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Miyahara E, Ueda D, Kawasaki Y, Ojima Y, Kimura A, Okumichi T. Polyglycolic acid mesh for preventing post-thoracoscopic bullectomy recurrence. Surg Today 2021; 51:971-977. [PMID: 33389173 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-020-02191-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Thoracoscopic bullectomy is a common treatment modality for spontaneous pneumothorax but can result in a high frequency of postoperative recurrent pneumothorax in young patients. This retrospective study compared the recurrence rate of pneumothorax following conventional thoracoscopic bullectomy to that following bullectomy using a low-density polyglycolic acid mesh to cover the staple line. METHODS Group A comprised 237 patients who experienced 294 episodes of pneumothorax and underwent thoracoscopic bullectomy alone, and Group B comprised 130 patients who experienced 155 episodes of pneumothorax and underwent bullectomy with polyglycolic acid mesh used to cover the visceral pleura. To compare the postoperative inflammatory response between the two groups, we measured three inflammatory parameters: highest body temperature after surgery, C-reactive protein level on postoperative day 3, and change in eosinophil count from the day before the surgery to postoperative day 3. RESULTS The recurrence rate was significantly lower in Group B than in Group A (2.6% vs. 24.8%, P < 0.000001). All three inflammatory parameters were significantly higher in Group B than in Group A. CONCLUSIONS Using a polyglycolic acid mesh covering after thoracoscopic bullectomy resulted in acceptable long-term results (recurrence rate: 2.6%). This method was associated with a slightly elevated inflammatory response.
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- Eiji Miyahara
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yoshijima Hospital, 3-2-33, Yoshijima-higashi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-0822, Japan.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yoshijima Hospital, 3-2-33, Yoshijima-higashi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-0822, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tsuchiya General Hospital, 3-30, Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-8655, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yoshijima Hospital, 3-2-33, Yoshijima-higashi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-0822, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yoshijima Hospital, 3-2-33, Yoshijima-higashi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-0822, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yoshijima Hospital, 3-2-33, Yoshijima-higashi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-0822, Japan
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Fujiwara T, Tanaka K, Toyoda T, Inage T, Sakairi Y, Ishibashi F, Suzuki H, Nakajima T, Yoshino I. Risk factors of postoperative recurrence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax. J Thorac Dis 2020; 12:6458-6465. [PMID: 33282348 PMCID: PMC7711412 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-20-2436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background Spontaneous pneumothorax is common in relatively young, healthy patients. The risk factors for postoperative recurrence after correction are not fully understood. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients who underwent surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax between January 2006 and October 2017. We assessed the possible factors causing postoperative recurrence using univariate and multivariate analyses. We then used the inverse probability of treatment-weighted method to correct for confounding factors. Results Postoperative recurrence was observed in 41 of 233 patients (17.6%). A significant association with recurrence was noted for primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), never smokers, thoracoscopic surgery, patients younger than 30 years, operative time less than 100 minutes, and surgery by a resident surgeon. Patients younger than 30 years of age had a 5-year recurrence-free probability of 46.3%. On multivariate analysis, patients younger than 30 years was an independent risk factor for recurrence. The confounding factors for recurrence of PSP included patients younger than 30 years, surgery by a resident surgeon, and thoracoscopic surgery. After adjusting for confounders, patients younger than 30 years was the only factor associated with recurrence (P=0.015). Patients who underwent bulla ligation with pleural reinforcement using an absorbable polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheet had a 4% recurrence rate and a 5-year recurrence-free probability of 90.0%. Conclusions Patients younger than 30 years of age is a significant factor for postoperative recurrence in patients with PSP. Surgeons may attempt to prevent postoperative recurrence by devising the operative method and pleural reinforcement methods.
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- Taiki Fujiwara
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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Ali JM, Aresu G. Is it time to reconsider the need for bullectomy in the surgical management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax? J Thorac Dis 2020; 12:3921-3923. [PMID: 32944299 PMCID: PMC7475578 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2020.04.46] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Jason M Ali
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, UK
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Nachira D, Meacci E, Congedo MT, Pogliani L, Chiappetta M, Vita ML, Margaritora S. Surgical treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax: what is better to do? J Thorac Dis 2020; 12:1274-1276. [PMID: 32395261 PMCID: PMC7212159 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2020.03.40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Dania Nachira
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli", IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli", IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli", IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli", IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli", IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli", IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli", IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Liu Y, Cheng J, Xu J, Yu J, Zhao L, Zhao K, Chen B. Correlation between Sternal Slope Angle and Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Young Males, a Propensity Score Match Analysis. Clin Anat 2020; 33:605-609. [PMID: 31444881 DOI: 10.1002/ca.23461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 07/28/2019] [Accepted: 08/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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It is generally accepted that primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is found mostly in tall, thin young males. However, the precise etiology of PSP is unclear. We compared some thoracic structural angles of PSPs and controls in young males to determine the predominant factor. CT data of 43 male PSPs (age 21.88 ± 5.30) and 30 controls (age 21.47 ± 5.47) were collected. The angle of thoracic vertebrae slope (∠α), sternal slope angle (∠β), and tracheal-sternal stem angle (∠γ) were measured in the sagittal position. Carina angle (∠δ) was measured in the coronal position. After a propensity score match (PSM) of age and smoking history, the angles were comparatively evaluated. There were significant differences in all four angles between two unmatched groups, while only in three (∠β, ∠γ, and ∠δ) after PSM was performed. The correlation between ∠β and PSP was most significant, and R2 was 0.456. The prediction accuracy of ∠β was 81.3%, OR was 1.386, 95% confidence interval was (1.095-1.754). The sternal slope angles in PSPs are greater than controls indicate the sternal slope angle is associates with the development of PSP and it could be a thoracic structural index to predict the risk of PSP occurrence. Clin. Anat. 33:605-609, 2020. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Yong Liu
- Department of thoracic surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of thoracic surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of thoracic surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of thoracic surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of thoracic surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of thoracic surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of thoracic surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Tsuboshima K, Matoba Y, Wakahara T. Contralateral bulla neogenesis associated with postoperative recurrences of primary spontaneous pneumothorax in young patients. J Thorac Dis 2020; 11:5124-5129. [PMID: 32030229 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.12.05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is considered an acceptable treatment for recurrent primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). However, recent reports have described a high postoperative recurrence rate in young patients with PSP. We hypothesized that ineffective VATS may have been performed for these patients (aged <25 years). We evaluated the factors preventing postoperative recurrence in young PSP patients in order to identify patients with effective surgery. Methods Between April 2009 and December 2018, we retrospectively evaluated 92 patients aged <25 years who underwent first VATS bullectomy for PSP. Factors such as gender, smoking habit, history of contralateral PSP, family history, body mass index (BMI), and contralateral bulla neogenesis on high-resolution computed tomography were evaluated. Results The mean BMI was 18.8±1.8. Contralateral bulla neogenesis was present in 31 patients (33.7%). The median period of observation for postoperative recurrence was 401.5 days. Thirty cases (32.6%) developed postoperative recurrence. Univariate and multivariable analyses showed that a BMI ≥18.0 and no contralateral bulla neogenesis were significant factors preventing postoperative recurrence (P=0.018, hazard ratio: 0.41 and P=0.0046, hazard ratio: 0.25, respectively). Conclusions Although the patients aged <25 years have a high rate of postoperative recurrence, the patients with BMI ≥18.0 and no contralateral bulla neogenesis have a significantly lower rate of postoperative recurrence rate.
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- Kenji Tsuboshima
- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Pneumothorax Center, Takasago Municipal Hospital, Takasago, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Pneumothorax Center, Takasago Municipal Hospital, Takasago, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Pneumothorax Center, Takasago Municipal Hospital, Takasago, Japan
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Mendogni P, Vannucci J, Ghisalberti M, Anile M, Aramini B, Congedo MT, Nosotti M, Bertolaccini L, D’Ambrosio AE, De Vico A, Guerrera F, Imbriglio G, Pardolesi A, Schiavon M, Russo E. Epidemiology and management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a systematic review. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2019; 30:337-345. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivz290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is one of the most common thoracic diseases affecting adolescents and young adults. Despite the high incidence of PSP and the availability of several international guidelines for its diagnosis and treatment, a significant behavioural heterogeneity can be found among those management recommendations. A working group of the Italian Society of Thoracic Surgery summarized the best evidence available on PSP management with the methodological tool of a systematic review assessing the quality of previously published guidelines with the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE) II. Concerning PSP physiopathology, the literature seems to be equally divided between those who support the hypothesis of a direct correlation between changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature and the incidence of PSP, so it is not currently possible to confirm or reject this theory with reasonable certainty. Regarding the choice between conservative treatment and chest drainage in the first episode, there is no evidence on whether one option is superior to the other. Video-assisted thoracic surgery represents the most common and preferred surgical approach. A primary surgical approach to patients with their first PSP seems to guarantee a lower recurrence rate than that of a primary approach consisting of a chest drainage positioning; conversely, the percentage of futile surgical interventions that would entail this aggressive attitude must be carefully evaluated. Surgical pleurodesis is recommended and frequently performed to limit recurrences; talc poudrage offers efficient pleurodesis, but a considerable number of surgeons are concerned about administering this inert material to young patients.
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International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO): CRD42018084247.
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Affiliation(s)
- Paolo Mendogni
- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Umberto I Hospital, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Umberto I Hospital, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
| | - Beatrice Aramini
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences for Children & Adults, University Hospital of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
| | - Maria Teresa Congedo
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
| | - Mario Nosotti
- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
| | - Luca Bertolaccini
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
| | | | - Andrea De Vico
- Thoracic Surgery Unit, ASST Spedali Civili Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Thoracic Surgery, Foundation IRCCS National Cancer Institute of Milan, Milan, Italy
| | - Marco Schiavon
- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
| | - Emanuele Russo
- Division of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, Department for the Treatment and Study of Cardiothoracic Diseases and Cardiothoracic Transplantation, IRCCS ISMETT – UPMC, Palermo, Italy
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