Thoracic Literature Watch - Q1 2002

Chest Wall:

None selected for this quarter

Diaphragm:

None selected for this quarter

Esophageal Cancer:

Am J Gastroenterol 2002 Feb;97(2):452-8
A cost analysis of endoscopic ultrasound in the evaluation of esophageal cancer. Harewood GC, Wiersema MJ.

Am J Surg 2001 Dec;182(6):702-6
Evaluation of minimally invasive surgical staging for esophageal cancer. Nguyen NT, Roberts PF, Follette DM, Lau D, Lee J, Urayama S, Wolfe BM, Goodnight JE.

Br J Surg 2002 Feb;89(2):213-9
Significance of immunohistochemical nodal micrometastasis as a prognostic indicator in potentially curable oesophageal carcinoma. Komukai S, Nishimaki T, Suzuki T, Kanda T, Kuwabara S, Hatakeyama K.

Gastrointest Endosc 2001 Dec;54(6):714-9
The utility of EUS and EUS-guided fine needle aspiration in detecting celiac lymph node metastasis in patients with esophageal cancer: a single-center experience. Eloubeidi MA, Wallace MB, Reed CE, Hadzijahic N, Lewin DN, Van Velse A, Leveen MB, Etemad B, Matsuda K, Patel RS, Hawes RH, Hoffman BJ.

Surgery 2002 Jan;131(1 Suppl):S14-21
The subepithelial extension of esophageal carcinoma for determining the resection margin during esophagectomy: a serial histopathologic investigation. Kuwano H, Masuda N, Kato H, Sugimachi K.

Dis Esophagus 2001;14(3-4):202-7
Bi-modality (chemo-radiation) versus tri-modality (chemo-radiation followed by surgery) treatment for carcinoma of the esophagus. Chan R, Morrill S, Freeman D Jr, Colman M, Zwischenberger J.

Barrett's Esophagus:

Am J Gastroenterol 2002 Feb;97(2):279-86
The adoption of ablation therapy for Barrett's esophagus: a cohort study of gastroenterologists. Gross CP, Cruz-Correa M, Canto MI, McNeil-Solis C, Valente TW, Powe NR.

Am J Gastroenterol 2002 Feb;97(2):273-8
Barrett's esophagus and reflux esophagitis: is there a missing link? Cameron AJ, Arora AS.

Am J Gastroenterol 2002 Feb;97(2):270-2
Impact of esophageal acid exposure on the endoscopic reversal of Barrett's esophagus. Sampliner RE, Camargo L, Fass R.

Am J Gastroenterol 2002 Jan;97(1):27-31
Are ulcers a marker for invasive carcinoma in Barrett's esophagus? Data from a diagnostic variability study with clinical follow-up. Montgomery E, Bronner MP, Greenson JK, Haber MM, Hart J, Lamps LW, Lauwers GY, Lazenby AJ, Lewin DN, Robert ME, Washington K, Goldblum JR.

Ann Surg 2002 Feb;235(2):178-85
Dysplasia and Adenocarcinoma After Classic Antireflux Surgery in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus: The Need for Long-Term Subjective and Objective Follow-Up. Csendes A, Burdiles P, Braghetto I, Smok G, Castro C, Korn O, Henriquez A.

Gastroenterology 2002 Jan;122(1):26-33
Preoperative prevalence of Barrett's esophagus in esophageal adenocarcinoma: a systematic review. Dulai GS, Guha S, Kahn KL, Gornbein J, Weinstein WM.

Gastroenterology 2001 Dec;121(6):1286-93 Comment in: Gastroenterology. 2001 Dec;121(6):1506-8.
Risk of adenocarcinomas of the esophagus and gastric cardia in patients with gastroesophageal reflux diseases and after antireflux surgery. Ye W, Chow WH, Lagergren J, Yin L, Nyren O.

Gastrointest Endosc 2001 Dec;54(6):682-8
Combined endoscopic mucosal resection and photodynamic therapy for esophageal neoplasia within Barrett's esophagus. Buttar NS, Wang KK, Lutzke LS, Krishnadath KK, Anderson MA.

Esophagus - Benign Disease:

Am J Gastroenterol 2002 Feb;97(2):287-91
Esophageal tuberculosis: is it so rare? Report of 12 cases and review of the literature. Jain SK, Jain S, Jain M, Yaduvanshi A.

Am J Med 2001 Dec 3;111 Suppl 8A:202S-206S
Laparoscopic antireflux surgery for supraesophageal complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Klaus A, Swain JM, Hinder RA.

Ann Surg 2002 Feb;235(2):186-92
Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of failures after laparoscopic heller myotomy for achalasia. Zaninotto G, Costantini M, Portale G, Battaglia G, Molena D, Carta A, Costantino M, Nicoletti L, Ancona E.

Ann Surg 2002 Feb;235(2):165-70
Division of short gastric vessels at laparoscopic nissen fundoplication: a prospective double-blind randomized trial with 5-year follow-up. O'Boyle CJ, Watson DI, Jamieson GG, Myers JC, Game PA, Devitt PG.

Br J Surg 2002 Feb;89(2):225-30
Long-term results of antireflux surgery indicate the need for a randomized clinical trial. Sandbu R, Khamis H, Gustavsson S, Haglund U.

Br J Surg 2001 Dec;88(12):1649-52
Response of atypical symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux to antireflux surgery. Farrell TM, Richardson WS, Trus TL, Smith CD, Hunter JG.

Gastrointest Endosc 2002 Feb;55(2):219-23
Dilation after fundoplication: Timing, frequency, indications, and outcome. Malhi-Chowla N, Gorecki P, Bammer T, Achem SR, Hinder RA, Devault KR.

Gastrointest Endosc 2002 Feb;55(2):149-56
The Stretta procedure for the treatment of GERD: 6 and 12 month follow-up of the U.S. open label trial. Triadafilopoulos G, DiBaise JK, Nostrant TT, Stollman NH, Anderson PK, Wolfe MM, Rothstein RI, Wo JM, Corley DA, Patti MG, Antignano LV, Goff JS, Edmundowicz SA, Castell DO, Rabine JC, Kim MS, Utley DS.

Surgery 2002 Feb;131(2):158-62
Endoscopic stapler-assisted diverticuloesophagostomy for Zenker's diverticulum: Patient satisfaction and subjective relief of symptoms. Stoeckli SJ, Schmid S.

Lung - Basic Science:

None selected for this quarter

Lung Cancer:

Ann Surg 2002 Jan;235(1):133-9
Detection of micrometastatic tumor cells in pN0 lymph nodes of patients with completely resected nonsmall cell lung cancer: impact on recurrence and Survival. Gu CD, Osaki T, Oyama T, Inoue M, Kodate M, Dobashi K, Oka T, Yasumoto K.

J Clin Oncol 2002 Feb 15;20(4):911-20
Screening for lung cancer with low-dose helical computed tomography: anti-lung cancer association project. Sobue T, Moriyama N, Kaneko M, Kusumoto M, Kobayashi T, Tsuchiya R, Kakinuma R, Ohmatsu H, Nagai K, Nishiyama H, Matsui E, Eguchi K.

J Clin Oncol 2002 Jan 15;20(2):413-9
Accuracy of recorded tumor, node, and metastasis stage in a comprehensive cancer center. Brierley JD, Catton PA, O'Sullivan B, Dancey JE, Dowling AJ, Irish JC, McGowan TS, Sturgeon JF, Swallow CJ, Rodrigues GB, Panzarella T.

J Clin Oncol 2002 Jan 1;20(1):263-73
Outcomes and cost-effectiveness of alternative staging strategies for non-small-cell lung cancer. Esnaola NF, Lazarides SN, Mentzer SJ, Kuntz KM.

J Clin Oncol 2002 Jan 1;20(1):247-53
Preoperative chemotherapy followed by surgery compared with primary surgery in resectable stage I (except T1N0), II, and IIIa non-small-cell lung cancer. Depierre A, Milleron B, Moro-Sibilot D, Chevret S, Quoix E, Lebeau B, Braun D, Breton JL, Lemarie E, Gouva S, Paillot N, Brechot JM, Janicot H, Lebas FX, Terrioux P, Clavier J, Foucher P, Monchatre M, Coetmeur D, Level MC, Leclerc P, Blanchon F, Rodier JM, Thiberville L, Villeneuve A, Westeel V, Chastang C; French Thoracic Cooperative Group.

N Engl J Med 2002 Jan 10;346(2):92-8.
Comparison of four chemotherapy regimens for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. Schiller JH, Harrington D, Belani CP, Langer C, Sandler A, Krook J, Zhu J, Johnson DH; The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group.

Surgery 2002 Jan;131(1):6-15
The influence of hospital and surgeon volume on in-hospital mortality for colectomy, gastrectomy, and lung lobectomy in patients with cancer. Hannan EL, Radzyner M, Rubin D, Dougherty J, Brennan MF.

Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2002 Feb 15;165(4):508-513
Screening for Lung Cancer with Low-Dose Spiral Computed Tomography. Swensen SJ, Jett JR, Sloan JA, Midthun DE, Hartman TE, Sykes AM, Aughenbaugh GL, Zink FE, Hillman SL, Noetzel GR, Marks RS, Clayton AC, Pairolero PC.

Lung Tranplantation:

Chest 2002 Feb;121(2):407-14
Prevention of cytomegalovirus infection and disease after lung transplantation : results using a unique regimen employing delayed ganciclovir. Brumble LM, Milstone AP, Loyd JE, Ely EW, Pierson RN 3rd, Gautam S, Dummer JS.

Chest 2001 Dec;120(6):1791-7
Accuracy of F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography for the evaluation of malignancy in patients presenting with new lung abnormalities: a retrospective review. Lee J, Aronchick JM, Alavi A.

Lung - Benign Problems:

Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2002 Feb 15;165(4):489-494
Effect of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Severe Emphysema on Right Ventricular Function. Mineo TC, Pompeo E, Rogliani P, Dauri M, Turani F, Bollero P, Magliocchetti N.

Mediastinum:

Thorax 2002 Feb;57(2):98-103
Endoscopic ultrasound guided biopsy of mediastinal lesions has a major impact on patient management. Larsen SS, Krasnik M, Vilmann P, Jacobsen GK, Pedersen JH, Faurschou P, Folke K.

Pleura:

None selected for this quarter

Major Airways:

Chest 2001 Dec;120(6):1811-4
Tracheobronchial stenting in the terminal care of cancer patients with central airways obstruction. Vonk-Noordegraaf A, Postmus PE, Sutedja TG.