Thoracic Literature Watch - Q4 2004

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Mapping the phrenic nerve motor point: the key to a successful laparoscopic diaphragm pacing system in the first human series.
Surgery 2004;136(4):819-26.
Onders RP, Dimarco AF, Ignagni AR, Aiyar H, Mortimer JT.

Trolox attenuates mechanical ventilation-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction and proteolysis.
Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2004;170(11):1179-84.
Betters JL, Criswell DS, Shanely RA, Van Gammeren D, Falk D, Deruisseau KC, Deering M, Yimlamai T, Powers SK.

Esophageal stents with antireflux valve for tumors of the distal esophagus and gastric cardia: a randomized trial.
Gastrointest Endosc 2004;60(5):695-702.
Homs MY, Wahab PJ, Kuipers EJ, Steyerberg EW, Grool TA, Haringsma J, Siersema PD.

Prediction of appropriateness of local endoscopic treatment for high-grade dysplasia and early adenocarcinoma by EUS and histopathologic features.
Gastrointest Endosc 2004;60(5):703-10.
Buskens CJ, Westerterp M, Lagarde SM, Bergman JJ, ten Kate FJ, van Lanschot JJ.

Three-field lymphadenectomy for carcinoma of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction in 174 R0 resections: impact on staging, disease-free survival, and outcome: a plea for adaptation of TNM classification in upper-half esophageal carcinoma.
Ann Surg 2004;240(6):962-72.
Lerut T, Nafteux P, Moons J, Coosemans W, Decker G, De Leyn P, Van Raemdonck D, Ectors N.

Esophagectomy: Is It Necessary after Chemoradiotherapy for a Locally Advanced T4 Esophageal Cancer? Prospective Nonrandomized Trial Comparing Chemoradiotherapy with Surgery versus without Surgery.
World J Surg 2004 Dec 9; [Epub ahead of print]
Fujita H, Sueyoshi S, Tanaka T, Tanaka Y, Matono S, Mori N, Shirouzu K, Yamana H, Suzuki G, Hayabuchi N, Matsui M.

Adjuvant chemotherapy for resected adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, gastro-esophageal junction, and cardia: phase II trial (E8296) of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group.
J Clin Oncol 2004;22(22):4495-9.
Armanios M, Xu R, Forastiere AA, Haller DG, Kugler JW, Benson AB 3rd; Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group.

Treatment of thoracic anastomotic leaks after esophagectomy with self-expanding plastic stents.
Ann Surg 2004;240(5):801-7.
Hunerbein M, Stroszczynski C, Moesta KT, Schlag PM.

Quality of life after transhiatal compared with extended transthoracic resection for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.
J Clin Oncol 2004;22(20):4202-8.
de Boer AG, van Lanschot JJ, van Sandick JW, Hulscher JB, Stalmeier PF, de Haes JC, Tilanus HW, Obertop H, Sprangers MA.

Utility of total mechanical stapled cervical esophagogastric anastomosis after esophagectomy: a comparison to conventional anastomotic techniques.
Surgery 2004;136(4):917-25.
Santos RS, Raftopoulos Y, Singh D, DeHoyos A, Fernando HC, Keenan RJ, Luketich JD, Landreneau RJ.

Predictive factors for postoperative pulmonary complications and mortality after esophagectomy for cancer.
Ann Surg 2004;240(5):791-800.
Law S, Wong KH, Kwok KF, Chu KM, Wong J.

Identification of Barrett's esophagus in relatives by endoscopic screening.
Am J Gastroenterol 2004;99(11):2107-14.
Chak A, Faulx A, Kinnard M, Brock W, Willis J, Wiesner GL, Parrado AR, Goddard KA.

Cost-effectiveness of photodynamic therapy for high-grade dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus.
Gastrointest Endosc 2004;60(5):739-56.
Vij R, Triadafilopoulos G, Owens DK, Kunz P, Sanders GD.

What is the best management strategy for high grade dysplasia in Barrett's oesophagus? A cost effectiveness analysis.
Gut 2004;53(12):1736-44.
Shaheen NJ, Inadomi JM, Overholt BF, Sharma P.

Factors affecting outcome in penetrating oesophageal trauma.
Br J Surg 2004;91(11):1513-9.
Smakman N, Nicol AJ, Walther G, Brooks A, Navsaria PH, Zellweger R.

Relationship between symptom response and oesophageal acid exposure after medical and surgical treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Br J Surg 2004;91(11):1460-5.
Jenkinson AD, Kadirkamanathan SS, Scott SM, Yazaki E, Evans DF.

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Do cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute have better surgical outcomes?
Cancer 2004;103(3):435-441
Birkmeyer NJ, Goodney PP, Stukel TA, Hillner BE, Birkmeyer JD.

Endoscopic and endobronchial ultrasound real-time fine-needle aspiration for staging of the mediastinum in lung cancer.
Chest 2004;126(6):2020-2.
Rintoul RC, Skwarski KM, Murchison JT, Hill A, Walker WS, Penman ID.

Role of lung transplantation in the treatment of bronchogenic carcinomas for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease.
J Clin Oncol 2004;22(21):4351-6.
de Perrot M, Chernenko S, Waddell TK, Shargall Y, Pierre AF, Hutcheon M, Keshavjee S.

Stereotactic hypofractionated high-dose irradiation for stage I nonsmall cell lung carcinoma: clinical outcomes in 245 subjects in a Japanese multiinstitutional study.
Cancer 2004;101(7):1623-31.
Onishi H, Araki T, Shirato H, Nagata Y, Hiraoka M, Gomi K, Yamashita T, Niibe Y, Karasawa K, Hayakawa K, Takai Y, Kimura T, Hirokawa Y, Takeda A, Ouchi A, Hareyama M, Kokubo M, Hara R, Itami J, Yamada K.

Role of adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with resected non-small-cell lung cancer: reappraisal with a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
J Clin Oncol 2004;22(19):3860-7.
Hotta K, Matsuo K, Ueoka H, Kiura K, Tabata M, Tanimoto M.

Association of minimal rejection in lung transplant recipients with obliterative bronchiolitis.
Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2004;170(9):1022-6.
Hopkins PM, Aboyoun CL, Chhajed PN, Malouf MA, Plit ML, Rainer SP, Glanville AR.

Ventilation asymmetry after transplantation for emphysema: role of chest wall and mediastinum.
Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2004;170(11):1233-8.
De Groote A, Van Muylem A, Scillia P, Cheron G, Verleden G, Paiva M, Estenne M.

Predicting outcome after lung resection for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in patients with neutropenia.
Chest 2004;126(6):1783-8.
Matt P, Bernet F, Habicht J, Gambazzi F, Gratwohl A, Zerkowski HR, Tamm M.

Effects of systematic prone positioning in hypoxemic acute respiratory failure: a randomized controlled trial.
JAMA 2004;292(19):2379-87.
Guerin C, Gaillard S, Lemasson S, Ayzac L, Girard R, Beuret P, Palmier B, Le QV, Sirodot M, Rosselli S, Cadiergue V, Sainty JM, Barbe P, Combourieu E, Debatty D, Rouffineau J, Ezingeard E, Millet O, Guelon D, Rodriguez L, Martin O, Renault A, Sibille JP, Kaidomar M.

Ultrathin bronchoscopic barium marking with virtual bronchoscopic navigation for fluoroscopy-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
Chest 2004;126(5):1687-93.
Asano F, Shindoh J, Shigemitsu K, Miya K, Abe T, Horiba M, Ishihara Y.

Early predicted time to normalization of tumor markers predicts outcome in poor-prognosis nonseminomatous germ cell tumors.
J Clin Oncol 2004;22(19):3868-76.
Fizazi K, Culine S, Kramar A, Amato RJ, Bouzy J, Chen I, Droz JP, Logothetis CJ.

Intrapleural injection of transforming growth factor-beta antibody inhibits pleural fibrosis in empyema.
Chest 2004;126(5):1636-44.
Kunz CR, Jadus MR, Kukes GD, Kramer F, Nguyen VN, Sasse SA.

Pleural manometry: technique and clinical implications.
Chest 2004;126(6):1764-9.
Doelken P, Huggins JT, Pastis NJ, Sahn SA.

Usefulness of the 3-Dimensionally Reconstructed Computed Tomography Imaging for Diagnosis of the Site of Tracheal Injury (3D-Tracheography).
World J Surg 2004; [Epub ahead of print]
Moriwaki Y, Sugiyama M, Matsuda G, Toyoda H, Kosuge T, Uchida K, Fukuyama H, Iwashita M, Morimura N, Suzuki J, Yamamoto T, Suzuki N.

Synchronous lesions detected by autofluorescence bronchoscopy in patients with high-grade preinvasive lesions and occult invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the proximal airways.
Lung Cancer 2004;46(3):341-7.
Pierard P, Faber J, Hutsebaut J, Martin B, Plat G, Sculier JP, Ninane V.