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Pancoast Tumors: 11-Year Single-Centre Experience
Pereira Moita, Catarina; Figueiredo, Catarina; Cruz, Zenito; Costa, Ana Rita; Maciel, João; Santos Silva, João; Eurico Reis, João; Calvinho, PauloIntroduction: Pancoast tumors encompass any tumor located on the lung apex, extending into structures in the thoracic inlet and, often, leading to the characteristic clinical syndrome. The main goal of this study is to analyze the response to multimodal treatment and outcome of patients with Pancoast tumors. Materials and Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort single center study of patients with superior...
Blunt Trauma and Right Diaphragmatic Rupture: Unveiling the Impact
Alves, Duarte Gil; Sousa, Jessica; Eurico Reis, João; Ribeiro, Rómulo; Calvinho, PauloTraumatic diaphragmatic ruptures are rare, yet blunt injuries tend to be more easily overlooked compared to penetrating trauma. The minimal evidence of external injuries makes a high index of suspicion key for diagnosis. We report the case of a right-sided thoracoabdominal blunt trauma that resulted in a diaphragmatic rupture and fractured rib. Although often approached through a midline laparotomy, a definitiv...