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Surgical Management Of Congenital Thoracic Disorders: A 15-Year Center Experience
Pereira Moita, Catarina; Figueiredo, Catarina; Cruz, Zenito; Maciel, João; Costa, Ana Rita; Santos Silva, João; Reis, João Eurico; Calvinho, PauloIntroduction: Congenital thoracic disorders represent a spectrum of fetal lung bud development abnormalities, which may affect breathing capacity and quality of life. We aim to evaluate the impact of surgery in the treatment of 4 major congenital conditions. Materials and Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort analysis of patients who underwent surgical treatment in our tertiary center, from 2007 to 2022....
Segmentectomies: 5-Year Experience Of A Center
Nunes Figueiredo, Catarina; Moita, Catarina; Cruz, Zenito; Costa, Ana Rita; Santos Silva, João; Reis, João Eurico; Maciel, João; Calvinho, PauloIntroduction: Segmental anatomical resections have been a subject of debate in recent years. There is increasing evidence that these procedures may offer some advantages in the treatment of early-stage lung cancer, with overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) similar to those seen in lobar anatomical resections. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent...
DOEGE-POTTER SYNDROME BY PLEURAL SOLITARY FIBROUS TUMOR
Alves, Ana Sofia; Antunes, Natalie; Santos, Joana; Reis, João Eurico; Calvinho, PauloIntroduction: Solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura (SFTP) is a rare neoplasm that accounts for less than 5% of all pleural tumors. We present the case of a 73-year-old man with a history of recurrent episodes of severe hypoglycemia secondary to a large malignant SFTP. This paraneoplastic manifestation of SFTP occurs in less than 5% of cases and is referred to as Doege-Potter syndrome. Although rare, this is an ...
COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED THORACIC EMPYEMA – DOES MICROBIOLOGICAL IDENTIFICATION MATTER?
Silva, David; Costa, Ana Rita; Santos Silva, João; Reis, João Eurico; Emiliano, Madalena; Calvinho, Paulo; Cardoso, JoãoObjectives: To describe the clinical characteristics, comorbidities and clinical outcome of hospitalized patients with the diagnosis of community acquired thoracic empyema in our hospital, with particular emphasis on the impact of identification of the causative agent. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of the clinical files of hospitalized adult patients diagnosed with community acquired thoracic emp...
MAJOR PULMONARY SURGERY IN PATIENTS WITH COMPROMISED LUNG FUNCTION
Gonçalves Pereira, Rita; Branco, Joana; Narciso Rocha, Filipa; Figueiredo, Catarina; Costa, Ana Rita; Santos Silva, João; Reis, João EuricoIntroduction: The risk stratification of lung resection is fundamentally based on the results of pulmonary function tests. In patients considered to be at risk, major surgery is generally denied, opting for potentially less curative therapies. Objective: To evaluate the postoperative outcomes of major lung surgery in a group of patients deemed high risk. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of clinical ...
LUNG NECROSIS AFTER PARAFFIN ASPIRATION
Costa, Ana Rita; Silva, João; Barata, Rita; Reis, João Eurico; Calvinho, PauloBackground: Fire breather´s lung is a rare condition that occurs after hydrocarbon aspiration. Case reports published experienced a good clinical outcome with conservative treatment. To our knowledge, there are no reported cases treated with pulmonary resection. Case presentation: We report the case of a 35-year-old female trapeze artist, who suffered an accidental ingestion/ aspiration of liquid paraffin. Pers...