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Multidisciplinary Approach to Advanced Thymoma with Pleural Dissemination: A Ca...
Pereira Moita, Catarina; Travancinha, Catarina; Camacho, Carolina; Almodovar, Maria Teresa; Bravio, Ivan; Abecacis, NunoAdvanced-stage thymoma may present, in rare cases, with extensive pleural disease at the time of diagnosis (Masaoka IVA). Accounting for the low incidence and the variety of therapeutic strategies available in the literature, no consensual treatment has been established. A multimodal treatment plan including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy should be preferred, allowing for a more favorable prognosis. Com...
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....
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...