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Tumors5

• For primary cardiac tumors, about 75% are benign and 25% are malignant. (acc.org)
• Our surgeons are proficient in treating lung cancer, thoracic tumors, and various benign conditions. (cmhblr.com)
• It is used primarily in the treatment of bronchial cancer and is also used in the treatment of bronchiectasis, emphysematous blebs, large benign tumors, fungal infections, and congenital anomalies. (nursekey.com)
• Solitary or multiple benign hepatic vascular tumors, usually occurring in women of 20-50 years of age. (lookformedical.com)
• Robotic thoracic surgeries are performed to removal of the part ( lobectomy) or entire lung ( pneumonectomy) and tumors of mediastinum with minimal incisions and short recovery. (psghospitals.com)

Extrapleural pneumonectomy4

• An extrapleural pneumonectomy also takes away part of the diaphragm, the parietal pleura, and the pericardium on that side. (wikipedia.org)
• The 2 primary surgical interventions are pleurectomy and extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP). (medscape.com)
• Most mesothelioma survivors received aggressive surgical treatments (extrapleural pneumonectomy, pleurectomy with decortication, or cytoreduction with HIPEC). (mesotheliomaguide.com)
• In the current study, 140 patients underwent the lung-sparing surgery called extended pleurectomy with decortication (EPD) while 112 patients underwent lung-removing extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP). (survivingmesothelioma.com)

Pleural4

• More common diseases, such as benign asbestos-related pleural disease and metastatic adenocarcinoma , can look radiographically identical to mesothelioma. (medscape.com)
• We know from previous research that a big operation to remove the whole lung and part of the chest wall (called extra-pleural pneumonectomy or EPP) is not a good treatment for mesothelioma. (avonmesotheliomafoundation.org.uk)
• Benign Asbestos Pleural Effusion (BAPE) is a non-cancerous condition associated with asbestos exposure. (avonmesotheliomafoundation.org.uk)
• It is not currently known what triggers the change from benign pleural inflammation to mesothelioma. (avonmesotheliomafoundation.org.uk)

Resection1

• He underwent an en bloc resection, and pathological findings concluded to a metastasis of a pulmonary combined small cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. (hindawi.com)

Diseases5

• Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) approach: VATS pneumonectomy is a safe and feasible treatment for advanced malignant and benign diseases and has lower morbidity. (wikipedia.org)
• The radiographic findings of mesothelioma are nonspecific and are observed in other diseases, including metastatic carcinoma, lymphoma, and benign asbestos disease. (medscape.com)
• The main indications for tracheal reconstruction include malignant tumours (squamous cell carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma), tracheoesophageal fistula, trauma, unsuccessful surgical results for benign diseases and congenital stenosis. (ersjournals.com)
• Tracheal reconstruction and replacement is a complex and vital surgical procedure with several indications, including primary tracheal neoplasm (adenoid cystic carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma), thyroid cancer, extensive tracheoesophageal fistulas, unsuccessful previous surgery for benign tracheal diseases (re-stenosis, long-term stenosis that has been dilated or been non-surgically repaired) and, rarely, congenital tracheal stenosis. (ersjournals.com)
• Almost any fears and because of a spectrum of a purely benign diseases physician or infarction and alcohol habits. (umichicago.com)

Surgical1

• A pneumonectomy (or pneumectomy) is a surgical procedure to remove a lung. (wikipedia.org)

Robotic2

• Robotic pneumonectomy for lung cancer is a safe procedure and a reasonable alternative to thoracotomy. (wikipedia.org)
• Robotic surgery for benign gynaecological conditions is usually performed as a day care surgery, requiring no overnight hospital stay or less than 24 hour hospital stay. (psghospitals.com)

Surgery2

• Post-pneumonectomy patients in due time reach about 70-80 percent of their pre-surgery lung function. (wikipedia.org)
• After surgery, benign disease was found in 16 (7.8%) patients without preoperative diagnosis. (nih.gov)

Stenosis1

• Blunt chest trauma is a rare cause of acquired benign airway stenosis. (archbronconeumol.org)

Entire lung1

• Pneumonectomy to remove an entire lung along with the cancer. (zeevaoncology.com)

Thoracic1

• After a pneumonectomy is performed, changes in the thoracic cavity occur to compensate for the altered anatomy. (wikipedia.org)

Lymphoma2

• A group of disorders having a benign course but exhibiting clinical and histological features suggestive of malignant lymphoma. (lookformedical.com)
• Pseudolymphoma is characterized by a benign infiltration of lymphoid cells or histiocytes which microscopically resembles a malignant lymphoma. (lookformedical.com)

Thoracotomy2

• Posterolateral thoracotomy using the fourth or fifth intercostal space is the most common approach used for pneumonectomy. (wikipedia.org)
• Pneumonectomy is typically performed using a thoracotomy incision. (affairrecoverycourses.com)

Pulmonary2

• People have been able to return to near-normal lives, including running marathons after a pneumonectomy, provided there has been adequate cardio-pulmonary conditioning. (wikipedia.org)
• Many scans indicate the presence of pulmonary nodules, which are small masses, less than 3 cm, and usually benign. (mesotheliomahelp.org)

Diagnosis1

• The patient underwent a pneumonectomy with lymph node dissection confirming the same diagnosis. (hindawi.com)

Occur2

• BENIGN BREAST DISEASE Many lesions occur in the breast tissue, and due to the high incidence of breast cancer, most females get scared if they find any abnormality in their breast tissue. (icloudhospital.com)
• Fibrocystic change is also one of the benign conditions that occur in the breast tissue. (icloudhospital.com)

Vascular1

• Solitary or multiple benign cutaneous nodules comprised of immature and mature vascular structures intermingled with endothelial cells and a varied infiltrate of eosinophils, histiocytes, lymphocytes, and mast cells. (lookformedical.com)

Procedures1

• Pneumonectomy, bronchial thermoplasty, myringotomy, percutaneous epidural neuroplasty, lumpectomy, and mastectomy are some special treatment procedures at the Burjeel Royal Hospital Al Ain. (icloudhospital.com)

Conditions3

• Benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions are very common. (bodyment.com)
• Many benign conditions exist, and they are managed efficiently at the Burjeel Royal Hospital, Al Ain. (icloudhospital.com)
• Colorectal surgeries are usually performed when the patient needs removal of the colon or rectum (colectomy / rectal resections / abdomino perineal resections)) for benign or cancerous conditions. (psghospitals.com)

Common1

• The most common reason for a pneumonectomy is to remove tumorous tissue arising from lung cancer. (wikipedia.org)

Patient2

• The operation will reduce the respiratory capacity of the patient, and before conducting a pneumonectomy, survivability after the removal has to be assessed. (wikipedia.org)
• The patient had a pneumonectomy with lymph node dissection. (hindawi.com)

Cells1

• These cells form a benign or malignant tumour that can spread into the surrounding tissues and other parts of the body. (zeevaoncology.com)

Extrapleural Pneumonectomy10

• Thoracotomy instruments are used for pneumonectomy and extrapleural pneumonectomy. (medscape.com)
• Extrapleural pneumonectomy for malignant pleural mesothelioma. (medscape.com)
• Technique of Extrapleural Pneumonectomy for Diffuse Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. (medscape.com)
• Extrapleural pneumonectomy is an expanded procedure that includes resection of the parietal and visceral pleurae, diseased lung, ipsilateral hemi-diaphragm, ipsilateral pericardium, and mediastinal lymph nodes. (medscape.com)
• Although the most common indication for an extrapleural pneumonectomy is malignant mesothelioma , the technique can also be used to treat disseminated thymomas and occasionally tuberculosis in a more limited fashion. (medscape.com)
• Although surgeons base candidacy for extrapleural pneumonectomy on pulmonary function studies, patients should be individualized and performance status taken into account for resection. (medscape.com)
• An extrapleural pneumonectomy also takes away part of the diaphragm, the parietal pleura, and the pericardium on that side. (wikipedia.org)
• Extrapleural pneumonectomy is a surgical resection option for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. (ctsnet.org)
• This video shows a right-sided extrapleural pneumonectomy on a 60-year-old woman with mesothelioma. (ctsnet.org)
• On December 7, 1998, Dr. Raphael Bueno of Brigham & Women's performed a flexible bronchoscopy and extrapleural pneumonectomy with resection of the diaphragm, pericardium and radical lymphadenectomy. (worthingtoncaron.com)

Lobectomy3

• Weber A, Stammberger U, Inci I, Schmid RA, Dutly A, Weder W. Thoracoscopic lobectomy for benign disease - a single centre study on 64 cases. (edu.pk)
• Lobe and Lung Removal: Lobectomy and Pneumonectomy. (edu.pk)
• Sleeve lobectomy or pneumonectomy: optimal management strategy using decision analysis techniques. (journal-jmsr.net)

Extra-pleural pneumonectomy2

• Dr. Shin is a thoracic surgeon with experience in treating mesothelioma, although he does not usually recommend the extra pleural pneumonectomy or pleurectomy (at least for patients at MD Anderson). (worthingtoncaron.com)
• We know from previous research that a big operation to remove the whole lung and part of the chest wall (called extra-pleural pneumonectomy or EPP) is not a good treatment for mesothelioma. (avonmesotheliomafoundation.org.uk)

Completion pneumonectomy6

• Completion pneumonectomy for bronchiecta. (erdogan.edu.tr)
• Background: Completion pneumonectomy performed for benign causes is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. (erdogan.edu.tr)
• We analyzed the patients who underwent completion pneumonectomy procedure for bronchiectasis, which constitutes a specific benign condition, together with the indications for surgery, the difficulties encountered during operations and the postoperative results. (erdogan.edu.tr)
• 12. Completion pneumonectomy in cancer patients: experience with 55 cases. (nih.gov)
• 16. Completion pneumonectomy for lung metastases. (nih.gov)
• 17. Factors affecting early and long-term outcomes after completion pneumonectomy. (nih.gov)

Lung cancer6

• Pneumonectomy is safe and effective for non-small cell lung cancer following induction therapy. (medscape.com)
• The most common reason for a pneumonectomy is to remove tumorous tissue arising from lung cancer. (wikipedia.org)
• Robotic pneumonectomy for lung cancer is a safe procedure and a reasonable alternative to thoracotomy. (wikipedia.org)
• In many cases, it's benign or easily treatable, but it sometimes indicates lung cancer. (popularhealth.net)
• It is often found that lung cancer screening reveals benign conditions and therefore, more invasive testing procedures are required for a better diagnosis. (oisservices.com)
• Our highly specialized thoracic surgeons are experts using minimally-invasive and robotic surgical techniques to diagnose and treat lung cancer, esophageal cancers and benign thoracic conditions. (hackensackmeridianhealth.org)

Pleural effusion1

• Benign Asbestos Pleural Effusion (BAPE) is a non-cancerous condition associated with asbestos exposure. (avonmesotheliomafoundation.org.uk)

Differentiate between benign2

• There are no well-established criteria to differentiate between benign, atypical, and malignant GCT. (bvsalud.org)
• In such cases, a chest CT can help differentiate between benign and malignant etiologies. (elitelearning.com)

Morbidity1

• Prospective analysis of pneumonectomy: Risk factors for major morbidity and cardiac dysrhythmias. (medscape.com)

Tumor1

• A pneumonectomy removes an entire lung, which is sometimes necessary when the tumor is near the center of your chest. (popularhealth.net)

Resections1

• Of 1112 resections, 209 (19%) were benign. (nih.gov)

Postpneumonectomy1

• Postpneumonectomy syndrome after left pneumonectomy. (medscape.com)

Etiology1

• A benign etiology is more common in lesions that are smaller than 2 cm, have diffuse, uniform calcification or "popcorn" calcification, have increased density (i.e., unable to visualize normal parenchymal structures) and/or have remained unchanged in size. (elitelearning.com)

Biopsy1

• Since macroscopical and intraoperative lung biopsy findings could not rule out the possibility of malignancy, including malignant lymphoma, we conducted left pneumonectomy . (lookfordiagnosis.com)

Pericardial2

• Pericardial cysts are an uncommon benign congenital anomaly in the middle mediastinum. (ctsnet.org)
• The purpose of the project is to develop a core set of biospecimen annotation data elements for pleural, pericardial and peritoneal mesothelioma (benign as well as malignant). (cdc.gov)

Outcomes1

• Symptoms develop from the accumulation of pleural fluid, the reduced volume of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the presence of intracranial air, or the development of meningitis, with outcomes ranging from benign to catastrophic. (hindawi.com)

Procedure1

• A pneumonectomy (or pneumectomy) is a surgical procedure to remove a lung. (wikipedia.org)

Mesothelioma1

• It is not currently known what triggers the change from benign pleural inflammation to mesothelioma. (avonmesotheliomafoundation.org.uk)

Findings1

• Benign Findings. (elitelearning.com)

Removal1

• The operation will reduce the respiratory capacity of the patient, and before conducting a pneumonectomy, survivability after the removal has to be assessed. (wikipedia.org)

Cardiac1

• Factors associated with cardiac rhythm disturbances in the early post-pneumonectomy period: a study on 259 pneumonectomies. (medscape.com)

Patients3

• Patients with a predicted postoperative FEV1 of less than 0.8 L are often treated with other means and not considered for pneumonectomy. (medscape.com)
• The mortality rate is higher (6-9%) in patients requiring pneumonectomy and in patients older than 70 years. (medscape.com)
• From the total of 894 patients, 227 (25.3%) who underwent a CNB were diagnosed with a malignancy, with the rest of the CNBs being diagnosed as benign pathologies. (ima.org.il)

Disease1

• Pneumonectomy for benign disease. (medscape.com)

Cancer1

• Per the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), "it can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). (mesotheliomagroup.com)

Management1

• Durability of Silicone Airway Stents in the Management of Benign Central Airway Obstruction. (rush.edu)

Removes1

• A simple pneumonectomy removes just the lung. (wikipedia.org)