Category: Thoracic Oncology Introduction: Glomus tumors (GTs) are rare mesenchymal tumors typically developing at the anastomosis of arteries and veins, and generally characterized as benign.() They represent less than 2% of all soft tissue tumors, commonly affect nail beds, extremities, the torso, head and neck. Their occurrence in the trachea is unusual, with around 80 cases reported in literature, commonly occurring in middle-aged individuals, with an average age of 48.8 years, and more prevalent in men than women.(,) Objective: In […]

Category: Thoracic Surgery Introduction: With the advance of minimally invasive thoracic surgical techniques, postoperative hospitalization is shorter, and recovery is faster. However, chest drainage may be a limiting factor for hospital discharge, extending the hospital stay. Therefore, it is vital to understand the elements that could affect it so we can develop ways to prevent it. Objective: This study aims to assess the parameters that influence chest drainage for air leaks following anatomical lung resection for lung cancer. Methods: We […]

Category: Thoracic Surgery Introduction: The intrathoracic goiter is a mediastinal condition from the thyroid. It can be primary, independent from the cervical thyroid, or secondary, a result of the gland enlargement from the neck to the thorax. The diagnosis is made through physical examinations and imaging tests, such as CT scans and scintigraphy. Total thyroidectomy is the main treatment for substernal goiters, rarely requiring sternotomy. Pre-operative factors such as time of evolution, density and tissue location can predict the need […]

Category: Thoracic Surgery Introduction: Acute Lung Injury (ALI) and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) are critical pulmonary conditions characterized by the sudden onset (<7 days) of severe hypoxemia and bilateral lung infiltrates.(,) The study investigates the occurrence of Acute Lung Injury (ALI) and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) following surgical resections, focusing on clinical manifestations, risk factors, and outcomes. Methods: A retrospective analysis of eight cases of ALI post-surgical resection between 2020 and 2023 was conducted. Data on patient demographics, […]

Category: Thoracic Surgery Introduction: Currently, surgical resection is considered the best treatment available for early-stage lung cancer. In recent decades, minimally invasive procedures have revolutionized thoracic surgery, expanding the benefited patient population by reducing morbidity and mortality rates, incidence of complications, length of hospital stay and postoperative pain.() However, lung resections remain associated with significant morbidity and mortality, with national studies indicating a complication rate of 21.8% and an in-hospital mortality rate of 1.8% for video- assisted surgeries.() Concomitantly, various […]