by Extivita | Oct 22, 2015 | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Abstract: Central airway stenosis (CAS) after lung transplantation has been attributed in part to chronic airway ischemia; however, little is known about the time course or significance of large airway hypoxia early after transplantation. To evaluate large airway...
by Extivita | Oct 2, 2013 | Cancer
Abstract: Ischemia with subsequent necrosis of anastomoses, after central airway resection and reconstruction, remains a feared complication for thoracic surgeons and their patients. To date, there is no evidence to support the use of hyperbaric oxygen in the...
by Extivita | Jul 3, 2010 | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and symptoms of postoperative ischemic bronchitis (POIB) after systematic lymph node dissection (LND) and evaluate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in patients with primary lung cancer. From...
by Extivita | Jul 3, 2010 | Cancer
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and symptoms of postoperative ischemic bronchitis (POIB) after systematic lymph node dissection (LND) and evaluate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in patients with primary lung cancer. From...
by Extivita | Jan 25, 2006 | Cancer
Abstract: In cases of permanent tracheostomy after laryngectomy, tracheo-bronchial stenting may cause serious respiratory problems due to the absence of airway humidification and the inability to cough forcefully. We report 2 patients with permanent tracheostomy who...
