Mediastinoscopes

Known as: MEDIASTINOSCOPE, DIAGNOSTIC, Mediastinoscope 
A thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the tissues and lymph nodes in the area between the lungs. These tissues include the heart and its large… (More)
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2017
2017
Perioperative outcomes of single-port mediastinoscope-assisted transhiatal esophagectomy for thoracic esophageal cancer.
We developed an en bloc lymphadenectomy method in the upper mediastinum with a single-port mediastinoscopic cervical approach… (More)
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2016
2016
Mediastinoscope and laparoscope-assisted esophagectomy.
BACKGROUND Mediastinoscope-assisted transhiatal esophagectomy (MATHE) is a minimally invasive option for thoracic esophageal… (More)
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2012
2012
Mediastinoscope-controlled parasternal fenestration of the pericardium: definitive surgical palliation of malignant pericardial effusion
BACKGROUND The tumorous infiltration or carcinosis of the pericardium could cause pericardial effusion in up to one-third of… (More)
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2011
2011
Minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a case–control study of thoracoscope versus mediastinoscope assistance
Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) has been widely applied for esophageal carcinoma treatment. Thoracoscope-assisted… (More)
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2008
2008
Role of positron emission tomography in mediastinal lymphatic staging of non-small cell lung cancer.
OBJECTIVE Positron emission tomography (PET) is used increasingly in staging of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) as a non… (More)
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2004
2004
Esophagectomy via laparoscopy and transmediastinal endodissection.
An original technique for minimally invasive transmediastinal esophagectomy is described. A combined laparoscopic and video… (More)
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2003
2003
Mediastinoscope-assisted transhiatal esophagectomy for esophageal cancer
Background: Transthoracic esophagectomy (TTE) is a radical strategy for treatment of esophageal cancer, and the morbidity and… (More)
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1999
1999
[Thoracoscopy with mediastinoscope in pediatric complicated parapneumonic effusion]
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate our experience with thoracoscopy with small mediastinoscope in complicated parapneumonic effusion in… (More)
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1996
1996
Pericardioscopy in the etiologic diagnosis of pericardial effusion in 141 consecutive patients.
BACKGROUND Although previous small series have documented the utility of pericardioscopy for accurate etiologic diagnosis of… (More)
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1985
1985
The treatment of acute necrotizing pancreatitis, using a mediastinoscope postoperatively and antiseptic rinses.
In the years before 1981, the mortality of acute necrotizing pancreatitis was about 70%. By better timing of surgery and intra… (More)
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