2025
Low-Dose CT of the Chest: Is High-Risk Population Screening for Both Lung Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Possible?
Fuss C. Low-Dose CT of the Chest: Is High-Risk Population Screening for Both Lung Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Possible? Radiology 2025, 314: e250215. PMID: 39964272, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.250215.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
The Scenic Route: Lingular Metastasectomy Through the Right Chest
Udelsman B, Blasberg J. The Scenic Route: Lingular Metastasectomy Through the Right Chest. Annals Of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports 2024, 2: 506-508. PMID: 39790420, PMCID: PMC11708399, DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2024.03.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRight chestMinimally invasive wedge resectionIsolated pulmonary metastasesIpsilateral chestIsolated metastasisOverall-survivalPulmonary metastasesSurgical resectionWedge resectionAnterior mediastinumThoracoscopic approachDisease-freeLeft thoracotomyResectionMetastasectomyChestMetastasisPatientsPleurodesisMediastinumThoracotomy
2023
Brief Report: Increasing Prevalence of Ground-Glass Nodules and Semisolid Lung Lesions on Outpatient Chest Computed Tomography Scans
Woodard G, Udelsman B, Prince S, Blasberg J, Dhanasopon A, Gange C, Traube L, Mase V, Boffa D, Detterbeck F, Bader A. Brief Report: Increasing Prevalence of Ground-Glass Nodules and Semisolid Lung Lesions on Outpatient Chest Computed Tomography Scans. JTO Clinical And Research Reports 2023, 4: 100583. PMID: 38074773, PMCID: PMC10709040, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtocrr.2023.100583.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGround-glass nodulesChest CT scanCT scanLung lesionsHealth systemLarge academic health systemAcademic health systemCross-sectional imagingRadiographic findingsPhysician consultationChest CTDatabase reviewTomography scanRadiographic lesionsAge groupsLesionsStudy periodLung nodulesOutpatient CTRadiology reportsAdult chestCTScansChestNodulesQuantitative Sensory Changes Following Posterior Spinal Fusion to Treat Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
O’Neill N, Ghessese S, Hedequist D, Lins L, Birch C, Hresko M, Emans J, Karlin L, Cornelissen L, Glotzbecker M. Quantitative Sensory Changes Following Posterior Spinal Fusion to Treat Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2023, 43: 218-226. PMID: 36737054, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002362.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuantitative sensory testingPosterior spinal fusionAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisChest wallAIS patientsSpinal fusionSensory changesIdiopathic scoliosisPostoperative sensory changesPain detection thresholdTouch-detection thresholdQuantitative sensoryProspective cohortSensory disturbancePostoperative expectationsRight chestLeft chestDeformity correctionIncision siteSensory testingInferior angleThenar eminencePatientsChestMonths
2022
Using Routine Chest Computed Tomography to Diagnose Pulmonary Embolism
Chan J, Ho B, Ye K, Haramati L, Jain V. Using Routine Chest Computed Tomography to Diagnose Pulmonary Embolism. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 2022, 46: 888-893. PMID: 36399535, DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000001372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary embolismPulmonary artery enhancementContrast-enhanced chest CT scansHU thresholdContrast-enhanced chest CTAbsence of PEUnsuspected pulmonary embolismContrast-enhanced chestHounsfield unitsChest CT scanLogistic regression analysisPeripheral enhancementPulmonary vasculatureChest CTFemale sexRoutine chestContrast amountCT scanPulmonary enhancementTotal casesOlder ageEmbolismRegression analysisChestDescriptive statisticsCharacterizing the external exposome using passive samplers—comparative assessment of chemical exposures using different wearable form factors
Lin EZ, Nichols A, Zhou Y, Koelmel JP, Godri Pollitt KJ. Characterizing the external exposome using passive samplers—comparative assessment of chemical exposures using different wearable form factors. Journal Of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology 2022, 33: 558-565. PMID: 35840784, DOI: 10.1038/s41370-022-00456-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPassive air samplersGas chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometryPassive samplersHigh-resolution mass spectrometryResolution mass spectrometryAirborne organic contaminantsAirborne chemical contaminantsOrganic contaminantsChemical exposureMass spectrometryAir samplerChemical contaminantsPersonal chemical exposureAirborne contaminantsActive samplersPersonal exposureContaminantsType of exposureSampler positionsEpidemiological studiesAirborne exposureExternal exposomeHousehold productsChestEnvironmental exposuresBovine Aortic Arch: A Result of Chance or Mandate of Inheritance?
Shang M, Vinholo TF, Buntin J, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Bovine Aortic Arch: A Result of Chance or Mandate of Inheritance? The American Journal Of Cardiology 2022, 172: 115-120. PMID: 35321803, PMCID: PMC9978865, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.02.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBovine archThoracic aortic aneurysmAortic aneurysmThoracic aortic aneurysm diseaseAortic arch configurationAortic aneurysm diseaseSecond-degree relativesInstitutional databaseAneurysm diseaseChest imagingPatientsAneurysmsAvailable scansGenetic mutationsArch resultsArchArch configurationFamily membersSample populationProbandsScansMagnetic resonanceResult of chancePrevious studiesChest
2021
Mediastinal Mass: An Unusual Location for a Paraganglioma.
Landreth S, Bhamidipati C, Muralidaran A, Sauer D, Goldner B, Fuss C. Mediastinal Mass: An Unusual Location for a Paraganglioma. Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging 2021, 3: e210063. PMID: 34235449, PMCID: PMC8250414, DOI: 10.1148/ryct.2021210063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRight ventricular outflow tractMaterial-enhanced CTMiddle mediastinal massVentricular outflow tractSymptomatic inguinal herniaLeft coronary arteriesMediastinal massFat planeOutflow tractMediastinal paragangliomaInguinal herniaMediastinal structuresUnusual locationPresurgical workupHistological assessmentCoronary arteryParagangliomaWorkupTumorHerniaArteryAbdomenChestPelvisTrend of Non-contrast Chest Computed Tomography Use in the Lung Cancer Screening Era: SEER-Medicare 2008–2016
Yang SC, Gross C, Wang JD, Wang SY. Trend of Non-contrast Chest Computed Tomography Use in the Lung Cancer Screening Era: SEER-Medicare 2008–2016. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2021, 36: 3589-3591. PMID: 33469753, PMCID: PMC8606484, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-06586-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStand-Alone Elephant Trunk Procedure
Elefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Stand-Alone Elephant Trunk Procedure. 2021, 185-186. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_59.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
A Three-Step Technique for Optimal Nipple Position in Transgender Chest Masculinization
Ayyala HS, Mukherjee TJ, Le TM, Cohen WA, Luthringer M, Keith JD. A Three-Step Technique for Optimal Nipple Position in Transgender Chest Masculinization. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2020, 40: np619-np625. PMID: 32501483, DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjaa150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNipple-areola complexNAC positionAnterior axillary lineMale Nipple-Areola ComplexFree nippleAxillary lineMean Likert scoreSternal notchChest masculinizationPatients' thoughtsPatientsNipple sizeSatisfaction rateAesthetic resultsGender affirmation processVertical thirdsChestTransgender populationPectoralis muscleNipple positionLikert scoresNippleThree-step techniqueAffirmation processMidlineRobotic Thoracic Surgery
Schwartz G, Sancheti M, Blasberg J. Robotic Thoracic Surgery. Surgical Clinics Of North America 2020, 100: 237-248. PMID: 32169178, DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2019.12.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThoracic surgical interventionRobotic thoracic surgeryLung resectionMediastinal tumorMajor anatomic structuresSurgical managementSurgical interventionThoracic incisionMeticulous dissectionThoracic surgeryImproved outcomesPathologic conditionsRobotic approachAnatomic regionsInvasive surgeryBenefits translateAnatomic structuresSurgeryDissectionOutcomesMorbidityResectionPatientsTumorsChest
2019
Dilation of the Proximal Thoracic Aorta in an Asymptomatic Primary Prevention Population Undergoing Noncontrast Chest Computed Tomography
Alashi A, Lang R, Seballos R, Feinleib S, Sukol R, Roselli EE, Svensson LG, Kalahasti V, Schoenhagen P, Flamm SD, Griffin BP, Desai MY. Dilation of the Proximal Thoracic Aorta in an Asymptomatic Primary Prevention Population Undergoing Noncontrast Chest Computed Tomography. Circulation 2019, 139: 557-558. PMID: 30586688, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.118.036191.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortographyAsymptomatic DiseasesComputed Tomography AngiographyCoronary AngiographyCoronary Artery DiseaseDilatation, PathologicEarly DiagnosisHumansIncidental FindingsMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsPrimary PreventionUnited StatesVascular CalcificationConceptsAortic aneurysmDissection/rupturePrimary prevention populationCoronary artery calciumProximal thoracic aortaThoracic aortic aneurysmNoncontrast chestPrevention populationArtery calciumThoracic aortaSurgical techniqueSudden deathProximal ascendingTrue prevalenceImproved surveillanceAneurysmsEarly detectionDevastating diseaseDeathAortaChestMortalityPrevalenceDiseaseExsanguinationLung Isolation in Patients with Difficult Airways
Tran D, Popescu W. Lung Isolation in Patients with Difficult Airways. 2019, 323-336. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-00859-8_18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDifficult airwayLung isolationDouble-lumen endotracheal tubeIndependent bronchial blockerLung isolation devicesAirway exchange catheterFirst-line choicePosterior-anterior chest radiographsComputer tomography scansBronchial blockerExchange catheterEndotracheal tubeRadiological studiesTomography scanChest radiographsAirwayPatientsCatheterBlockersChestRadiographs
2017
Case 26-2017
Letourneau AR, Price MC, Azar MM. Case 26-2017. New England Journal Of Medicine 2017, 377: 770-778. PMID: 28834480, DOI: 10.1056/nejmcpc1616402.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2016
Lung cancer screening
Tanoue LT. Lung cancer screening. Current Opinion In Pulmonary Medicine 2016, 22: 327-335. PMID: 27159896, DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLung cancer screeningLow-dose chestCancer screeningUS Preventive Services Task ForceNational Lung Screening TrialFuture screening practicesLung cancer mortalityHigh-risk individualsIndividualized risk assessmentTobacco treatmentCancer mortalityFalse-positive resultsLung cancerPositive screenChest radiographyScreening practicesInvasive testingScreening TrialLung cancer biomarkersMultidisciplinary programHigh false positive ratePotential harmOngoing studiesChestRelative reductionViruses, Immunity and Unusual Lymphoproliferative Disorders of the Chest
Law A, Shmukler A, Burns J, Haramati L. Viruses, Immunity and Unusual Lymphoproliferative Disorders of the Chest. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 2016, 40: 71-79. PMID: 26484956, DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000000333.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsUnusual lymphoproliferative disorderImmune dysfunctionLymphoproliferative disordersUnusual lymphoproliferative diseaseThoracic manifestationsHistopathological findingsLymphoproliferative diseaseLymphoid tissueBenign hyperplasiaCorrect diagnosisClinical scenariosMalignant transformationDysfunctionRadiologist's skillsVirusDisordersHyperplasiaChestFindingsDiseaseDiagnosisImmunity
2015
Somatic ATP2A2 mutation in a case of papular acantholytic dyskeratosis: mosaic Darier disease
Knopp EA, Saraceni C, Moss J, McNiff JM, Choate KA. Somatic ATP2A2 mutation in a case of papular acantholytic dyskeratosis: mosaic Darier disease. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2015, 42: 853-857. PMID: 26154588, PMCID: PMC4843784, DOI: 10.1111/cup.12551.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPapular acantholytic dyskeratosisAcantholytic dyskeratosisATP2A2 mutationsDarier's diseasePeripheral blood DNAUncommon eruptionVulvocrural areaAcantholytic dermatosisPeripheral bloodUninvolved skinAnogenital areaHistological similaritiesPruritic papulesDyskeratosisNormal tissuesBlood DNAGenetic causeLesionsChestDiseaseWomenSomatic mosaicismMutationsA Tour of the Thymus: A Review of Thymic Lesions with Radiologic and Pathologic Correlation
Goldstein AJ, Oliva I, Honarpisheh H, Rubinowitz A. A Tour of the Thymus: A Review of Thymic Lesions with Radiologic and Pathologic Correlation. Canadian Association Of Radiologists Journal 2015, 66: 5-15. PMID: 24736228, DOI: 10.1016/j.carj.2013.09.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThymic lesionsCross-sectional imaging studiesAssociated medical conditionsDifferent pathologic lesionsAccurate radiographic diagnosisThymic hyperplasiaPathologic featuresPathologic correlationPathologic lesionsMedical conditionsUnnecessary followRadiographic diagnosisImaging studiesLesionsDifferent lesionsVariable appearanceThymusPeriods of stressRadiologicHyperplasiaFollowChestDiagnosis
2014
Dysfunctional Mechanosensing in Aneurysms
Humphrey JD, Milewicz DM, Tellides G, Schwartz MA. Dysfunctional Mechanosensing in Aneurysms. Science 2014, 344: 477-479. PMID: 24786066, PMCID: PMC4360903, DOI: 10.1126/science.1253026.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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