2018
When good operations go bad: The additive effect of comorbidity and postoperative complications on readmission after pulmonary lobectomy
Jean RA, Chiu AS, Boffa DJ, Detterbeck FC, Blasberg JD, Kim AW. When good operations go bad: The additive effect of comorbidity and postoperative complications on readmission after pulmonary lobectomy. Surgery 2018, 164: 294-299. PMID: 29801731, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.03.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative complicationsReadmission ratesPulmonary lobectomyAdditional comorbiditiesThoracic surgeryCause readmission rateDays of dischargeNationwide Readmissions DatabaseNumber of comorbiditiesRisk of readmissionMajor thoracic surgeryProbability of readmissionLow risk profileHealth care deliveryHospital factorsHospital readmissionLow comorbidityElixhauser comorbiditiesThoracic lobectomyLung cancerPrimary diagnosisChronic diseasesHigh burdenMean changeValue-based reimbursement
2017
Organization, Teamwork and Quality of Care in Thoracic Surgery A Model for High Reliability Care Delivery.
Detterbeck FC, Zurich HB, Agarwal R, Blasberg JD, Boffa DJ, Delrossi EP, Finan ME, Hindinger KK, Kim AW, Pierson M. Organization, Teamwork and Quality of Care in Thoracic Surgery A Model for High Reliability Care Delivery. Connecticut Medicine 2017, 81: 5-12. PMID: 29782759.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCooperative BehaviorDelivery of Health CareHumansPatient Care TeamQuality of Health CareReproducibility of ResultsThoracic Surgical Procedures
2014
Preface
Hecker E, Detterbeck F. Preface. Thoracic Surgery Clinics 2014, 24: xi. PMID: 24295668, DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2013.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLaryngotracheal Resection and Reconstruction
Zeeshan A, Detterbeck F, Hecker E. Laryngotracheal Resection and Reconstruction. Thoracic Surgery Clinics 2014, 24: 67-71. PMID: 24295661, DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2013.09.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCricoid CartilageHumansLaryngostenosisLarynxPlastic Surgery ProceduresPostoperative CareThoracic Surgical ProceduresTracheaTracheal Stenosis
2013
Clinical Statement on the Role of the Surgeon and Surgical Issues Relating to Computed Tomography Screening Programs for Lung Cancer∗
Rocco G, Allen MS, Altorki NK, Asamura H, Blum MG, Detterbeck FC, Dresler CM, Gossot D, Grondin SC, Jaklitsch MT, Mitchell JD, Newton JR, Van Schil PE, Waddell TK, Wood DE. Clinical Statement on the Role of the Surgeon and Surgical Issues Relating to Computed Tomography Screening Programs for Lung Cancer∗. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2013, 96: 357-360. PMID: 23816098, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.05.067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsGlobal HealthHumansLung NeoplasmsMass ScreeningMorbidityReproducibility of ResultsThoracic Surgical ProceduresTomography, X-Ray ComputedInnovations in thoracic surgery
Kim AW, Detterbeck FC. Innovations in thoracic surgery. Current Opinion In Anaesthesiology 2013, 26: 13-19. PMID: 23249723, DOI: 10.1097/aco.0b013e32835bf188.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Looking in from above and up from below New Vistas in Thoracic Surgery
Detterbeck FC, Kim AW, Zielinski M. Looking in from above and up from below New Vistas in Thoracic Surgery. Innovations Technology And Techniques In Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery 2012, 7: 161-164. PMID: 22885455, DOI: 10.1097/imi.0b013e31826145b1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Consensus definitions to promote an evidence-based approach to management of the pleural space. A collaborative proposal by ESTS, AATS, STS, and GTSC
Brunelli A, Beretta E, Cassivi SD, Cerfolio RJ, Detterbeck F, Kiefer T, Miserocchi G, Shrager J, Singhal S, Van Raemdonck D, Varela G. Consensus definitions to promote an evidence-based approach to management of the pleural space. A collaborative proposal by ESTS, AATS, STS, and GTSC. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2011, 40: 291-297. PMID: 21757129, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2011.05.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchManagement of Thymic Tumors: A Survey of Current Practice among Members of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Ruffini E, Van Raemdonck D, Detterbeck F, Rocco G, Thomas P, Venuta F, Group T. Management of Thymic Tumors: A Survey of Current Practice among Members of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2011, 6: 614-623. PMID: 21266921, DOI: 10.1097/jto.0b013e318207cd74.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThymic tumorsPreoperative assessmentTomography scanThoracic surgeonsPositron emission tomography scanWorld Health Organization classificationRole of surgeryStage IVA thymomaEuropean SocietyEmission tomography scanManagement of thymomasESTS membersReliable staging systemType C thymomasAreas of controversyIVA thymomaExtrapleural pneumonectomyExtended resectionRecurrent diseasePostoperative treatmentThymic malignanciesHistologic confirmationStaging systemOrganization classificationObservational study
2003
Diagnosis of Lung Cancer* The Guidelines
Rivera MP, Detterbeck F, Mehta AC. Diagnosis of Lung Cancer* The Guidelines. CHEST Journal 2003, 123: 129s-136s. PMID: 12527572, DOI: 10.1378/chest.123.1_suppl.129s.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLung cancerAbnormal chest radiograph findingsOverall clinical statusChest radiograph findingsPresence of metastasesUnnecessary invasive proceduresAvailable diagnostic proceduresMethods of diagnosisRadiograph findingsClinical presentationClinical statusPrimary tumorIndividual patientsInvasive proceduresSystemic effectsParticular patientCancerDiagnostic proceduresDiagnostic approachPatientsDiagnostic issuesDiagnosisTumorsCareful judgmentMetastasisInvasive Staging of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer* A Review of the Current Evidence
Toloza EM, Harpole L, Detterbeck F, McCrory DC. Invasive Staging of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer* A Review of the Current Evidence. CHEST Journal 2003, 123: 157s-166s. PMID: 12527575, DOI: 10.1378/chest.123.1_suppl.157s.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic ultrasound-guided needle aspirationNon-small cell lung cancerTransbronchial needle aspirationTransthoracic needle aspirationCell lung cancerNegative predictive valueStandard cervical mediastinoscopyLung cancerCervical mediastinoscopyNeedle aspirationComorbid illnessesPooled sensitivitySmall cell lung cancerPooled specificityUltrasound-guided needle aspirationCochrane Library databasesTest performance characteristicsDegree of suspicionInvasive stagingAnterior mediastinotomyMetastatic diseaseClinical stagingHistologic confirmationCurrent evidenceLibrary databasesInvasive Staging* The Guidelines
Detterbeck FC, DeCamp MM, Kohman LJ, Silvestri GA. Invasive Staging* The Guidelines. CHEST Journal 2003, 123: 167s-175s. PMID: 12527576, DOI: 10.1378/chest.123.1_suppl.167s.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInvasive staging proceduresTransbronchial needle aspirationTransthoracic needle aspirationStaging procedureNeedle aspirationInvasive staging testsMediastinal lymph nodesFine-needle aspirationInvasive stagingLow morbidityLymph nodesMalignant involvementMediastinal nodesRadiographic stagingLung cancerStaging testsEndoscopic ultrasoundMultidisciplinary discussionPhysiologic considerationsFalse negative rateMediastinoscopyParticular riskLow false negative rateReasonable alternative