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Thomas W. Shields, 1922–2010 by LoCicero, Joseph, MD

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Surgery for Other Pulmonary Fungal Infections, Actinomyces , and Nocardia by LoCicero, Joseph, MD, Shaw, Jason P., MD, Lazzaro, Richard S., MD

“…Surgical participation in the management of fungal infections has changed since the advent of effective antimicrobials. Even so, a surgeon may be called on for…”
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Thoracic Surgery in the Elderly: Areas of Future Research and Studies by LoCicero, Joseph, MD, Shaw, Jason Philip, MD

“…Elderly patients (defined as those aged more than 75 years) require specialized care due to the problems associated with deteriorating organ function, minimal…”
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CT fluoroscopy guidance for transbronchial needle aspiration: an experience in 35 patients by Garpestad, E, Goldberg, S, Herth, F, Garland, R, LoCicero, 3rd, J, Thurer, R, Ernst, A

“…To demonstrate the usefulness of real-time guidance with CT fluoroscopy to improve the yield of transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA). Prospective,…”
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Successful bronchoscopic placement of tracheobronchial stents without fluoroscopy by Herth, F, Becker, H D, LoCicero, 3rd, J, Thurer, R, Ernst, A

“…Tracheobronchial stenting is performed increasingly often. Fluoroscopic control, which leads to significant radiation exposure for patients and staff, is…”
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Dissemination of malignant tumors after video-assisted thoracic surgery: A report of twenty-one cases by Downey, Robert J., McCormack, Patricia, LoCicero, Joseph

“…Video-assisted thoracic surgical techniques are widely used for biopsy and resection of thoracic tumors, but studies of long-term outcomes have not been…”
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Safety of bedside percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy in obese patients in the ICU by Mansharamani, N G, Koziel, H, Garland, R, LoCicero, 3rd, J, Critchlow, J, Ernst, A

“…To examine the safety of bedside percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy in obese patients. Case series of consecutive obese patients (body mass index > or = 27…”
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Malignant transformation of the esophageal mucosa is enhanced in p27 knockout mice by Ellis, F.Henry, Xu, Xiangjun, Kulke, Matthew H., LoCicero, Joseph, Loda, Massimo

“…Objective: In a previous study, we showed that experimentally induced gastroduodenal-esophageal reflux in mice treated with a carcinogen can result in Barrett…”
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Our responsibility for improving the care of elderly cardiothoracic surgical patients by LoCicero, Joseph

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A novel instrument for the evaluation of the pleural space: an experience in 34 patients by Ernst, Armin, Hersh, Craig P, Herth, Felix, Thurer, Robert, LoCicero, 3rd, Joseph, Beamis, John, Mathur, Praveen

“…To test a novel semirigid pleuroscope to be used by pulmonologists for the diagnosis and treatment of pleural diseases. Prospective study. Three tertiary…”
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Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery Study Group data by Hazelrigg, Stephen R., Nunchuck, Susan K., LoCicero, Joseph

“…The Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery Study Group was formed to collect data on thoracoscopic procedures in an effort to define the role for this new technique…”
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Acute postoperative compromise in cardiovascular function after chest surgery by LoCicero, 3rd, Joseph

“…Attention to preoperative cardiovascular risk factors, appropriate preparation, early recognition, and treatment are essential to prevent potential…”
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Overexpressed nuclear factor kappaB correlates with enhanced expression of interleukin-1beta and inducible nitric oxide synthase in aged murine lungs to endotoxic stress by Chang, Cheow K, LoCicero, 3rd, Joseph

“…Transcriptional regulation is a major determinant of interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta) protein synthesis. Nuclear factor kappaB (NF-kappaB) plays a central role in…”
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Invited Commentary by LoCicero, Joseph

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Spiral CT With Multiplanar and Three-Dimensional Reconstructions Accurately Predicts Tracheobronchial Pathology by LoCicero, Joseph, Costello, Phillip, Campos, Christian T., Francalancia, Nicola, Dushay, Kevin M., Silvestri, Ronald C., Zibrak, Joseph D.

“…This study was designed to evaluate the clinical accuracy of multiplanar reconstructions and three-dimensional shaded surface displays compared with…”
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Heat shock protein suppresses the senescent lung cytokine response to acute endotoxemia by LoCicero, Joseph, Xu, Xiangjun, Zhang, Lihua

“…Background. Previous reports demonstrate that heat shock protein (HSP) can alter the pulmonary inflammatory cascade. We wished to determine if this mechanism…”
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Project director's perspective: the Critical Care Family Assistance Program by Guntupalli, Kalpalatha, McCaffree, D Robert, Vender, Jeffery, Clary, Gail, Locicero, 3rd, Joseph

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Impact of initial flush potassium concentration on the adequacy of lung preservation by Sasaki, Shigeyuki, McCully, James D., Alessandrini, Francesca, LoCicero, Joseph

“…The effects of initial lung flushing with intracellular and extracellular fluid type solutions were studied in lungs stored with the University of Wisconsin…”
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Complex pleural effusion associated with a subphrenic gallstone phlegmon following laparoscopic cholecystectomy by Neumeyer, D A, LoCicero, 3rd, J, Pinkston, P

“…A 90-year-old man presented with a large right-sided complex pleural effusion 4 months after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. An initial thoracic CT scan…”
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Esophageal perforation in adults: aggressive, conservative treatment lowers morbidity and mortality by Vogel, Stephen B, Rout, W Robert, Martin, Tomas D, Abbitt, Patricia L

“…To evaluate the outcome of aggressive conservative therapy in patients with esophageal perforation. The treatment of esophageal perforation remains…”
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