… Data refer to a 3-year follow-up and are derived from Rea et al. … From Corrao et al 42
and Rea et al. … Data refer to the cohort shown in Figure 6C and are derived from Rea et al. …

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) remains a relevant public health issue, and asbestos
exposure is the most relevant risk factor. The incidence has considerably and constantly …

Background A potential association between the use of angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs)
and angiotensin-converting–enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and the risk of coronavirus disease …

Post-esophageal atresia anastomotic strictures and post-corrosive esophagitis are the most
frequent types of cicatricial esophageal stricture. Congenital esophageal stenosis has been …

Previous studies have shown an increased number of inflammatory cells and, in particular,
CD8 + ve cells in the airways of smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …

From 1977 to 1990, 37 patients with Stage III or IV invasive thymoma (20 men and 17
women; median age, 40 years of age) were referred for chemotherapy to the Padova Medical …

The lung pathology of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been
poorly investigated. We examined surgical specimens obtained from patients with severe (forced …

We analyzed 28 thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) using next-generation sequencing and
identified a missense mutation (chromosome 7 c.74146970T>A) in GTF2I at high frequency in …

… Dr Rea: The question is if we can use a radical laser resection? No, I do not believe this is
a good option, because we have seen that even in typical carcinoid we can have lymph node …

METHODS An initial work group of surgeons experienced in minimally invasive thymic
resections was assembled to review definitions, terms, and procedures in the existing literature …