Vol 7, No 4 (April 28, 2015): Journal of Thoracic Disease

Editorial

Cardiac magnetic resonance for the risk stratification of heart transplant recipients: ready for prime time?
Nina P. Hofmann, Hugo A. Katus, Grigorios Korosoglou
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Amlodipine/valsartan single pill combination therapy in Chinese patients not controlled on previous monotherapy
Rainer Düsing
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:562-563
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Minimally invasive left ventricular assist device implantation: at the crossroads
Nikhil Prakash Patil, Aron F. Popov, André R. Simon
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:564-565
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How to analyze tumor stage data in clinical research
Zhi-De Hu, Zhi-Rui Zhou, Shi Qian
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:566-575
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Original Article

External validation of a prediction model for pathologic N2 among patients with a negative mediastinum by positron emission tomography
Farhood Farjah, Leah M. Backhus, Thomas K. Varghese, James P. Manning, Aaron M. Cheng, Michael S. Mulligan, Douglas E. Wood
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:576-584
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The link between mold sensitivity and asthma severity in a cohort of northern Chinese patients
Yanliang Ma, Guizhen Tian, Fei Tang, Bing Yu, Yanwen Chen, Yueli Cui, Quanying He, Zhancheng Gao
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:585-590
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Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry for the identification of beta-hemolytic streptococci
Chunmei Zhou, Lili Tao, Bijie Hu, Jian Ma, Xiangru Ye, Shenglei Huang, Yan Ma, Yuzhang Shan
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:591-595
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Endobronchial ultrasound with a guide sheath for small malignant pulmonary nodules: a retrospective comparison between central and peripheral locations
Christine Chavez, Shinji Sasada, Takehiro Izumo, Junko Watanabe, Masahiro Katsurada, Yuji Matsumoto, Takaaki Tsuchida
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:596-602
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of therapy with linezolid containing regimens in the treatment of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
Xin Zhang, Matthew E. Falagas, Konstantinos Z. Vardakas, Rui Wang, Rong Qin, Jin Wang, Youning Liu
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:603-615
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Mechanical ventilation modulates Toll-like receptors 2, 4, and 9 on alveolar macrophages in a ventilator-induced lung injury model
Huijun Dai, Linghui Pan, Fei Lin, Wanyun Ge, Wei Li, Sheng He
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:616-624
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Effect of airway Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolation and infection on steady-state bronchiectasis in Guangzhou, China
Wei-Jie Guan, Yong-Hua Gao, Gang Xu, Zhi-Ya Lin, Yan Tang, Hui-Min Li, Zhi-Min Li, Jin-Ping Zheng, Rong-Chang Chen, Nan-Shan Zhong
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:625-636
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Efficacy of a simple and inexpensive exercise training program for advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in community hospitals
Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Nittaya Phetsuk
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:637-643
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Addition to inhaled corticosteroids of leukotriene receptor antagonists versus theophylline for symptomatic asthma: a meta-analysis
Xin Chen, Ying-Bo Kang, Li-Qing Wang, Yun Li, Yu-Wen Luo, Zhe Zhu, Rui Chen
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:644-652
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A new simplified volume-loaded heterotopic rabbit heart transplant model with improved techniques and a standard operating procedure
Wei Lu, Jun Zheng, Xu-Dong Pan, Bing Li, Jin-Wei Zhang, Long-Fei Wang, Li-Zhong Sun
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:653-661
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A novel association of adenosine deaminase with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a propensity score analysis from a case-control study
Liang Liu, Yong-Ming He, Cui-Fen Hu, Xin Zhao, Hai-Feng Xu, Xiang-Jun Yang
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:662-671
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Elevated expression of USP9X correlates with poor prognosis in human non-small cell lung cancer
You Wang, Yu Liu, Bo Yang, Hong Cao, Chun-Xu Yang, Wen Ouyang, Shi-Min Zhang, Gui-Fang Yang, Fu-Xiang Zhou, Yun-Feng Zhou, Cong-Hua Xie
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:672-679
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Surgical specimen histology revealed inadequacy of conventional transbronchial needle aspiration sample in the diagnosis of adenosquamous lung carcinoma
Jing Chen, Ya-Dong Gao, Yan Cao, Jiong Yang, Guang-Wei Luo
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:680-686
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Effects of transdermal tulobuterol on dyspnea and respiratory function during exercise in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Masako Ichikawa, Yuzo Kodama, Kaku Yoshimi, Satomi Shiota, Masaki Kotajima, Mami Nakajyo, Kuniaki Seyama, Yoshinosuke Fukuchi, Kazuhisa Takahashi
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:687-696
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Comparison of diagnostic performances among bronchoscopic sampling techniques in the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions
Viboon Boonsarngsuk, Wasana Kanoksil, Sarangrat Laungdamerongchai
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:697-703
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Low-cost biportal endoscopic surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Ansheng Mo, Yuzhong Luo, Xiaoping Yang, Shaoxiong Mo, Jun Wu, Yitong Wei
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:704-710
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Higher expression of SIRT1 induced resistance of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cells to cisplatin
Bin Cao, Qintong Shi, Wengong Wang
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:711-719
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Study on risk factors and phenotypes of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Guangzhou, China—design and baseline characteristics
Yumin Zhou, Piet L.B. Bruijnzeel, Christopher McCrae, Jinping Zheng, Ulf Nihlen, Rong Zhou, Marleen Van Geest, Anna Nilsson, Sinela Hadzovic, Monika Huhn, Ziad Taib, Yi Gu, Jiaxing Xie, Pixin Ran, Rongchang Chen, Nanshan Zhong
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:720-733
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How well does pathologic stage predict survival for esophageal adenocarcinoma after neoadjuvant therapy?
Jae Y. Kim, Rebecca A. Nelson, Joseph Kim, Dan Raz
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:734-739
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Antimicrobial peptide LL-37 circulating levels in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with high risk of frequent exacerbations
Yi-Meng Yang, Yan-Fei Guo, Hong-Sheng Zhang, Tie-Ying Sun
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:740-745
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Impact of daily bathing with chlorhexidine gluconate on ventilator associated pneumonia in intensive care units: a meta-analysis
Wensen Chen, Quan Cao, Songqin Li, Huifen Li, Weihong Zhang
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:746-753
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Surgical Technique

Laparoscopic repair of Morgagni hernia by artificial pericardium patch in an adult obese patient
Shuhai Li, Xiaochuan Liu, Yaxing Shen, Hao Wang, Mingxiang Feng, Lijie Tan
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:754-757
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Conventional transbronchial needle aspiration with 23 gauge needle: a preliminary study
Maria Majori, Miriam Anghinolfi, Alessandro Scarascia, Rita Nizzoli, Angelo Gianni Casalini
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:758-763
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GCTAB Column1

Video-assisted thoracoscopic pneumonectomy
Huan-Wen Chen, Ming Du
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:764-766
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Review Article

Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE): an entity different from emphysema or pulmonary fibrosis alone
Huijin Lin, Shanping Jiang
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:767-779
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Meet the Professor

Professor Jang-Ming Lee: how far will the robotic-assisted surgery go?
Melanie C. He
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:780-782
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Statistic Corner2

The Statistical point of view of Quality: the Lean Six Sigma methodology
Luca Bertolaccini, Andrea Viti, Alberto Terzi
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:E66-E68
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ICC COLUMN: The Voice of the Patient3

Lies, damned lies, and marketing: an editor’s lament
Lawrence Grouse
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:E69-E77
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient group succeeds on the internet: EFFORTS
Jean Rommes
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:E78
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Gary Bain’s precepts for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient groups
Lawrence Grouse
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:E79-E80
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Case Report

Intrathoracic desmoid tumor arising at a distance from thoracotomy sites after thoracoscopic segmentectomy: report of a case
Tetsuya Endo, Shunsuke Endo, Shinichi Yamamoto, Kenji Tetsuka
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:E81-E84
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Esophageal cancer revealing a tracheal diverticulum
Miao Zhang, Heng Wang, Wen-Bin Wu, Hui Zhang
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:E85-E87
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A large malignant thymomas of the anterior mediastinum
Guiping Yu, Guoqing Chen, Song Wu
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:E88-E91
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Benign esophago-pulmonary fistula complicating achalasia: case report and literature review
Jianfei Zhu, Yunfeng Ni, Qiang Lu, Xiaofei Li, Wuping Wang, Hongtao Wang
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:E92-E96
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Bronchial involvement in chronic eosinophilic pneumonia: a case report
Na Hee Kim, Kyung Hee Lee, Jun Ho Kim, Jae Hwa Cho, Lucia Kim, Eugene Kim
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:E97-E101
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Letter to the Editor

Symptomatic malignant pericardial effusion due to advanced pericardial malignancies: a palliative approach
Nauman Khalid, Lovely Chhabra, Sarah Aftab Ahmad, David H. Spodick
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:E102-E103
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Extenuating symptoms is very important for malignant pericardial effusion
Wenhui Gong, Qiang Zhao
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:E104
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Erratum

Erratum to Smoking cessation in hospitalized patients with comorbidities
Editorial Team
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:E105
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Erratum to “Dr. Paul Zarogoulidis: the exploration on pneumothorax and new use of EBUS”
Editorial Team
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:E106
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News

The textbook on lung cancer: time for personalized medicine
Editorial Office
Journal of Thoracic Disease  
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:E107-E111
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Disclosure:

1. The series “GCTAB Column” was commissioned by the Editorial office, Journal of Thoracic Disease and funded by the educational grants from the Greater China Thoracoscopic Advisory Board (GCTAB).

2. The series “Statistics Corner” was commissioned by the Editorial office, Journal of Thoracic Disease without any sponsorship or funding. Luca Bertolaccini served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.

3. The series “ICC COLUMN: The Voice of the Patient” was commissioned by the Editorial office, Journal of Thoracic Disease without any sponsorship or funding. Lawrence Grouse served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.