Is pneumonectomy still necessary?

Pathology: is it still necessary?

One may wonder what may be the reasons to ask this apparently odd question. Undoubtedly, the main concern is that we are still far away from being able to precisely identify the target population of patients for tailored interventions. It has been repeatedly shown by the results of large clinical trials that the benefit of new therapeutic approaches is relatively small, and that it is most like...

Is breast self-examination still necessary?

Pneumonectomy for complex aspergilloma: is it still dangerous?

OBJECTIVE Pneumonectomy for complex aspergilloma is associated with high morbidity rates. This study aimed to improve the outcomes of this high-risk procedure by preventing postoperative complications. METHODS Between April 1999 and December 2004, 25 patients underwent pulmonary resection for complex aspergilloma at our institution. Of these patients, 11 (44%) patients (9 males and 2 females)...

Is antenatal screening for syphilis still necessary?

Is fluoroscopy still necessary to perform arthroscopic femoroplasty?