Post-Exilic Legalism and Post-Exilic Literature

The Minor Prophets as a Unity Developing Theodicy

Addressing a perennial apologetic and pastoral demand, the twelve Minor Prophets undertake to assert and demonstrate the goodness of God in the face of apparent evidence to the contrary. I will argue that the Twelve were intended to be read together and have the purpose of encouraging the post-exilic reader to trust Yahweh’s faithfulness to his salvation promises, even in the face of the many s...

Phenomenology and Post-Modernity

Phenomenology and Post-Modernity

Post-pneumonectomy and post-lobectomy syndromes: case series and review of the literature.

The post-pneumonectomy syndrome is a rare complication consisting of rotation and herniation of the mediastinal structures, the remaining lung and the respective bronchi, into the contralateral hemithorax. This situation may produce symptomatic airway obstruction and varies in its presentation and severity. We describe one case of right and one of left pneumonectomy syndrome as well as one case...

Post tracheostomy and post intubation tracheal stenosis: Report of 31 cases and review of the literature

BACKGROUND Severe post tracheostomy (PT) and post intubation (PI) tracheal stenosis is an uncommon clinical entity that often requires interventional bronchoscopy before surgery is considered. We present our experience with severe PI and PT stenosis in regards to patient characteristics, possible risk factors, and therapy. METHODS We conducted a retrospective chart review of 31 patients with ...