Fate of the lower apical segment in resections for bronchiectasis.

The late results of the conservation of the apical segment of the lower lobe in resections for bronchiectasis.

[On the results of preservation of the apical segment of the lower lobe in resections for bronchiectasis].

Apical Force Application in the Management of Dentoalveolar Fractures: Indications, Procedure and Limitations

Dentoalveolar fracture is defined as a fracture in the bone surrounding the teeth without any extension to the basal bones of the maxilla or mandible (1). As for other parts of the facial skeleton, the treatment strategy for dentoalveolar fractures consists of fracture reduction, fixation and immobilization (2); however, some dentoalveolar fractures are difficult to treat. In some dentoalveola...

The Etiology of Bronchiectasis in Iran

BackgroundBronchiectasis is defined by permanent and abnormal widening of the bronchi. Although this process occurs in the context of chronic airway infection and inflammation, since there is no accurate estimation of the etiology of the disease. This study aimed to determine the most important cause of bronchiectasis in Tehran, Iran.Materials and MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study we us...

The ectopic tracheal bronchus: management of a child by excision and segmental pulmonary resection.

Smelt7 described several variations of the congenital anomaly which they termed tracheal lobe. Essentially, an otherwise normal right upper lobe bronchus originates above the tracheal carina or bifurcation and provides the customary three segmental divisions. There may, however, be a complete duplication of the right upper lobe bronchus by an ectopic tracheal bronchus. Usually the anterior and ...