Neurogenic tumors are the most common type of mediastinal tumor and constitute the majority of neoplasms of the posterior mediastinum. Schwannomas originating from the intrathoracic vagus nerve are extremely rare. The present study describes the case of a 58-year-old man with a large vagal schwannoma in the left superior mediastinum. A large tumor with a round shape was identified in the left s...

A lung carcinoma with tumor involving more than one lobe or in close proximity to the mainstem bronchus often requires pneumonectomy for surgical cure. Inflammation, bulky tumors, and dense adhesions limit the operative field of vision and may result in the abandonment of procedures with potential for complete extirpation. This case illustrates the utility of thoracoscopy in visualization of th...

UNLABELLED A patient is described who presented with an intrathoracic stomach and spleen two weeks after aortic repair for an aortoduodenal fistula. At an urgent laparotomy the stomach was repositioned and the spleen removed. The patient recovered fully. The possible mechanism of this severe complication is discussed and relevant literature reviewed. KEYWORDS Aortoduodenal fistula; Complicati...

There are many factors, both intrinsic and extrinsic to the left ventricle, that can affect its function when negative intrathoracic pressure is imposed. In this study, we examined whether the left ventricular response to the afterload imposed by negative intrathoracic pressure was similar to that imposed by partial aortic constriction. We used steady-state right heart bypass to control pulmona...