Early Detection of Bronchial Lesions Using System of Autofluorescence Endoscopy (SAFE) 1000

Recently several endoscopic fluorescence detection systems have been developed. In some of them, laser light was used for the excitation of autofluorescence, and sophisticated techniques were also necessary to amplify the fluorescence signal as well

One-stage radical operation of aortoesophageal fistula -combination of VATS esophagectomy and open aortic surgery: report of a case

Aortoesophageal fistula is a rare but fatal disease of thoracic surgery. We present a case of a 74-year-old male with aortoesophageal fistula. The patient underwent successful one-stage surgical treatment by video-assisted esophagectomy with esophageal reconstruction by gastric conduit and open aortic graft replacement subsequent to a temporary thoracic endovascular aortic repair