Objective. —To identify the extent to which meta-analyses currently include unpublished
data and whether editors, meta-analysts, and methodologists believe unpublished material …

Objective. To learn about the physical, emotional, and social limitations experienced by
postmenopausal women who have back pain due to vertebral fractures resulting from …

BACKGROUND: Empyema is a suppurative infection of the pleural space. Without prompt
treatment, it can result in significant hospital stays, more invasive treatments as it progresses, …

Purpose: To prospectively assess the safety and effectiveness of computed tomography (CT)-guided
placement of fiber-coated microcoils used to guide video-assisted thoracoscopic …

Objectives Growing, small, peripheral, pulmonary nodules in patients at high risk for lung
cancer lead to requests for video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) resection for pathologic …

Objectives: We sought to test the safety and efficacy of fluoroscopically guided, video-assisted,
thoracoscopic resection after computed tomography (CT)-guided localization using …

BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to combine systematic review and decision
analytic techniques to determine the optimal treatment strategy for patients with locally …

Background: The ideal treatment for achalasia permanently eliminates the dysfunctional lower
esophageal sphincter, relieving dysphagia and regurgitation; prevents gastroesophageal …

Hypothesis Laparoscopic Heller esophageal myotomy improves esophageal clearance and
symptoms of achalasia in the early and late postoperative periods. Design We followed up …

BACKGROUND: The frequency and causes of gastrointestinal complications following
esophagectomy for malignancy are unknown. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We reviewed 295 …