Kardiochirurgia i torakochirurgia polska = Polish journal of cardio-thoracic surgery

IntroductionThe mortality of massive hemoptysis is high, and it is important to make quick decisions. Emergency pulmonary resection continues to be a mandatory option when conservative methods cannot prevent massive hemoptysis, as it is lif…

Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) is the presence of endometriotic foci within the respiratory system and involves a range of symptoms that coincide with the menses. These symptoms are defined as the presence of pneumothorax, hemothorax…

Catamenial pneumothorax should be defined as recurrent accumulation of air in the pleural cavity in reproductive-age women without concomitant respiratory diseases. The sine qua non criterion is the occurrence of the pneumothorax in the per…

IntroductionProlonged air leak in secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) patients remains one of the biggest challenges for thoracic surgeons. This study investigates the feasibility, effectiveness, clinical outcomes, and economical benef…