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1	Retrospective comparison of empyema thoracis in HIV infected and non-infected patients with regards to aetiology and outcomes Kaye-Eddie, Grace Helga 05 March 2013 (has links) Background HIV is a risk factor for empyema. HIV-infected patients with empyema appear to have worse outcomes. This study assessed whether HIV infection affected aetiology or outcomes of patients with empyema. Methods A retrospective study of patients with empyema admitted to CHBAH from January 2006 to December 2009 was conducted. HIV-infected and non-infected patients were evaluated for differences in aetiology and outcomes. Sub-analysis according to CD4 counts and antiretroviral use in HIV-infected patients was performed. Results 0f 172 patients, 125 (73%) were HIV-infected. HIV infected patients with lower CD4 counts were more often diagnosed with clinical tuberculosis (p<0.05). Aetiology of empyema was frequently not determined in HIV non-infected patients (p<0.05). More patients on antiretrovirals underwent thoracic surgery (p<0.05) and had shorter hospital stays than those not on antiretrovirals (p<0.05). Conclusions No differences in empyema aetiology among HIV-infected versus non-infected patients were found. Antiretroviral use was associated with improved outcomes. Empyema, Thoracic
2	Heart valve surgery : preoperative assessment and clinical outcome / Hellgren, Laila, January 2005 (has links) Diss. (sammanfattning) Uppsala : Uppsala universitet, 2005. / Härtill 5 uppsatser. Thoracic Surgery.
3	A radiological and biochemical perspective on ageing and degeneration of the human thoracic intervertebral disc / Tan, Celia I. C. January 2004 (has links) Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Australia, 2004.
4	Introduction of a pictorial poster and a 'crash course' of radiographic errors for improving the qualityof paediatric chest radiographs in an unsupervised unit Hlabangana, Linda Tebogo 10 February 2014 (has links) A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand in fulfillment for the degree of Master of Medicine in the branch of Diagnostic Radiology / Chest radiography is the most commonly performed diagnostic X-ray examination. Optimised image quality is important, particularly in children with radio-sensitive immature organs. Radiography, Thoracic--standards
5	Surgical treatment for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome 鄭永強, Cheng, Wing-keung, Stephen. January 1993 (has links) published_or_final_version / Surgery / Master / Master of Surgery Thoracic outlet syndrome - Surgery.
6	The effect of shoulder movements on thoracic spine 3D motion / Theodoridis, D. Unknown Date (has links) Thesis (MAppSc) -- University of South Australia, 1997 Joints Shoulder. Thoracic vertebrae.
7	Cerebrovascular accidents associated with aortic manipulation during cardiac surgery / Boivie, Patrik, January 2005 (has links) Diss. (sammanfattning) Umeå : Univ., 2005. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.
8	Des Anévrysmes de l'aorte thoracique descendante .... Vallois, Felix. January 1884 (has links) Thèse--Faculté de médecine de Paris. Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic.
9	Surgical treatment for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome / Cheng, Wing-keung, Stephen. January 1993 (has links) Thesis (M.S.)--University of Hong Kong, 1993. Thoracic outlet syndrome
10	Cytologic diagnosis of thoracic disease Sitsen, Adriaan Willem. January 1959 (has links) Proefschrift--Utrecht. / Summary in Dutch. Bibliography: p. 105-110. Chest Cytodiagnosis. Thoracic Diseases.

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