• How many lobes do you see? 

      Karangelis, D.; Tagarakis, G. I.; Chlapoutakis, S.; Papadopoulos, D.; Roubelakis, A.; Hevas, A.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Tsantsaridou, A.; Lampoura, S.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2011)
      Accessory fissures represent a variation of the normal lung anatomy. Incomplete development or even the absence of the major or minor fissures can lead to confusion in distinguishing adjacent lobes. This report aims to ...
    • Poland's syndrome and recurrent pneumothorax: is there a connection? 

      Tagarakis, G. I.; Karangelis, D.; Tsantsaridou, A.; Tsolaki, F.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Hevas, A.; Kyriakaki, K.; Stamoulis, K.; Lampoura, S.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2011)
      Aim. To investigate the possible connection of Poland's syndrome with the presence of lung bullae and, thus, with an increased risk for recurrent pneumothorax. Patients-methods. Two male patients, aged 19 and 21 years ...
    • Why are heart operations postponed? 

      Tagarakis, G. I.; Karangelis, D.; Voucharas, C.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Koufakis, T.; Mouzaki, M.; Lampoura, S.; Papadopoulos, D.; Sataitidis, I.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2011)
      Aim: To investigate the reasons that lead to postponement of cardiac operations, in order to elucidate the problem and help patients through modes of prevention. Methods-Design: We retrospectively included in the study all ...
    • Why are thoracic operations postponed? 

      Tagarakis, G. I.; Voucharas, C.; Simopoulos, V.; Karangelis, D.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Parisis, C.; Tsantilas, A.; Sataitidis, I.; Lampoura, S.; Vretzakis, G.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2012)
      Aim: To investigate and present the reasons that cause the postponement of thoracic surgical operations. Methods: We retrospectively included in the study all patients submitted to elective thoracic surgery in our department ...