Biomedical subjects

J R Schwaber

Publications and source records attributed to J R Schwaber.

14 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1997

Esophageal achalasia and adenocarcinoma in Barrett's esophagus: a report of two cases and a review of the literature.

Two cases of a rare combination of conditions, achalasia and adenocarcinoma in Barrett's esophagus are reported. Cancer developed 26 years after the onset of gastroesophageal reflux in one and 30 years after esophagomyotomy in the other. Twenty-one cases of Barrett's esophagus and achalasia have now been reported; adenocarcinoma developed in six patients. Only one has survived more than five years after treatment. Long-term surveillance of patients with achalasia is recommended.

Adenocarcinoma↗

PubMed1980

Surgical technique in the management of patent ductus arteriosus in the elderly patient.

The successful surgical treatment of a patent ductus arteriosus in a 68-year-old man is presented. A review of current methods for repair is discussed, with emphasis on the simple and safe technique described here.

Age Factors↗

PubMed1977

Fatal bilateral pneumothoraces complicating subclavian vein catheterization.

Bilateral pneumothoraces complicating attempted bilateral subclavian vein catheterization culminated in the iatrogenic death of the patient. Complications of subclavian vein catheterization are reviewed briefly. This procedure should be limited to patients in whom its use is clearly indicated and should be performed only by individuals who are experienced in the anatomy of the region, who are trained in the technique of subclavian puncture, and who have the means and ability to perform immediate tube thoracostomy should pneumothorax occur.

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell↗

PubMed1975

Diagnostic approaches in metastatic lung disease.

Procedures such as bronchoscopy, bronchial brushing, pleural needle biopsy, mediastinoscopy, and percutaneous aspiration and trephine needle biopsy afford the specialist in pulmonary medicine a wide diagnostic armamentarium and considerable flexibility in the diagnostic management of patients with metastatic lung disease.

Adenocarcinoma↗

PubMed1974