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Lung Cancer Posters ISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) is increasingly detected on chest imaging andposes a challenge to clinicians because the differential diagnosis is extensive. This study was aimed to reveal the histologic spectrum of resected SPNs. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Yiliang Zhang, Yuan Li, Ting Ye, Yang Zhang, Yihua Sun, Jiaqing Xiang, Yawei Zhang, Hecheng Li, Lei Shen, Haiquan ChenNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Thoracic Surgery PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To delineate a successful approach to treating synchronous primary lung cancers arising simultaneously with one primary in each lung. The primary which appears to be more advanced clinically is resected first. The second is resected as soon as possible after the patient has rcovered adequately from the first procedure. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Geoffrey Graeber, Syed Quadri, Karl UyNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Bronchoscopy and Interventional Procedures PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Endobronchial Ultrasonography (EBUS) is an important tool in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer, and in the study of mediastinal lymph nodes. A conscious sedation method is needed to improve the tolerance and increase its yield. The aim of this study was to analyze five different pharmacological sedation models and to establish the safest drug combination. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Juan Pablo Reig, Estafanía Sanchez, Susana Álvarez, Andrés Briones, Felipe Andreo, Javier Flandes, Enrique Cases ViedmaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Tobacco Cessation and Prevention PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To analyze and validate 2 month treatment programs, as well as the real dose and time decided by the patient regarding what is recommended and its influence on the tobacco cessation rate. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ana Gomez-Bastero, Concepcion Romero, Estefania Luque, Virginia Almadana, Soledad Montserrat, Teodoro MontemayorNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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OSA & COPD PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common diagnosis in clinical practice. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) may be a warning for possible OSA. The objectives are to assess prevalence of EDS as measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) in a rural community population and to assess the potential risk factors for OSA. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: James Dosman, John Gjevre, Chandima Karunanayake, Donna Rennie, Josh Lawson, Louise Hagel, Roland Dyck, John Gordon, Punam PahwaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.