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Michael Semik

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Markowiak T, Ried M, Grosser C, Hofmann H, Hillejan L, Hecker E, et al.
Thorac Cancer . 2022 Jun; 13(15):2158-2163. PMID: 35748347
Background: The objective of this nationwide, registry-based study was to compare the two most frequently used procedures for the palliative treatment of a malignant pleural effusion (MPE) and to evaluate...
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Akil A, Rehers S, Kohler C, Richter L, Semik M, Ziegeler S, et al.
J Thorac Dis . 2021 Sep; 13(8):4661-4667. PMID: 34527307
Background: Postsurgical pleural infection is a life-threatening complication after implantation of artificial devices such as ventricular assist devices (VADs). The treatment can be challenging and the evidence in the literature...
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Akil A, Ziegeler S, Reichelt J, Lavae-Mokhtari M, Freermann S, Semik M, et al.
ASAIO J . 2020 Aug; 66(8):952-959. PMID: 32740358
Extracorporeal lung support (ECLS) represents an essential support tool especially for critically ill patients undergoing thoracic surgical procedures. Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is an important treatment option for end-stage...
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Akil A, Ziegeler S, Reichelt J, Rehers S, Abdalla O, Semik M, et al.
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg . 2020 Apr; 69(3):246-251. PMID: 32252114
Background: High morbidity and mortality are frequently reported in intensive care patients suffering from severe sepsis with systemic inflammation. With the development of severe respiratory failure, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)...
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Akil A, Ziegeler S, Reichelt J, Semik M, Muller M, Fischer S
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg . 2019 Apr; 45(4):623-630. PMID: 30989244
Purpose: The usefulness of chest wall stabilization after blunt chest wall trauma with unstable rib fractures has recently been intensely discussed. Thereby, the surgical approach seems to influence outcome, mortality...
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Akil A, Semik M, Fischer S
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg . 2018 May; 67(5):415-419. PMID: 29739022
Background:  Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) clipping of the sympathetic branch has become the standard approach for the treatment of essential hyperhidrosis when conservative treatment failed. However, this is associated with...
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Akil A, Reichelt J, Freermann S, Karfis I, Semik M, Fischer S
Zentralbl Chir . 2018 Jan; 143(3):296-300. PMID: 29342487
Objectives: Persistent air leak or bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a challenging and frequently observed problem after pulmonary resection and may lead to prolonged chest tube therapy. One efficient nonsurgical approach...
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Akil A, Semik M, Freermann S, Reichelt J, Redwan B, Gorlich D, et al.
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg . 2017 Sep; 67(3):216-221. PMID: 28905341
Background: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)-lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) represents an important treatment option for patients with advanced lung emphysema. For VATS lung resection, endoscopic staplers are routinely used. Recently,...
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Redwan B, Ziegeler S, Semik M, Fichter J, Dickgreber N, Vieth V, et al.
ASAIO J . 2016 Jul; 62(6):743-746. PMID: 27465095
Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is an important treatment option for end-stage lung emphysema in carefully selected patients. Here, we first describe the application of low-flow venovenous extracorporeal CO2 removal...
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Redwan B, Ziegeler S, Freermann S, Meemann T, Semik M, Dickgerber N, et al.
ASAIO J . 2016 Apr; 62(4):454-7. PMID: 27045969
The application of extracorporeal lung support (ECLS) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome is a well-established concept. In patients receiving ECLS therapy, hemodynamic monitoring is often required. However, less...