Ryan Bialas

Journal Article Biochim Biophys Acta · June 2010 BACKGROUND: Protein C inhibitor (PCI) is a plasma serine protease inhibitor (serpin) that regulates several serine proteases in coagulation including thrombin and activated protein C. However, the physiological role of PCI remains under investigation. The ... Full text Link to item Cite

Video-assisted thoracic surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax in children: is there an optimal technique?

Journal Article J Pediatr Surg · December 2008 OBJECTIVE: Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax refractory to nonoperative management was first reported in children by Rodgers in 1986 (Ann Surg. 1986; 204:677-680). Small series have shown success with apical b ... Full text Link to item Cite