Optimized venous return with a self-expanding cannula: from computational fluid dynamics to clinical application.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Atrial tachyarrhythmia, including atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter (AFL) and intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia (IART), occur frequently in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD), who may undergo multiple surgical procedures throughout life. However, data on the effectiveness of concomitant arr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ramdjan TTTK,Mouws EMJP,Kik C,Roos-Hesselink JW,Bogers AJJC,de Groot NMS

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fusarium is a mould widely distributed in soil and water which causes various diseases in plants and occasionally in animals. The Fusarium species cause a broad spectrum of infections in humans, of which, the degree of severity is largely determined by the immune-status of the host, occurring in the most severe and in...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Calcaterra D,Karam K,Suzuki Y

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventricular assist devices (VADs) are used in children with severe heart failure as a bridge to heart transplantation or recovery. Severe pulmonary dysfunction may preclude their use, leaving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as the most frequently used option for combined cardiac and respiratory failure. The...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zaccagni HJ,Timpa JG,O'Meara LC,Alten JA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 8-year-old with a known diagnosis of an asymptomatic coronary artery fistula (CAF) presented with exertional syncope and haemopericardium due to contained rupture of CAF. A transcatheter closure was attempted, but the fistula ruptured again prompting emergency surgical repair. Spontaneous rupture is a catastrophic ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Desai MH,Olivieri LJ,Ramakrishnan KV,Downing TE

更新日期：2020-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Congenital supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS) is a rare arteriopathy associated with the Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) and other elastin gene deletions. Our objective was to review the mid-term outcomes of SVAS repair with extended aortoplasty. METHODS:Congenital SVAS repairs from 2001 to 2010 were retro...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bakhtiary F,Amer M,Etz CD,Dähnert I,Wilhelm Mohr F,Bellinghausen W,Kostelka M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is limited information about the size change of a knitted Dacron graft (Gelseal™) used in the thoracic aorta. We evaluated the diameters of the Gelseal™ grafts at a long-term follow-up for 3.7 ± 1.3 years (1-5.9 years; median, 4.0 years), which were used for replacement of the ascending aorta in 59 patients with...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Takami Y,Tajima K,Kato W,Fujii K,Hibino M,Munakata H,Uchida K,Sakai Y

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 50-year-old man with an end-stage cardiac failure was referred to our institution for pre-transplantation assessment. An infrarenal aortic aneurysm (diameter 45 mm) was discovered and progressed (up to 59 mm) over a two-month period. Decision to perform aneurysmectomy with the support of an Impella Recover LP50 micr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Farhat F,Sassard T,Attof Y,Jegaden O

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients with pleural infections frequently have several comorbidities and inferior long-term survival. We hypothesized that these patients represent a vulnerable cohort with high rates of hospitalization and frequent use of healthcare services. This study aims to ascertain the need for and causes of treatme...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lehtomäki AI,Nevalainen RM,Toikkanen VJ,Pohja ES,Nieminen JJ,Laurikka JO,Khan JA

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Insertion of a nasogastric tube, though a common clinical procedure, can produce unexpected complications. We sought to analyse the procedure, and explore means to improve its safety. METHODS:We present a case with a thoracic complication. We review the English literature for the range of complications, and...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Pillai JB,Vegas A,Brister S

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection as a complication of long-term left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Obesity, a possible risk factor for other postoperative cardiovascular surgical site infections, is an increasingly prevalent condition among recipients of LVAD devices. We retrospective...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Martin SI,Wellington L,Stevenson KB,Mangino JE,Sai-Sudhakar CB,Firstenberg MS,Blais D,Sun BC

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is currently considered an exclusion criterion for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The risk of adverse aortic events such as incomplete sealing, severe paravalvular regurgitation or dislocation due to elliptic shape and asymmetric calcifications in annulus are higher in TAVI...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Colkesen Y,Baykan O,Dagdelen S,Cayli M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiothoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was, 'is there an increased risk of cancer in a non-resected corrosive oesophageal stricture?' Altogether, 133 papers were found using the reported search; six papers were identified that provided the...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Okonta KE,Tettey M,Abubakar U

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Haemolysis during left ventricular assist device support is associated with thrombosis. In this retrospective study, we analysed whether low-level haemolysis (LLH) as defined by simultaneously elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and free haemoglobin (fHb) levels had an impact on thromboembolic and bleeding ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zayat R,Shoaib M,Khattab MA,Ahmad U,Goetzenich A,Stoppe C,Foldenauer AC,Moza A,Schnoering H,Autschbach R,Tewarie L

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study is to compare thoracoscopic mobilization of the oesophagus in the lateral decubitus position and the semiprone position and to identify potential differences between the two techniques. METHODS:A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained oesophagectomy database identified 150 ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lin J,Kang M,Chen C,Lin R

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transthoracic oesophagectomy is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Some oesophageal cancer (OC) patients with serious comorbidities cannot tolerate transthoracic oesophagectomy. Therefore, we have adopted a minimally invasive approach to oesophagectomy for such patients. METHODS:Eighty-five OC pa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Wang J,Jiang NQ,Jiang B,Wang ZL,Zhang XY

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) systems, though more biocompatible, are limited by not being adaptable to all cardiac surgical operations. We evaluate a versatile CPB system [extracorporeal vacuum-assisted device optimized (EVADO)] based on the elimination of roller pumps, separation of extracavitary suction...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nasso G,Costantini C,Petralia A,Del Prete A,Lopriore V,Fattouch K,Paterno C,Speziale G

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three-dimensional (3D)-printing technologies in cardiovascular surgery have provided a new way to tailor surgical and percutaneous treatments. Digital information from standard cardiac imaging is integrated into physical 3D models for an accurate spatial visualization of anatomical details. We reviewed the available l...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ferrari E,Gallo M,Wang C,Zhang L,Taramasso M,Maisano F,Pirelli L,Berdajs D,von Segesser LK

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study evaluated the effect of both hospital and surgeon annual case volumes on patient mortality following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). METHODS:PubMed and Embase databases were searched for clinical studies on CABG. The outcome was mortality, including operative mortality, in-hospital mortal...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tie HT,Shi R,Zhou Q,Wang K,Zheng XQ,Wu QC

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Based on continuous technical innovations and recent research, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a promising tool in the treatment of patients with acute (cardio)pulmonary failure. Nevertheless, any extracorporeal technique requires a high degree of experience and knowledge, so that a res...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lunz D,Philipp A,Judemann K,Amann M,Foltan M,Schmid C,Graf B,Zausig YA

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the mid-1990s, a novel saphenous vein harvesting technique, in which the vein is harvested with its surrounding tissue without manual distention, was introduced. This no-touch technique provides an excellent long-term patency; however, graft twisting and kinking should be given attention. To fully bring out the ben...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Hamasaki A,Uchida T,Mizumoto M,Hayashi J,Hirooka S,Ishizawa A,Akabane K,Sadahiro M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resources for clinical research are limited. With increasing demand for patient-centred care, which is growing into an integral component of modern medicine, studying outcomes of patients with specific clinical characteristics is becoming increasingly important. Given the high cost of clinical trials and the time it t...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Milojevic M,Nikolic A,Jüni P,Head SJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case history of a 43-year-old male with type 1 Brugada syndrome. He was fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) for primary prevention nine years ago. After admission for inappropriate shocks, an abnormal position of the lead was discovered. Further investigations (chest X-ray and t...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Defaye P,Kane A,Jacon P,Obadia J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioperative graft failure following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) may result in acute myocardial ischaemia. Whether acute percutaneous coronary intervention, emergency reoperation or conservative intensive care treatment should be used is currently unknown. Between 2003 and 2009, 39 of the 5598 patients who...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Laflamme M,DeMey N,Bouchard D,Carrier M,Demers P,Pellerin M,Couture P,Perrault LP

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diffuse tracheobronchial calcification is a physiological condition associated with advanced age, especially in women. A calcified bronchus can be fractured during major lung resections (lobectomy, bilobectomy, and pneumonectomy), exposing patients to intraoperative air leakage and broncho-pleural fistula (BPF) occurr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ibrahim M,Pindozzi F,Menna C,Rendina EA

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery with chemotherapy has been the accepted procedure for treating pathological stage I small cell lung cancer. However, there is a question of whether all clinical stage I patients should undergo surgery or not because of discrepancies between clinical and pathological staging. We conducted a retrospective analys...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sakai M,Ishikawa S,Yamamoto T,Onizuka M,Sakakibara Y,Iijima T,Noguchi M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our goal was to evaluate the impact of the adult congenital heart disease anatomical and physiological (ACHD AP) classification system on the surgical management of Ebstein anomaly (EA) in adult patients. METHODS:From February 2000 through August 2017, data of patients aged at least 16 years, who underwent ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Homzova L,Photiadis J,Sinzobahamvya N,Ovroutski S,Cho MY,Schulz A

更新日期：2020-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：:This study presents a novel way to perform the mini-maze procedure through the left atrial appendage. By this way, the usual additional incision of the intra-atrial groove is avoided, especially in patients receiving coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or aortic valve replacement without mitral valve disease. We re...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ismail I,Fleissner F,Cebotari S,Rustum S,Haverich A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Impaired preoperative renal function as estimated by glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is an independent risk factor for mortality after cardiac surgery. Little is known about the actual prevalence of renal dysfunction among patients undergoing cardiac surgery in Germany. We performed a retrospective analysis of 6232 p...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Diez C,Mohr P,Koch D,Silber RE,Schmid C,Hofmann HS

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the rule of subcarinal lymph node metastasis in thoracic oesophageal cancer and its clinical significance in the radical resection of oesophageal cancer. METHODS:We retrospectively analysed 2223 patients with oesophageal cancer who were admitted to Henan Cancer Hospital during 2004-2011 and under...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ma H,Li Y,Ding Z,Liu X,Xu J,Qin J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although the use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has recently become an attractive strategy in extremely high-risk patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR), the most appropriate treatment option in patients with an intermediate- to high-risk profile with conventional surgery (sAVR)...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Muneretto C,Bisleri G,Moggi A,Di Bacco L,Tespili M,Repossini A,Rambaldini M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00