Securing atrial lines with Silastic ligatures.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our goal was to evaluate whether endothlin-1 (ET-1) plays an important role in the Fontan circulation. METHODS:Thirteen patients with single-ventricle physiology (Glenn circulation, n = 7; Fontan circulation, n = 6) were evaluated using lung histopathological and immunohistochemical studies and then compare...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Aoki M,Hirono K,Higuma T,Suzuki Y,Nakayama K,Ichida F,Origasa H,Nishida N,Imura J,Emoto N,Yoshimura N

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cardiac calcified amorphous tumour (CCAT) is a rare non-neoplastic intracavitary mass with unknown causes. We describe a 32-year old male presenting with progressive dyspnoea, cough and oedemas. The transthoracic echocardiography and contrast-enhanced angio-computed tomography demonstrated a 4 × 10 cm calcified mass...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Prifti E,Kajo E,Krakulli K,Ikonomi M

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study analysed the patterns of extraction ranges, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of median sternotomy (MS) and subxiphoid (SX) approaches for extended thymectomy. METHODS:This study included patients with anterior mediastinum tumour and myasthenia gravis who underwent extended thymectomy...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yoshida M,Yuasa M,Kondo K,Tsuboi M,Kawakita N,Tangoku A

更新日期：2021-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma initially presenting as a solid huge mediastinal mass does not frequently occur. Although nowadays many patients with high-grade (aggressive) malignant lymphoma can be cured using a combination of immuno- and chemotherapy, rapid progression and acute complications caused by the tumor mass itself...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Aboud A,Marx G,Sayer H,Gummert JF

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 51-year-old female patient was admitted to our department. She had symptoms of dysphagia, regurgitation of a fleshy mass into the mouth, and attacks of dyspnea. Every effort was made for diagnosis. At cervical exploration, upper esophageal polyp was discovered incidentally, and removed. We present this case because ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ozcelik C,Onat S,Dursun M,Arslan A

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Lung segmental resection is a better treatment option than lobectomy for patients with prenatally diagnosed congenital lung malformations (CLMs). However, data are lacking on the effects of this procedure in prenatally diagnosed CLM patients. In this study, we explored whether parenchyma-saving resection was...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lee S,Kim DH,Lee SK

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our goal was to report the selection schemes, technical variations and long-term outcome of extra-anatomical bypass to correct complex, recurrent aortic coarctation and hypoplastic aortic arch. METHODS:Between 1989 and 2012, 53 patients (mean age 13.2 ± 4.3, median 11.6, range 9-23 years) with complex aorti...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Delmo Walter EM,Javier MFDM,Hetzer R

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to determine the incidence of permanent pacemaker implantation (PPMI) in a cohort of 358 patients undergoing transapical aortic valve implantation (TAVI) using a balloon-expandable prosthesis between April 2008 and March 2011. After excluding patients who had had a previous PPMI (n=36; 10%), t...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： D'Ancona G,Pasic M,Unbehaun A,Hetzer R

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bioprosthetic valves are used in aortic valve replacement to avoid lifelong anticoagulation. Bovine pericardial valves have excellent haemodynamics and equivalent freedom from reoperation compared with a porcine bioprosthesis [ 1]. However, early failure (parastent post-cusp tear) can take place due to mechanical stre...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Piñón M,Durán D,Pazos P,Pradas G

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac haemangiomas are rare forms of cardiac tumours which can present at any age and in any cardiac location. The clinical presentations of patients vary and preoperative diagnosis of cardiac haemangiomas is usually made using echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Surgical resection is the treatmen...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Beebeejaun MY,Deshpande R

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patient was a 34-year-old woman who developed multiple post-myocarditis ventricular aneurysms with ventricular tachyarrhythmia. After implantation of an intracardiac defibrillator, she experienced multiple episodes of counter-shock. An electrophysiological study demonstrated an early excitation circuit entering th...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chiyoya M,Fukuda I,Sasaki S,Okumura K

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiothoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether gabapentin, a commonly prescribed neuropathic analgesic and anticonvulsant, is safe and beneficial in patients with post-thoracotomy pain following thoracic surgery. Seventeen papers were ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zakkar M,Frazer S,Hunt I

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) involving the heart is a rare phenomenon. We present a case of late metastasis of RCC in the left ventricular myocardium, 23 years after the patient had a nephrectomy for 'organ-confined' primary disease. Open surgical biopsy was required to confirm the diagnosis in this patient. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Talukder MQ,Deo SV,Maleszewski JJ,Park SJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Detailed anatomical information is essential for planning of surgical therapy in patients with congenital heart disease. We wanted to determine whether cinematic rendering, the novel 3-dimensional visualization technique, could help paediatric cardiac surgeons achieve better preoperative visualization of the...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Röschl F,Purbojo A,Rüffer A,Cesnjevar R,Dittrich S,Glöckler M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary objective of this study was to determine the feasibility and safety of treatment with Sivelestat in humans to attenuate post-cardiopulmonary bypass lung injury. Twenty patients scheduled to undergo on-pump coronary artery bypass surgery were randomized to receive either 0.3 mg/kg/h intravenous Sivelestat s...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Abe T,Usui A,Oshima H,Akita T,Ueda Y

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Right heart failure (RHF) is an important prognostic factor in continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy. We aimed to assess the clinical variables associated with RHF after LVAD implantation and to compare their performance against currently available RHF predictive scoring systems. MET...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Gumus F,Durdu MS,Cakici M,Kurklu TST,Inan MB,Dincer I,Sirlak M,Akar AR

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An aorto-oesophageal fistula is a rare, life-threatening complication caused by sharp foreign bodies in the oesophagus. We report an aorto-oesophageal fistula in the inferior segment of thoracic oesophagus caused by a fish bone. Multiplanar reconstruction of computed tomography and computed tomography angiography demo...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zhang BL,Sun JN,Liu NN,Cao FZ

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (EuroSCORE) II was developed to improve the overestimation of surgical risk associated with the original (additive and logistic) EuroSCOREs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the significance of the EuroSCORE II by comparing its performance wi...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nishida T,Sonoda H,Oishi Y,Tanoue Y,Nakashima A,Shiokawa Y,Tominaga R

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The goal of this study was to describe non-supervised daily physical activity in patients during the period immediately following anatomical lung resection. METHODS:The study was an observational study on 50 consecutive patients (33 men) admitted for anatomical lung resection over a 4-month period. All case...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Esteban PA,Hernández N,Novoa NM,Varela G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Simple coverage of the left subclavian artery (LSA) in thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is still a controversial procedure. We present our modified strategy dealing with LSA in TEVAR. Hand-made stent grafts were placed more proximal beyond the LSA for 104 patients. In elective 76, preoperative LSA occlusion...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kurimoto Y,Kawaharada N,Ito T,Baba T,Ohori S,Watanabe A,Asai Y,Higami T

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The percutaneous coronary artery angioplasty is routinely being used worldwide for the management of short and discrete coronary artery stenosis. The purpose of this report is to address the potentially lethal complication among the variety of surgical problems in conjunction with this procedure. The case al...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Singh J,Thingnam SK,Das D,Singh H,Sharma R,Vijayvergia R

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients undergoing total arch replacement with protruding or mobile atheroma in the proximal aorta, we isolate cerebral circulation from systemic one by starting selective cerebral perfusion (SCP) before systemic arterial perfusion to prevent aortogenic embolic stroke. We disclose the safety of this isolation tech...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kunihara T,Shiiya N,Matsuzaki K,Matsui Y

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a 24-year-old construction worker who was unaware that he had been shot by a pneumatic nail gun in the chest during work. After returning home, he felt some palpitations and mild shortness of breath, and in the mirror discovered a non-bleeding pinpoint skin wound in his upper chest. He admitted himself to ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Jodati A,Safaei N,Toufan M,Kazemi B

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The extracellular matrix (XCM Biologic Tissue Matrix) is a non-cross-linked 3D patch derived from porcine dermis. Once implanted, it is infiltrated by recipient's cells and becomes incorporated in the repair. Here, we report the first series of using this device for chest wall reconstruction. METHODS:The XC...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： George RS,Kostopanagiotou K,Papagiannopoulos K

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The effect of antegrade pulmonary blood flow (APBF) has never been studied in the bidirectional Glenn (BDG) procedure performed late. METHODS:Records of 112 consecutive patients who had a BDG procedure during a 10-year period were reviewed retrospectively. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on wh...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yan T,Tong G,Zhang B,Yan F,Zhou X,Wang X,Lu H,Ma T,Wang X,Yu H,Sun Z,Zhang W

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms (SVAs) are rare and are often complicated by aortic insufficiency (AI). Treating AI is important for achieving good long-term results in patients with SVA. Here, we have summarized our experience with the surgical management of patients with SVA with concomitant AI. METHODS:Patie...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lin Y,Yin K,Wang Y,Guo C,Tian Z,Xie Q,Zhang Z,Wang C

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a male patient diagnosed with a large inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery (IPDA) aneurysm, associated with a fresh thrombotic occlusion of the celiac trunk. Given the risk of splanchnic ischaemia, radiologic embolisation of the aneurysm combined with celiac axis stenting was deemed unsafe. Managem...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ritter JC,Johnston M,Caruana MF,Laws PE

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical aortic arch (CAA) is a rare congenital anomaly. An aneurysm developed on a CAA is even rarer and a life threatening condition. We report the diagnosis and surgical treatment of an aneurysm on a CAA associated with an anomalous origin of the left main coronary artery. The surgical procedure consisted in the re...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Charrot F,Tarmiz A,Glock Y,Léobon B

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Few reports on the outcomes of patients treated for Stanford type A acute aortic intramural haematoma (TAAIMH) and retrograde thrombosed type A acute aortic dissection exist. This study aimed to evaluate their long-term results and predictors of adverse outcomes. METHODS:We retrospectively analysed 40 patie...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chen YY,Yen HT,Lo CM,Wu CC,Huang DK,Sheu JJ

更新日期：2020-01-01 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