Increased mRNA expression of decorin in the prolapsing posterior leaflet of the mitral valve.

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：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'In patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) excision, what is the best way to locate a subcentimetre solitary pulmonary nodule (PN) in order to achieve successful excision?' Altog...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zaman M,Bilal H,Woo CY,Tang A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a lung abscess due to Prevotella baroniae with a co-infection by Abiotrophia defective, which is a 'nutritionally variant streptococci' (NVS), in a 48-year-old patient. The delayed diagnosis of this co-infection led to multiple failures of medical treatment and need for surgery. Pathogenicity of ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Onorati I,Guiraudet P,Billard-Pomares T,Martinod E

更新日期：2020-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe right coronary translocation as a simplified surgical procedure for right coronary artery arising from the left sinus with an intramural course. At surgery, the right coronary artery was transected, distal to the intramural segment and subsequently anastomosed to the ascending aorta above the right coronar...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Goda M,Meuris B,Meyns B

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An anomalous origin of the left circumflex coronary artery that arises as a side branch of the right coronary artery from the right coronary sinus of Valsalva encircling the aortic annulus is usually an incidental finding. However, in patients undergoing aortic valve procedures, its existence can significantly complic...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Liebrich M,Tzanavaros I,Scheid M,Voth W,Doll KN,Hemmer WB

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortobronchial fistula (ABF) in the setting of aortic coarctation repair is very rare but uniformly fatal if untreated. Endovascular stenting of the descending aorta is now the first-choice approach for ABF presenting with haemoptysis and offers a less-invasive technique with improved outcomes, compared with open repa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： O'Sullivan KE,Bolster F,Lawler LP,Hurley J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate the morphological characteristics of the dissected thoracic aorta and brachiocephalic arteries within the Chinese population. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of computed tomography scans of 387 patients with acute Type A aortic dissection was carried out. The dimensions of t...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Wu JL,Zhang L,Qiu JT,Yu CT

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms (IAAAs) represent 3% to 10% of all AAAs. However, inferior vena cava occlusion secondary to an IAAA is rarely reported. We report a case of inferior vena cava occlusion secondary to an IAAA presenting deep venous thrombosis. As it is crucial to avoid pulmonary embolism and exces...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yoshizaki T,Tabuchi N,Makita S

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our aim was to compare aortic remodelling in type B dissections after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) or conservative treatment. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective analysis of computed tomography (CT) data sets at dissection onset and at the last follow-up in a group with conservative (group A...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Mustafi M,Andic M,Bartos O,Grözinger G,Schlensak C,Lescan M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) of soft tissues is a rare low-grade vascular tumour, with variable malignancy. Mediastinal localization is exceptional. We report the first case of a radically resected EHE of the azygos vein (AV). A 47-year old man presented to our institution with an asymptomatic incidental nec...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： De Palma A,Pagliarulo V,Ardò N,Loizzi D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The successful removal of a sewing needle from the heart of a 36-year-old female one year after penetration. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Mandegar MH,Ali Yousefnia M,Rayatzadeh H,Roshanali F

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:B-type natriuretic peptide is synthesized in response to increased ventricular wall stress (WS) and hypertrophy. To serially evaluate amino-terminal-pro-BNP (NT-pBNP) serum levels in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR) for severe chronic aortic regurgitation (AR), blood samples were drawn preoperatively...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Della Corte A,Salerno G,Chiosi E,Iarussi D,Santarpino G,Miraglia M,Naviglio S,De Feo M

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Symptomatic neonates with Ebstein anomaly present with intractable heart failure. We present the first successful cone reconstruction in an ex 30 + 4-week premature below 2 kg with a favourable outcome. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bautista-Rodriguez C,Fraisse A,Burmester M,Ghez O

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effects of body mass index (BMI) on early outcomes after revascularization using either on-pump or off-pump surgery. METHODS:Data for 3714 of 4314 patients who underwent surgical revascularization at our institution between 1999 and 2008 were analysed. Patients were divided into two group...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Caliskan E,Güsewell S,Seifert B,Theusinger OM,Starck CT,Pavicevic J,Reser D,Holubec T,Plass A,Falk V,Emmert MY

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Embolized intracardiac foreign bodies have been previously described in the literature. Those related to iatrogenic procedures, such as catheters and pacemaker electrodes, are the most common. However, traumatic embolization of a metal foreign body is scantily described. We report a case of a peripheral venous emboliz...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Marcello P,García-Bordes L,Méndez López JM

更新日期：2009-12-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Animal and clinical studies have demonstrated the feasibility of tracheal replacement by silicone-stented allogenic aortas. In clinical trials, however, this graft did not show mature cartilage regeneration into the grafts as was observed in animal models. To solve this issue, we investigated tracheal replac...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Wurtz A,Hysi I,Kipnis E,Zawadzki C,Hubert T,Jashari R,Copin MC,Jude B

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Preoperative atrial fibrillation (PAF) has been associated with poorer early and mid-term outcomes after isolated valvular or coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Few studies, however, have evaluated the impact of PAF on early and mid-term outcomes after concomitant aortic valve replacement and coronary aor...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Saxena A,Dinh D,Dimitriou J,Reid C,Smith J,Shardey G,Newcomb A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to evaluate operative and long-term results after surgery of acute aortic dissection involving the root, in which the proximal repair consisted of curative resection of all dissected aortic sinuses and was performed using either valve-sparing root repair or complete root replacement ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Urbanski PP,Lenos A,Irimie V,Bougioukakis P,Zacher M,Diegeler A

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：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：OBJECTIVES:The frozen elephant trunk technique is an increasingly common treatment for extensive disease of the thoracic aorta. The objective of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of frozen elephant trunk specifically in chronic (residual) aortic dissections, focusing on downstream aortic remodelling. METHODS:Betw...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Fiorentino M,de Beaufort HWL,Sonker U,Heijmen RH

更新日期：2020-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether continuation of administration of preoperative aspirin until the day of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) could minimize postoperative mortality, prevalence of postoperative myocardial infar...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Aboul-Hassan SS,Stankowski T,Marczak J,Cichon R

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflow or outflow obstruction is a rare, but critical complication after HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device implantation. We retrospectively reviewed 166 patients who underwent primary HeartMate 3 implantation at our centre between November 2014 and July 2019. Three cases of inflow obstruction and 3 cases of o...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kaku Y,Naka Y,Witer L,Topkara V,Colombo P,Sayer G,Uriel N,Takeda K

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether it is better to preserve the aortic valve in patients with aortic root or ascending aortic aneurysms. Altogether 380 papers were found using the reported search, of which 23 represented the best ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tourmousoglou C,Rokkas C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign chest wall tumours are very uncommon and chest wall lipomas are rarely reported in literature. We report herein a case of a 68-year old man who developed a giant, symptomless mass of the chest wall. A chest computed tomography scan evidenced a solid neoplasm measuring 27 cm in its major axis. A radical excision...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Leuzzi G,Cesario A,Parisi AM,Granone P

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Segmental arterial mediolysis is a rare vascular disease that leads to spontaneous intra-abdominal haemorrhage, which causes shock and bowel ischaemia, and is associated with a high mortality rate. Here, we present a case of spontaneous intra-abdominal haemorrhage due to segmental arterial mediolysis in a patient who ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lee J,Ahn HY,I H,Kim CW

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous lung hernias are unusual conditions which usually follow attacks of excessive straining. Spontaneous bowel hernias are even rarer. Here, we present the first reported case of a combined spontaneous herniation of both the lung and bowel following an attack of acute bronchitis and coughing together with a de...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Habib A,Elsayed H,Dhanji AR,Wood A

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate abdominal aortic remodelling after the standard compared with the elongated frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique in patients with aortic dissection. METHODS:Twenty-six patients underwent surgery and were randomized into 2 groups. Fifteen patients were treated with the ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kozlov BN,Panfilov DS,Saushkin VV,Nasrashvili GG,Kuznetsov MS,Nenakhova AA,Shipulin VM

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00