An unusual travel of an endocardial pacing lead to the left ventricle.

abstract：:We report a case of an 18-year old female patient with symptomatic extralobar pulmonary sequestration. The initial symptom was sudden-onset right lateral abdominal pain. Enhanced computed tomography showed a 5 cm in diameter, spindle-shaped mass located in the costophrenic sinus with no aberrant artery. Exploratory th...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nakano T,Tetsuka K,Yamamoto S,Endo S

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical approach to esophagectomy is variable. A number of factors are considered when determining the optimal approach to esophagectomy: location and extent of disease, fibrosis, additional patient factors and surgeon preference. One of the disadvantages to some approaches is the need for a change in position, w...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： David EA,Marshall MB

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the CryoLife-O'Brien valve (CryoLife Inc, Kennesaw, GA, USA), implanted with a single suture line, we aimed to analyze the surgical requests and the hemodynamic results compared to stented bioprostheses. Two groups of patients requiring isolated aortic valve replacement from this population were compared retrospec...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chatel D,Mica C,Blanchard D,Baud F,Bruere D,Maudiere A,Peycher P

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary venous obstruction after repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection remains potential and understanding of its mechanisms is warranted. Morphology of the pulmonary vein was qualitatively analyzed in 48 consecutive patients undergoing repair of non-isomeric total anomalous pulmonary venous connecti...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ando M,Takahashi Y,Kikuchi T

更新日期：2004-12-01 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：:Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation has aroused clinical concern. We describe a case of a 39-year-old female patient diagnosed as bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome and concomitant pectus excavatum with a Haller index of 3.32. The patient received bilateral lung t...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zhang Z,Ding H,Liu F,Chen J

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is the fastest method for diagnosing aortic dissection type A and allows 3D TEE, even in hemodynamically instable patients. 3D TEE may provide additional information on aortic morphology, the involvement of coronary arteries by the dissection and aortic valve function. In this re...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Scohy TV,Geniets B,McGhie J,Bogers AJ

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Risk prediction models in cardiac surgery tend to lose their predictive performance over time. This statistical primer aims to provide an overview of updating methods with their strengths and weaknesses. This is important, as model updating may be an efficient and good alternative to the de novo development of risk mo...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Siregar S,Nieboer D,Versteegh MIM,Steyerberg EW,Takkenberg JJM

更新日期：2019-03-01 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：:A best evidence topic in thoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether pregabalin could effectively and safely reduce postoperative pain in patients undergoing pulmonary resections. Altogether 23 papers were found using the reported search, of which 6 randomized co...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Li S,Zhang W,Cheng S,Li Y

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plastic bronchitis (PB) is a life-threatening complication in single ventricle (SV) patients of which the exact pathophysiology, outcome and optimal treatment are still unclear. This study aims to systematically review the literature to give insight into the characteristics, outcome and management options of SV patien...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Harteveld LM,Blom NA,Hazekamp MG,Ten Harkel ADJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a 58-year-old male with a recurrent left ventricular pseudoaneurysm. Two years before, the patient underwent repair of an apical aneurysm with a thrombus, which was very likely infected and complicated by huge pseudoaneurysm. The dramatic presentation of the recurrent pseudoaneurysm, as it invaded...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Seabra D,Moreno N,Pissarra D,Amorim M

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：:Bovine jugular veins (BJVs) (Contegra) are valve-bearing pulmonary artery substitutes. Their valves have higher profiles than human pulmonary valves; this might result in less optimal performance. Therefore, we investigated the impact of stress and undersizing on conduit performance with ergometry, echocardiography an...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Boethig D,Ernst F,Sarikouch S,Norozi K,Lotz J,Opherk JP,Meister M,Breymann T

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes the repair of an aortoesophageal fistula caused by a previously placed aortic arch graft. A 62-year-old man underwent total aortic arch graft replacement one year ago. He was readmitted with hematemesis and a high fever. Examination by endoscopy revealed a perforation and two swollen lesions...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yamanaka K,Nonaka M,Iwakura A,Asao Y

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 6-year-old boy with pulmonary regurgitation after complete repair of congenital heart disease underwent an alternative surgical repair for pulmonary valve replacement. Trileaflet pulmonary valve reconstruction using expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane is a clinically feasible technique for pulmonary regurgitat...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ishimaru K,Kanaya T,Sakamoto S,Sawa Y

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aorto-oesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but life-threatening disease with an underlying infective aetiology that can cause serious complications. This study investigated the clinical outcomes of patients with AEF who received in situ cryopreserved aortic allograft replacement. From August 2000 to February 2011, 11 p...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Saito A,Motomura N,Hattori O,Kinoshita O,Shimada S,Saiki Y,Kyo S,Ono M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of our selective antegrade brain perfusion (SABP) strategy, which is characterized by moderate hypothermic and low-pressure management under pH-stat using a completely closed cardiopulmonary bypass circuit with a single centrifugal pump. METHO...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ito H,Mizumoto T,Sawada Y,Fujinaga K,Tempaku H,Yamamoto Y,Tsutsui K,Shimpo H

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a rare case of fatal early acute thrombosis of mechanical mitral prosthesis. METHODS:A 62-year-old lady, who underwent closed mitral valvotomy for rheumatic heart disease 19 years ago, presented with Canadian Cardiovascular Society Class II angina and New York Heart Association Class III dyspnoea. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Dandekar U,Kalkat M,Smallpeice C

更新日期：2006-08-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To determine the outcome of a bailout procedure using the right ventricle to re-assist the left ventricle in neonates after technically adequate coarctectomy but a failing borderline left heart. METHODS:The surgical procedure was performed on bypass. A 'reversed' 6-mm surgical shunt was inserted between the...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Brown SC,Eyskens B,Boshoff D,Cools B,Heying R,Rega F,Meyns B,Gewillig M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an unusual complication of left-sided diaphragmatic plication, namely bleeding from the spleen due to tearing of adhesions between the spleen and the abdominal aspect of the diaphragm. We believe that making a small incision in the diaphragm prior to the plication to identify and divide the adhesions could h...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Pathak S,Page RD

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the first case of severe palmar hyperhidrosis treated with single-incision subxiphoid thoracoscopic ablative sympathectomy, bilaterally, at T3 level. The single-incision subxiphoid thoracoscopic approach required only a 2-cm incision in the upper abdomen. In addition, the technique does not cause postopera...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chen JT,Liao CP,Chiang HC,Wang BY

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was, what is the optimal dose of aspirin post cardiac surgery that should be given to prevent graft occlusion and prolong survival. Altogether, 114 papers were found from Medline and 59 papers were found fro...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Dunning J,Das S

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet dysfunction followed by thromboembolic as well as bleeding complications are severe events in patients with ventricular assist devices (VADs). Microparticles (MP) are cell vesicles with inflammatory and coagulatory potency that are released by cells during activation and can be used as specific cell activatio...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Diehl P,Aleker M,Helbing T,Sossong V,Beyersdorf F,Olschewski M,Bode C,Moser M

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our goal was to establish a baseline of computed tomography (CT) angiographic data for the porcine ascending thoracic aorta for endovascular evaluation of animal experiments and device development. METHODS:Thoracic aortic CT angiography was conducted on 49 pigs with an average body weight of 60-65 kg. The C...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tao L,Xianhao B,Yuxi Z,Ziwen L,Ziyi X,Zhaoxiang Z,Mingwei W,Yiming L,Ding X,Jiaxuan F,Rui F,Jian Z,Zaiping J

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether valve replacement was associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates than valve repair in patients with native active valve endocarditis. Altogether 662 papers were found using the reported...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zhao D,Zhang B

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in thoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. We looked at the clinical relevance of lymph node involvement and nodal (N) stage, in thymomas, thymic carcinomas and carcinoids. The possible role of lymphadenectomy in addition to thymectomy was also evaluated. A total of 605 p...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Viti A,Bertolaccini L,Terzi A

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Bowel ischaemia following cardiac surgery is associated with a high postoperative mortality. No scoring system exists as yet to predict this complication following surgery. In addition, the long-term survival is not known. We sought to evaluate in-hospital outcomes and long-term outcomes in bowel ischaemia f...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ariyaratnam P,Vijayan A,Cale AR,Cowen ME,Haqzad Y,Balasubramanian S,Loubani M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00