The use of pulmonary autograft patch for type A aortic interruption and Swiss-cheese ventricular septal defect (VSD).

abstract：:Despite technological advances in a newer generation of ventricular assist devices (VAD), complications, such as pump thromboses, remain a significant cause of morbidity and indeed mortality in these patients. We present the case of a 34-year old patient who underwent HeartAssist 5 (HA5) implantation as a bridge to ca...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： García Sáez D,Mohite P,Zych B,Sabashnikov A,Simon AR

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:When composite T-grafting is performed, total arterial revascularization (TAR) can be accomplished with only two grafts. There is the belief that composite grafting poses a risk of graft failure due to its single inflow via the left internal thoracic artery (LITA). High surgical quality is essential for left...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Umminger J,Reitz M,Rojas SV,Stiefel P,Shrestha M,Haverich A,Ismail I,Martens A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant coronary artery aneurysm is a rare clinical entity and its involvement in the interatrial space is extremely rare. We here report the rare surgical case of a 67-year old man with giant right coronary artery aneurysm located in the atrial septum with fistula formation to the right atrium, complicated with congest...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Osada H,Kanemitsu N,Meshii K,Ohnaka M

更新日期：2016-08-01 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：:We report two cases of venous cannulation after a total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) with extracardiac conduit. Venous cannulation was performed via side graft sutured to the extracardiac conduit in an end-to-side fashion. The first case was a 3-year-old girl, who suffered from an atypical inferior vena cava obstru...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tanoue Y,Masuda M,Eto M,Tominaga R

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Morgagni hernia (MH) is an uncommon type of diaphragmatic hernia. This study aimed to summarize clinically relevant data with respect to MHs in adults. METHODS:We performed a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent surgical repair of foramen due to MH at our hospitals between 1996 and 2010. Dat...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Aghajanzadeh M,Khadem S,Khajeh Jahromi S,Gorabi HE,Ebrahimi H,Maafi AA

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We prospectively audited the implementation of a protocol for management of air-leaks and intercostal drains after thoracic surgical procedures. Out of the 99 patients who underwent thoracic surgical procedures during a 3-month period, 41 presented a postoperative air-leak on day 1. The protocol was strictly followed ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Martin-Ucar AE,Passera E,Vaughan R,Rocco G

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to compare pulmonary artery (PA) growth between patients who received a right ventricle-to-PA (RV-PA) shunt and those who received a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt (mBTS). METHODS:All consecutive patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome who underwent the Norwood I procedure between 200...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Vitanova K,Georgiev S,Lange R,Cleuziou J

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common congenital cardiac anomaly. Even though surgery is the gold standard, percutaneous device closure is gaining popularity because of the short learning curve, cosmetic advantage and relative safety. The long-term implications are open to question. We report here two cases where sur...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Raghuram AR,Krishnan R,Kumar S,Balamurugan K

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of barotrauma in the exaggeration of plastic bronchitis after Fontan circulation has yet to be examined. We aim to describe a case of a 4-year old post-Fontan circulation girl where barotrauma suffered during commercial air travel played a role in the aetiological cascade of plastic bronchitis. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Elahi M,Poh CL,Ravindranathan H,Grant P

更新日期：2012-10-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The classic cut-and-sew maze procedure is successful in 85-95% of patients. However, the technical complexity has prompted modifications of the maze procedure. The objective of this study was...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bakker RC,Akin S,Rizopoulos D,Kik C,Takkenberg JJ,Bogers AJ

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery may be needed in children and young adults for significant premature coronary artery occlusive disease. We report a case series of seven patients who underwent surgical revascularization in their second and third decade of life for significant multivessel coronary artery occlusi...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Reddy SM,Byrapaneni RB,Rangappa C,Gouni UK,Vakati C,Suryavanshi S,Kola PR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central venous pressure monitoring line insertion is routine prior to the conduct of cardiac surgery, and in rare instances, malposition can contribute to operative complications. We describe here how a central venous line lying in the right atrium became caught in a left atrial (LA) closure suture during a mitral val...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nair HC,Banakal S,Parachuri VR,Shetty DP

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the impact of hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S) on myocardium in the setting of cold crystalloid cardioplegia and cardiopulmonary bypass (CP/CPB). Eighteen male Yorkshire pigs underwent 1 h CP/CPB followed by 2 h of reperfusion. Pigs received either: placebo (control, n=9), or H(2)S (as NaHS) as a bolus/infusio...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Osipov RM,Robich MP,Feng J,Chan V,Clements RT,Deyo RJ,Szabo C,Sellke FW

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cross-clamping the main pulmonary artery (PA) is a risky, stressful procedure for the general thoracic surgeon performing video-assisted thoracic major pulmonary resection (VATS). However, converting VATS to thoracotomy each time PA clamping is planned is a poor tactic. We present a simpler technique for VATS than the...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kamiyoshihara M,Nagashima T,Ibe T,Takeyoshi I

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The frozen elephant procedure, as a hybrid method to treat aortic pathologies involving the aortic arch and the proximal descending aorta, has become an accepted treatment option. We report two late fractures of the nitinol stents of the endograft of an early frozen elephant trunk prosthesis. One patient suffered from...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Fleissner F,Haverich A,Shrestha M,Martens A

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In cardiac surgery, adequate heparinization is necessary to prevent thrombus formation in the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). To counteract the heparin effect after weaning from CPB, protamine is administered. The optimal protamine/heparin ratio is still unknown. METHODS:In this before-after study, we evaluat...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Goedhart ALM,Gerritse BM,Rettig TCD,van Geldorp MWA,Bramer S,van der Meer NJM,Boonman-de Winter LJ,Scohy TV

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report our experience with repair of a variety of congenital heart defects utilizing a ministernotomy incision. A ministernotomy was used in 79 patients with a variety of congenital heart diseases from November 2004 to August 2007. Patients included 36 males and 43 females with ages ranging from 1 month to 122 mont...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sebastian VA,Guleserian KJ,Leonard SR,Forbess JM

更新日期：2009-11-01 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：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：OBJECTIVES:Positive pleural lavage cytology (PLC) findings are considered to be predictive of a poor prognosis in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We investigated the clinical benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy for lung adenocarcinoma patients with positive PLC findings. METHODS:We retrospectively revie...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ogawa H,Uchino K,Tanaka Y,Shimizu N,Okuda Y,Tane K,Tauchi S,Nishio W,Maniwa Y,Yoshimura M

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic was written according to a structured protocol. Lack of evidence exists regarding the optimal timing for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery after non-ST myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). While some authors address the importance of the timing of surgery alone, others take into account the ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Dayan V,Soca G,Parma G,Mila R

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to develop a score to predict the complexity of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomies preoperatively. METHODS:One hundred and thirty-nine consecutive patients undergoing VATS lobectomy operated on by a single surgeon as the first operator were included. Comple...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Miyazaki T,Imperatori A,Jimenez M,Drosos P,Gomez-Hernandez MT,Varela G,Novoa N,Nagayasu T,Brunelli A

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Surgical ventricular reconstruction has been used to treat ischaemic cardiomyopathy with large akinetic or dyskinetic areas. However, application of this approach requires a sternotomy, cardiopulmonary bypass and a left ventriculotomy. This study assessed the feasibility and efficacy of minimally invasive, o...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Cheng Y,Aboodi MS,Wechsler AS,Kaluza GL,Granada JF,Van Bladel K,Annest LS,Yi GH

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Prior studies have found that cardiac surgery patients receiving blood transfusions are at risk for increased mortality and morbidity following surgery. It is not clear whether this increased risk occurs across all haematocrit (HCT) levels. The goal of this study was to compare operative mortality in propens...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Shaw RE,Johnson CK,Ferrari G,Zapolanski A,Brizzio M,Rioux N,Edara S,Sperling J,Grau JB

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：:In this case report, we report the application of frozen-and-thawed allogeneic platelet gel (PLT-gel) to treat a late driveline exit site infection in a 56-year old patient supported by a Heartware-HVAD left ventricular assist device. The treatment duration was 4 weeks and at the follow-up the skin around the exit sit...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Formica F,Perseghin P,Cirò A,Paolini G

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The extraordinarily high rate of penetrating heart injuries in South Africa provides a substantial denominator from which we derive a subset of patients with intracardiac lesions as a result of these injuries. The surgical literature, which consists largely of case reports and case series, describing various...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Reddy D,Muckart DJ

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the treatment of a proximal ilio-iliac arterio-venous fistula and distal omolateral hypogastric artery pseudoaneurysm 23 years after incurring a gunshot wound in a 43-year old man presenting with lower back pain. No cardiac, pulmonary or omolateral lower limb alteration was observed. Endovascular exclusion o...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Marino M,Kasemi H,Di Angelo CL,Fadda GF

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00