Beating-heart approach and moderately delayed surgical management of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture: an advisable approach to improve results?

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this multicentric study was to outline surgical indications and evaluate mid-term outcomes of porcine extracellular matrix (ECM) in surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD). METHODS:The use of ECM was categorized into four major groups: A, valve repair; B, septal reconstruction; C, arterial pla...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Padalino MA,Quarti A,Angeli E,Frigo AC,Vida VL,Pozzi M,Gargiulo G,Stellin G

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The efficacy of anti-calcification treatment of bioprosthetic heart valves remains unclear. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes between Mitroflow LX valve, without anti-calcification treatment, and the Carpentier-Edwards Perimount Magna (P-Magna), with anti-calcification treatment. Me...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Blasco-Lucas A,Permanyer E,Pérez ML,Gracia-Baena JM,Ríos R,Casós K,Galiñanes M

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prognostic values of lung cancers as second primary malignant tumors (LC-as-SPTs) developed after a different type of first primary malignant tumor were analyzed. Forty-three patients underwent surgery for first primary malignant tumors and later for LC-as-SPTs. The most frequent first primary tumors were: 14 laryngo-...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Furák J,Troján I,Szöke T,Wolfárd A,Nagy E,Németh I,Tiszlavicz L,Lázár G

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to compare the results of elective composite (C) vs. David (D) operations in patients requiring additional aortic arch surgery using hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) and selective antegrade cerebral perfusion (SACP), with the focus on postoperative neurological outcome and quality o...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Khaladj N,Ismail I,Shrestha M,Peterss S,Pichlmaier M,Kallenbach K,Haverich A,Hagl C

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Renal cell carcinoma with a tumour thrombus extending into the right heart chambers necessitates extensive combined urological and cardiac surgery. Maximum safety and exactness in extirpation of the caval and intracardiac thrombus is achieved under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, at a price of its non-p...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zacek P,Dominik J,Brodak M,Louda M

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From April 1996 to July 1999, 241 consecutive patients underwent complete arterial revascularization with composite T-graft, including right coronary artery grafting with free right internal thoracic artery (ITA) (ITA group). They were compared with 127 bilateral ITA patients in whom saphenous vein grafts (SVG) was us...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Paz Y,Lev-Ran O,Locker C,Shapira I

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nasogastric tube is used extensively in medical practice. However, this innocent-looking tube can at times cause unexpected complications especially in patients with preexisting risk factors. A 25-year-old male was referred to our hospital with a blocked and impacted nasogastric tube which had been inserted to mai...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Mohsin M,Saleem Mir I,Hanief Beg M,Nazir Shah N,Arjumand Farooq S,Altaf Bachh A,Quadir A

更新日期：2007-08-01 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：:Concomitant aortic and mitral valve replacement or concomitant aortic valve replacement and mitral repair can be a challenge for the cardiac surgeon: in particular, because of their structure and design, two bioprosthetic heart valves or an aortic valve prosthesis and a rigid mitral ring can interfere at the level of ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ferrari E,Siniscalchi G,Marinakis S,Berdajs D,von Segesser L

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An arteriovenous malformation is an anomaly of capillary development that results in a direct connection between branches of an artery and veins, with no intervening capillary network. Vascular malformations of the mediastinum presenting as mediastinal masses are very rare. We report a histologically proven case of a ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kaplan T,Altuntas B,Ceran S,Sadi Sunam G

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Intestinal ischaemia is an uncommon (<1%) but serious complication of cardiac surgery with a mortality rate exceeding 50%. Diagnosis of this potentially lethal condition can be difficult and requires a high index of suspicion. The purpose of this study was to analyse the outcomes and prognostic factors in pa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Pang PY,Sin YK,Lim CH,Su JW,Chua YL

更新日期：2012-08-01 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:Bronchopulmonary carcinoid tumours are relatively uncommon primary lung neoplasms. A small proportion of these lesions are predominantly endobronchial and do not extend beyond the bronchial wall. Endoscopic resection can be performed, but carries around a one in three risk of local recurrence and, therefore,...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nowak K,Karenovics W,Nicholson AG,Jordan S,Dusmet M

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital mitral regurgitation is rare and usually part of complex cardiac anomalies. When needed, early surgery represents a great challenge. In small babies avoiding valve replacement is desirable, but valve repair may be extremely complex. We describe an isolated congenital mitral regurgitation, successfully treat...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Deorsola L,Chiappa E,Agnoletti G,Abbruzzese PA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous aneurysms arising from the mediastinal systemic veins are rare. There are only 27 reported cases of such aneurysms. Majority arise from the superior vena cava. We are reporting a saccular aneurysm of superior vena cava in a 58-year-old male. The chest radiogram suggested superior mediastinal mass and the comput...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Varma PK,Dharan BS,Ramachandran P,Neelakandhan KS

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was: 'Does the use of bilateral mammary artery grafts compared with the use of a single mammary artery graft offer a long-term survival benefit in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery?' Altoget...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Smith T,Kloppenburg GT,Morshuis WJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation may alter right ventricular shape and function and lead to tricuspid regurgitation. This in turn has been reported to be a determinant of right ventricular (RV) failure after LVAD implantation, but the effect of mechanical left ventricular (LV) unloading on ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Malinowski M,Wilton P,Khaghani A,Brown M,Langholz D,Hooker V,Eberhart L,Hooker RL,Timek TA

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether the 'mini-bypass technique' can give a reduction in complications after cardiac surgery compared to the conventional cardiopulmonary bypass circuit. Altogether 144 papers were found using the rep...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Alevizou A,Dunning J,Park JD

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transaortic (TAo) access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an alternative to the conventional transfemoral or transapical routes. Data comparing the characteristics and outcomes of TAo-TAVI using the SAPIEN XT and SAPIEN 3 heart valves are scarce. The objective of the current analysis was...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Romano M,Frank D,Cocchieri R,Jagielak D,Bonaros N,Aiello M,Lapeze J,Laine M,Chocron S,Muir D,Eichinger W,Thielmann M,Labrousse L,Arne Rein K,Verhoye JP,Gerosa G,Baumbach H,Deutsch C,Bramlage P,Thoenes M,Bapat V

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Remnants of the right valve of the sinus venosus, which fail to regress may present as an obstructing membrane within the right atrium as a very rare congenital anomaly. When associated with an atrial septal defect, primary cyanosis may occur due to a large right-to-left shunt. We report on a 1-week old girl with a ps...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yerebakan C,Valeske K,Esmaeili A,Akintuerk H

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudoaneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular body is a rare condition, which has been reported as a result of endocarditis, chest trauma or cardiac surgery. We describe here the first case after minimally invasive mitral valve repair. Such a complication may be overlooked in the early postoperative echocardiograp...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Spampinato RA,Borger MA,Strotdrees E,Mohr FW

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Perioperative myocardial infarction (MI) with ischaemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a devastating entity occurring in 1-2% of patients after cardiac surgery. The molecular pathway leading to myocardial cellular destruction after MI may include monoamine oxidases. We experimentally investigated whether moclob...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Vuohelainen V,Hämäläinen M,Paavonen T,Karlsson S,Moilanen E,Mennander A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Para-aortic malignant lymphoma invading the thoracic aorta can cause aortic rupture. Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is a good option to treat aortic rupture associated with para-aortic malignancies. It is essential to detect the exact tumour location during TEVAR; however, it is often difficult to confirm...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Masada K,Kuratani T,Shimamura K,Sawa Y

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The secure and haemostatic implantation of the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) apex inflow cannula can sometimes be challenging, especially in the setting of an acute myocardial infarction or significant ventricular wall thinning, when the myocardial tissue may be friable and tissue strength may be compromised. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Charitos EI,Sievers HH

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：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：:A best evidence topic in surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether, in patients undergoing an oesophagectomy for cancer, immediate postoperative enteral feeding (via percutaneous jejunostomy or nasojejunostomy) provides better patient outcomes as compared to waiting unt...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Wheble GA,Benson RA,Khan OA

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to perform an audit of the use of homologous blood and blood products in patients undergoing open-heart surgery by a single surgical team that follows an in-house protocol for blood conservation. The hospital records of 310 consecutive patients (age >15 years) undergoing open-heart surg...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Reddy SM,Talwar S,Velayoudam D,Gharde P,Mallick V,Jha RK,Kumar L,Arkalgud SK

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Aortic stiffness is an emerging risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The predictive value of aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV) for quality of life (QoL) and severity of surgical aortic valve stenosis (AS) have not been examined. METHODS:PWV was measured in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kidher E,Harling L,Nihoyannopoulos P,Shenker N,Ashrafian H,Francis DP,Mayet J,Athanasiou T

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00