Fatal early acute thrombosis of mechanical mitral prosthesis.

abstract：:This retrospective study investigated whether withdrawal of aprotinin from combined low-dose aprotinin/tranexamic acid (TXA) antifibrinolytic therapy altered postoperative blood loss and transfusion requirements in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery employing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The study included da...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Vonk AB,Meesters MI,Schats J,Romijn JW,Jansen EK,Boer C

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Preclinical studies have suggested acute stiffening of the aorta following experimental thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), resulting in acute elevated pulse pressure, hypertension and possibly heart failure. The aim of this study was to evaluate cardiac remodelling following TEVAR. METHODS:From 20...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kreibich M,Morlock J,Beyersdorf F,Berger T,Allweier S,Kondov S,Pingpoh C,Czerny M,Siepe M,Rylski B

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：: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:Previous work suggests that aortic root and valve prostheses alter blood flow patterns in the ascending aorta, creating aberrant haemodynamics compared with those of healthy volunteers. Various valve designs have been proposed to better restore physiological haemodynamics. In this study, magnetic resonance i...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Keller EJ,Malaisrie SC,Kruse J,McCarthy PM,Carr JC,Markl M,Barker AJ,Collins JD

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transatrial cannulation of the left ventricle was introduced as a safe and easy cannulation method for antegrade arterial return in type A aortic dissection. However, because of the paucity of clinical reports, little is known about the complications or shortcomings of this technique. Herein, we report a case of pulmo...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nakahara Y,Kanemura T,Shioya M,Yamana K

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 57-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with complaints of recent onset of dyspnea on exertion. A chest computed tomography revealed a large mediastinal mass which extrinsically compressed the heart and mediastinal structures, occupying one half of the hemithorax. A needle biopsy was performed to find a thymo...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Takeda S,Koma M,Maeda H

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal complications following cardiac surgery remain unusual, but are associated with high mortality. The most common abdominal surgical complications are mesenteric ischaemia, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding and cholecystitis. We describe a case of a 73-year old woman with acute abdominal ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Maillet JM,Thierry S,Sverzut JM,Brodaty D

更新日期：2012-08-01 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：:A 48-year old man presented with chest pain and haemoptysis. Chest computed tomography showed a 60-mm mass in the left upper lobe of the lung, adjacent to the distal aortic arch. Bronchoscopic cytology revealed the presence of malignant cells and, in the absence of evidence of distant metastasis, a thoracotomy was per...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ichimura H,Kikuchi S,Ozawa Y,Matsuzaki K

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：:Because of its favourable haemodynamic characteristics and easy implantability, Mitroflow aortic valve bioprosthesis has been the valve of choice for many surgeons in patients with small aortic annulus. Disappointingly, early structural valve deterioration and high transvalvular gradients have been reported mostly in ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chiariello GA,Villa E,Messina A,Dalla Tomba M,Cirillo M,Brunelli F,Mhagna Z,Troise G

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic echinococcosis is an endemic parasitic infestation caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. Although infestation of any part of human body can occur, isolated cardiac involvement is uncommon. We present a case of isolated hydatidosis involving the ascending aorta. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tosya A,Uymaz B,Celebi S,Aybek T

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A two coronary system is preferred for correcting anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA); however, translocation is not always possible. In countries where neonatal arterial switch operations have not been perfected coronary transfer can be difficult. The purpose of this report is to describ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Novick WM,Li XF,Anic D,Baskevitch A,Sandoval N,Gilbert CL,Di Sessa TG

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Minimally invasive surgical approaches for aortic valve replacement (AVR) are growing in popularity in an attempt to decrease morbidity from conventional surgery. We have adopted a technique that divides only the manubrium and spares the body of the sternum. We sought to determine whether patients benefit fr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Burdett CL,Lage IB,Goodwin AT,White RW,Khan KJ,Owens WA,Kendall SW,Ferguson JI,Dunning J,Akowuah EF

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac myxoma is a rare disease with protean manifestations. Embolic phenomena are well-known entities. However, total occlusion of the descending aorta by saddle embolism along with multi-organ embolism is very unusual. We report a patient with cardiac myxoma presenting with multi-organ embolism including saddle emb...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yadav S,Alvarez JM

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of temporary epicardial pacing wires during cardiac surgery is a routine procedure and has been associated with low morbidity. We describe a rare case of right paracardiac mass due to organized pericardial hematoma with right atrial compression around the epicardial pacing wires left in-situ, presenting three ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kapoor A,Syal S,Gupta N,Gupta A

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our goal was to evaluate the impact of the adult congenital heart disease anatomical and physiological (ACHD AP) classification system on the surgical management of Ebstein anomaly (EA) in adult patients. METHODS:From February 2000 through August 2017, data of patients aged at least 16 years, who underwent ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Homzova L,Photiadis J,Sinzobahamvya N,Ovroutski S,Cho MY,Schulz A

更新日期：2020-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Fontan procedure [total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC)] is the final palliation for patients with univentricular physiology. We studied differential perfusion ratio and percentage uptake of a radiotracer in different zones of each lung following TCPC. METHODS:Between July 2015 and June 2017, 45 patient...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Talwar S,Sankhyan L,Patel C,Sreenivas V,Choudhary SK,Airan B

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a prospective, observational, single-centre study of 20 consecutive patients with clinical stage I lung carcinoma undergoing anatomical sublobar resections using complete video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (cVATS). Thirteen male and seven female patients with a median age of 68 (range 57-84) yea...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Witte B,Wolf M,Hillebrand H,Huertgen M

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ventricular assist device (VAD) is a life-saving option for patients in heart failure refractory for conventional therapy. The aim of study was to assess the influence of VAD on heart transplantation (HT) outcome in children <16 years. Between October 1988 and August 2008, 73 children underwent HT: Group 1 (n=9) w...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Januszewska K,Malec E,Birnbaum J,Loeff M,Sodian R,Schmitz C,Netz H,Reichart B

更新日期：2009-11-01 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 thiopental provide added cerebral protection during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA)? Altogether, more than 62 papers were found using the reported search, of which 7 represent...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Al-Hashimi S,Zaman M,Waterworth P,Bilal H

更新日期：2013-08-01 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:Previous series of minimally invasive mitral valve repairs showed excellent results at up to 10 years of follow-up. The goal of this study was to assess the long-term durability beyond 10 years of the edge-to-edge repair for myxomatous degeneration performed through a minimally invasive approach. METHODS:Ni...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Belluschi I,Lapenna E,Blasio A,Del Forno B,Giacomini A,Ruggeri S,Schiavi D,Castiglioni A,Alfieri O,De Bonis M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The model for end-stage liver disease score (MELD = 3.8*LN[total bilirubin] + 9.6*LN[creatinine] + 11.2*[PT-INR] + 6.4) predicts mortality for tricuspid valve surgery. However, the MELD is problematic in patients undergoing warfarin therapy, as warfarin affects the international normalized ratio (INR). This ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tsuda K,Koide M,Kunii Y,Watanabe K,Miyairi S,Ohashi Y,Harada T

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The re-entries are still a problem for the endovascular treatment of aortic dissections. A 60-year-old man was treated for an abdominal aortic dissection using aortic monoiliac endograft until the left iliac external artery and a femoro-femoral bypass with occlusion of the right common iliac artery and the left hypoga...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Da Rocha M,Miranda S,Burrell M,Riambau VA

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Patients with pleural infections frequently have several comorbidities and inferior long-term survival. We hypothesized that these patients represent a vulnerable cohort with high rates of hospitalization and frequent use of healthcare services. This study aims to ascertain the need for and causes of treatme...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lehtomäki AI,Nevalainen RM,Toikkanen VJ,Pohja ES,Nieminen JJ,Laurikka JO,Khan JA

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：:Although hypothermia and ischaemic preconditioning (IP) are independently recognised mechanisms of cardioprotection, interactions between myocardial temperature and preconditioning have not been investigated. Therefore, this study explored the possibility of inducing IP during hypothermia and quantifying its effects a...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Codispoti M,Sundaramoorthi T,Saad RA,Reid A,Sinclair C,Mankad P

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00