Metabolic relevance during isolation technique in total arch repair for patients at high risk with embolic stroke.

abstract：:Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) stimulates systemic and pulmonary inflammation. Modified ultrafiltration (MUF) mitigates deleterious CPB effects by unclear mechanisms. We evaluated pulmonary inflammation in piglets undergoing CPB followed by MUF. Twenty-four piglets underwent 60 min of hypothermic CPB. MUF subjects (n=12...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Atkins BZ,Danielson DS,Fitzpatrick CM,Dixon P,Petersen RP,Carpenter AJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the impact of cardiovascular pharmacologic support on peritoneal dialysis adequacy in 20 neonates who required postoperative renal replacement therapy following cardiopulmonary bypass exposure. Peritoneal dialysis was administered for 2.5 (2) days. Peritoneal dialysis creatinine clearance was 3.4 (2.1) ml/...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ricci Z,Morelli S,Ronco C,Polito A,Stazi GV,Giorni C,Di Chiara L,Picardo S

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior muscles are available for reconstruction coverage of thoracic defects. We performed extended latissimus dorsi-serratus anterior chimeric thoraco-myoplasty with a vascular supercharge to maintain sufficient blood supply to the flaps because of a deficiency in the distal blood ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Shimomura M,Sowa Y,Yamochi R,Inoue M

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：:A two-month-old male infant with tetralogy of Fallot underwent a right-sided modified Blalock-Taussig shunt using a 4 mm expanded polytetrafluoroethylene graft through a right thoracotomy. Five months later, the patient developed otitis media, followed by repeated relapses of pneumonia and fever of unknown origin. Mul...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Matsuhisa H,Yoshimura N,Kitahara J,Otaka S,Ichida F,Funada H,Misaki T

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Minimally invasive cardiac valve surgery is safe, effective and increasingly popular. It is performed worldwide with the use of either external aortic clamping or endoaortic balloon occlusion. METHODS:We conducted a literature search using MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus and Web of Science. Primary outcomes include...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Khan H,Hadjittofi C,Uzzaman M,Salhiyyah K,Garg S,Butt S,Aya H,Chaubey S

更新日期：2018-08-01 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：:Superior vena cava (SVC)-thrombosis in a neonate after cardiac surgery is difficult to manage. This article reports on the successful treatment of SVC-syndrome in a critically ill newborn by surgical thrombectomy and reinsertion of the SVC in the right atrial appendage in the beating heart. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Dittrich S,Schlensak C,Kececioglu D

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study presents a novel way to perform the mini-maze procedure through the left atrial appendage. By this way, the usual additional incision of the intra-atrial groove is avoided, especially in patients receiving coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or aortic valve replacement without mitral valve disease. We re...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ismail I,Fleissner F,Cebotari S,Rustum S,Haverich A

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：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：:We investigated the prevalence, risk factors, and optimal timing of treatment for advanced periodontitis in patients undergoing elective heart valve surgery. Dental examinations were given to 209 patients (aged 65 ± 10 years) scheduled for valve surgery. Patients with no or mild periodontitis were assigned as controls...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nakamura Y,Tagusari O,Seike Y,Ito Y,Saito K,Miyamoto R,Nakano K,Shikata F

更新日期：2011-05-01 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：:Commonly used extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems for cardiac support are limited by bleeding complications, especially after surgery in the adult patient. Recently, we have switched from the use of a conventional ECMO system to a miniature-circuit including a centrifugal pump and the Novalung membrane ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Meyer AL,Strueber M,Tomaszek S,Goerler A,Simon AR,Haverich A,Fischer S

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pathological tumour, node and metastasis (TNM) stage remains the most significant prognostic factor of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Meanwhile, age, gender, pulmonary function tests, the extent of surgical resection and the presence of concomitant diseases are commonly used to complete the prognostic p...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Marjanski T,Badocha M,Wnuk D,Dziedzic R,Ostrowski M,Sawicka W,Rzyman W

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pericardial tamponade is a life-threatening emergency. Chyle is a rare cause of pericardial effusion and can lead to cardiac tamponade. This case illustrates the presentation, work-up and operative video of a patient in pericardial tamponade secondary to chylopericardium. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Liberman M,Klopfenstein JJ

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 26-year old woman who underwent successful tricuspid valve repair for the absence of the anterior papillary of the tricuspid valve. Preoperative echocardiography revealed grade IV tricuspid valve regurgitation, caused by congenital absence of the anterior papillary muscle and prolapse of the an...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tian C,Pan S

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although aortic sarcomas are extremely rare, they may arise in association with a Dacron graft. Here, we report a case of an intimal sarcoma in an ascending aortic Dacron graft implanted 17 years earlier. The patient presented with multiple cerebral infarctions; clinically, a thrombus was found to cause the embolic st...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Natsume K,Shiiya N,Tsuchida T,Nagakura Y

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a 79-year old man with a history of coronary bypass surgery, presenting with acute heart failure and elevated troponin. Coronarography revealed a giant saphenous vein graft aneurysm, which was compressing the left internal mammary artery bypass graft. This was confirmed by a multislice enhanced-ECG ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Van Caenegem O,le Polain de Waroux JB,de Kerchove L,Coche E

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shed blood is known to be a source of lipid micro-emboli in cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to characterize the occurrence of these particles at different stages of the operation, and to study their occurrence in the circulation at multiple time-points after the retransfusion of shed blood. Forty-four patie...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Jönsson H,Eyjolfsson A,Scicluna S,Paulsson P,Johnsson P

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The role of anatomical pulmonary segmentectomy is increasing, but there are few data about its complication rate. We have analysed the postoperative morbidity, mortality and risk factors in a consecutive series of 228 segmentectomies performed in our department. METHODS:Between January 2007 and December 201...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Traibi A,Grigoroiu M,Boulitrop C,Urena A,Masuet-Aumatell C,Brian E,Stern JB,Zaimi R,Gossot D

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Research concerning cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) management during minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is scarce. We investigated the effect of CPB parameters such as pump flow, haemoglobin concentration and oxygen delivery on clinical outcome and renal function in a propensity matched comparison betwe...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Vandewiele K,De Somer F,Vandenheuvel M,Philipsen T,Bové T

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have shown that the glomerular filtration rate is a strong predictor of mortality following cardiac surgery. This study was designed to identify the estimated glomerular filtration rate using the MDRD-4 equation as an independent predictive variable of mortality and to determine whether the inclusion o...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Silva J,Ridao-Cano N,Segura A,Maroto LC,Cobiella J,Carnero M,Barrientos A,Rodríguez JE

更新日期：2008-12-01 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：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：:A cardiac calcified amorphous tumour (CCAT) is a rare non-neoplastic intracavitary mass with unknown causes. We describe a 32-year old male presenting with progressive dyspnoea, cough and oedemas. The transthoracic echocardiography and contrast-enhanced angio-computed tomography demonstrated a 4 × 10 cm calcified mass...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Prifti E,Kajo E,Krakulli K,Ikonomi M

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hoarseness of voice due to recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy is an uncommon manifestation of cardiothoracic disease. Ortner's syndrome is hoarseness attributed to mechanical compression of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve in association with several cardiopulmonary disease states. We here describe a rare case of Ortne...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Acharya MN,Bahrami T,Popov AF,Kishore Bhudia S

更新日期：2017-10-01 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：:Early repair of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture is usually associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Assessing conditions to moderately delay the surgical intervention and reduce cardioplegic arrest may be an interesting approach to improve hospital results. Results of five non-selected patients i...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Grandmougin D,Fayad G,Delolme MC,Metton O,Vola M,Azzaoui R,Barral X,Warembourg H

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The risk of aortic dissection should be assessed based not only on the aortic diameter, but also on other biomechanical parameters that have an impact on the stress in the aortic wall. This study evaluates very rare clinical scenarios of patients with both pre- and post-dissection computed tomography (CT) im...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Plonek T,Zak M,Rylski B,Berezowski M,Czerny M,Beyersdorf F,Jasinski M,Filipiak J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00