Successful treatment of an aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma associated with acute respiratory insufficiency using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

abstract：:Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is a very common disease and recurrence is a major concern for the post-first-time victims. Owing to the convenience and popularity of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), should we still wait for recurrence before we perform this minimal invasive procedure to cure the di...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chou SH,Cheng YJ,Kao EL

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute aortic dissection frequently causes life-threatening organ ischemia. The optimal therapy for acute type-B aortic dissection is still controversial. Early surgery for acute dissections with organ malperfusion is known to carry a high morbidity and mortality. Endovascular treatment, such as stent placement for bra...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Fujita W,Daitoku K,Taniguchi S,Fukuda I

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) monotherapy is the standard of care after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), but the benefits of more intense antiplatelet therapy, specifically dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), require further exploration in CABG patients. We performed a network meta-analysis to compare the ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Gupta S,Belley-Cote EP,Panchal P,Pandey A,Basha A,Pallo L,Rochwerg B,Mehta S,Schwalm JD,Whitlock RP

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to determine the current status of training in cardio-thoracic surgery in Europe and the residents' perception of the effects of the full implementation of the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) on training. We conducted a web-based survey of trainees registered with the European As...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sádaba JR,Loubani M,Salzberg SP,Myers PO,Siepe M,Sardari Nia P,O'Regan DJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on an uncommon case of a 10-month-old patient who required early surgical closure of an ostium secumdum atrial septal defect due to the concomitant presence of a big subcarinal bronchogenic cyst compressing the left atrium and, therefore, increasing the left-to-right shunt. It led to refractory congestive he...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Mosquera VX,Rijlaarsdam M,Filippini L,Hazekamp MG

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：:Conventional surgical treatment of a ruptured aortic arch aneurysm is a challenging approach with a high rate of adverse outcomes. The midsternotomy can be complicated by total aortic disruption with often fatal massive hemorrhage. A preliminary cardiopulmonary bypass with peripheral cannulation and cooling is often p...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Coppola R,Bonifazi R,Gucciardo M,Pantaleo P

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A sternal-sparing approach for bilateral lung transplantation was recently applied to reoperative lung transplant cases and is compared with the traditional clamshell approach. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of 15 consecutive reoperative bilateral lung transplants performed from January 2008 to April 2011...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bhama JK,Bansal A,Shigemura N,Bermudez CA,Toyoda Y

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients requiring redo cardiac surgery for diseased heart valves other than mitral valves may show increased pressure gradients and reduced valve areas of previously placed mechanical mitral valves due to subvalvular pannus formation. We treated four women who had mechanical mitral valves inserted greater than or equ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kim JH,Kim TY,Choi JB,Kuh JH

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:American Heart Association recommendations have changed preoperative management of patients with antiplatelet therapy (APT). We assessed safety and outcomes of surgery in patients who were receiving APT. A prospective study of patients operated on while receiving APT was matched with those with no APT (ratio 1:4), usi...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bertolaccini L,Terzi A,Rizzardi G,Gorla A,Viti A,Palmisano S,Coletta G

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Based on continuous technical innovations and recent research, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a promising tool in the treatment of patients with acute (cardio)pulmonary failure. Nevertheless, any extracorporeal technique requires a high degree of experience and knowledge, so that a res...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lunz D,Philipp A,Judemann K,Amann M,Foltan M,Schmid C,Graf B,Zausig YA

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought to evaluate the effect of centre volume on survival when extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used as a bridge to lung transplantation (LTx). METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing data on adult lung transplantations performed between 2000 an...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Hayanga JW,Lira A,Aboagye JK,Hayanga HK,D'Cunha J

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：: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：:We describe right coronary translocation as a simplified surgical procedure for right coronary artery arising from the left sinus with an intramural course. At surgery, the right coronary artery was transected, distal to the intramural segment and subsequently anastomosed to the ascending aorta above the right coronar...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Goda M,Meuris B,Meyns B

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In the belief that stress is the main determinant of leaflet quality deterioration, we sought to evaluate the effect of annular and/or sino-tubular junction dilatation on leaflet stress. A finite element computer-assisted stress analysis was used to model four different anatomic conditions and analyse the co...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Weltert L,de Tullio MD,Afferrante L,Salica A,Scaffa R,Maselli D,Verzicco R,De Paulis R

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pleural lavage cytology (PLC) has been reported to be a significant prognostic factor in patients with operable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). PLC may detect micro metastasis in patients without apparent pleural effusion or dissemination. Although many studies have reported PLC as a good predictor of postoperativ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nakamura T,Suzuki K,Mochizuki T,Ohde Y,Kobayashi H,Nakamura H,Toyoda F

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a major complication of percutaneous coronary intervention, even in the current era of drug-eluting stents (DESs). We reviewed the clinical and angiographic outcomes of coronary endarterectomy with stent removal using an off-pump technique in patients with ISR in the left an...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nishigawa K,Fukui T,Takanashi S

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gut ischaemia following cardiac surgery carries a high mortality and is usually due to non-occlusive mesenteric ischaemia. We reviewed 4464 patients undergoing cardiac surgery over a 5-year period. Sixteen of them developed gut ischaemia post-operatively, 13 of whom were discovered at laparotomies while the remaining ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Hasan S,Ratnatunga C,Lewis CT,Pillai R

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Surgical management of acute DeBakey Type I aortic dissection without intimal tear in the aortic arch is controversial. This study compared short- and long-term outcomes of total arch replacement (TAR) versus limited ascending aorta/hemiarch replacement (no-TAR) in a consecutive series of patients. METHODS:...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Colli A,Carrozzini M,Francescato A,Galuppo M,Comisso M,Toto F,Gregori D,Gerosa G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-year-old woman visited our hospital for mild exertional dyspnea. Radiological investigations revealed a giant bulla of the left lung that was treated with video-assisted thoracoscopic bullectomy. The result of treatment was a better stamina, and, more strikingly, a major change of voice. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Schnater JM,Plaisier PW,van den Berg PM,Schütte PR

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Optimal management of patients with combined coronary and carotid artery disease remains controversial. This study analyzed the outcomes between simultaneous carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) vs. isolated CABG. METHODS:We reviewed the early and late follow-up data of 412...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nwakanma L,Poonyagariyagorn HK,Bello R,Khoynezhad A,Smego D,Plestis KA

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms (IAAAs) represent 3% to 10% of all AAAs. However, inferior vena cava occlusion secondary to an IAAA is rarely reported. We report a case of inferior vena cava occlusion secondary to an IAAA presenting deep venous thrombosis. As it is crucial to avoid pulmonary embolism and exces...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yoshizaki T,Tabuchi N,Makita S

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postpneumonectomy bronchopleural fistulas (BPFs) remain difficult management problems associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Traditional therapies have included primary repair or delayed closure with the creation of an Eloesser cavity and tissue flap reinforcement. New bronchoscopic modalities have incl...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Gulkarov I,Paul S,Altorki NK,Lee PC

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our goal was to report on the contemporaneous single-centre experience of patients with small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) who had lung resection with curative intent. METHODS:Between 2005 and 2018, 31 patients were operated on for SCLC with curative intent. There were 11 women and 20 men whose ages averaged 63 ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chenesseau J,Bourlard D,Cluzel A,Trousse D,D'Journo XB,Thomas PA

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purposes of this study were to identify possible compression points along the transit route of the subclavian artery and to provide a detailed anatomical analysis of areas that are involved in the surgical management of the thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). The results of the current study are based on mea...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kaplan T,Comert A,Esmer AF,Ataç GK,Acar HI,Ozkurt B,Tekdemir I,Han S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three-dimensional (3D)-printing technologies in cardiovascular surgery have provided a new way to tailor surgical and percutaneous treatments. Digital information from standard cardiac imaging is integrated into physical 3D models for an accurate spatial visualization of anatomical details. We reviewed the available l...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ferrari E,Gallo M,Wang C,Zhang L,Taramasso M,Maisano F,Pirelli L,Berdajs D,von Segesser LK

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in thoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether adjuvant antifungal therapy is useful after pulmonary surgery for aspergilloma. One hundred and sixteen papers were identified using the search described below, of which 5 papers presented the b...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Benhamed L,Woelffle D

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：:This study aimed to analyze surgeons' learning curve for thymoma resection with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Two hundred and eleven myasthenia gravis patients had VATS thymic resections, including 25 patients with a thymoma. Three groups of surgeries, according to the order of operations, were analyzed...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Toker A,Erus S,Ozkan B,Ziyade S,Tanju S

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00