Should additional antibiotics or an iodine washout be given to all patients who suffer an emergency re-sternotomy on the cardiothoracic intensive care unit?

abstract：:Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a rare but serious complication following coronary artery bypass surgery. Our study investigates the risk factors and mortality associated with DSWI with other risk models for DSWI. Data was collected prospectively on 7602 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting±conco...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ariyaratnam P,Bland M,Loubani M

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aprotinin reduces bleeding and transfusion rates in patients undergoing coronary surgery while on clopidogrel. However, safety studies have indicated that aprotinin may have a possible adverse effect related to an increased incidence of thromboembolic events. We therefore studied the adenosinediphosphate (ADP) mediate...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lindvall G,Sartipy U,Bjessmo S,Svenarud P,Lindvall B,van der Linden J

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An anomalous origin of the left circumflex coronary artery that arises as a side branch of the right coronary artery from the right coronary sinus of Valsalva encircling the aortic annulus is usually an incidental finding. However, in patients undergoing aortic valve procedures, its existence can significantly complic...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Liebrich M,Tzanavaros I,Scheid M,Voth W,Doll KN,Hemmer WB

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Symptomatic neonates with Ebstein anomaly present with intractable heart failure. We present the first successful cone reconstruction in an ex 30 + 4-week premature below 2 kg with a favourable outcome. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bautista-Rodriguez C,Fraisse A,Burmester M,Ghez O

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five days following bilateral thoracoscopic lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema, a 63-year-old man underwent reoperation for closure of a massive bronchopleural fistula. It was discovered intraoperatively that the fistula was located distant from prior staple lines or resection sites from his surgery. This cas...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kilic A,Sciurba FC,Luketich JD,Gilbert S

更新日期：2009-04-01 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:Left ventricular assist devices are funded in the UK exclusively as a bridge to transplant (BTT). However, patients who potentially could receive a transplant may develop reversible contraindications to transplant. Bridge to candidacy (BTC) has sometimes been controversial, given the uncertain clinical effic...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Shaw SM,Venkateswaran R,Hogg R,Rushton S,Al-Attar N,Schueler S,Lim S,Parameshwar J,Banner NR

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 68-year-old man presented with destruction of his sternum after cardiac surgery. Classical management with multiple debridements, vacuum dressings and antibiotics failed. A replacement of his sternum was performed using an antibiotic-loaded porous alumina ceramic sternum. Despite the infected wound, the ceramic ster...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tricard J,Chermat A,Denes E,Bertin F

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Smart canula concept allows for collapsed cannula insertion, and self-expansion within a vein of the body. (A) Computational fluid dynamics, and (B) bovine experiments (76+/-3.8 kg) were performed for comparative analyses, prior to (C) the first clinical application. For an 18F access, a given flow of 4 l/min (A) ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Mueller XM,Mallabiabrena I,Mucciolo G,von Segesser LK

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma initially presenting as a solid huge mediastinal mass does not frequently occur. Although nowadays many patients with high-grade (aggressive) malignant lymphoma can be cured using a combination of immuno- and chemotherapy, rapid progression and acute complications caused by the tumor mass itself...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Aboud A,Marx G,Sayer H,Gummert JF

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The frozen elephant trunk technique is an increasingly common treatment for extensive disease of the thoracic aorta. The objective of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of frozen elephant trunk specifically in chronic (residual) aortic dissections, focusing on downstream aortic remodelling. METHODS:Betw...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Fiorentino M,de Beaufort HWL,Sonker U,Heijmen RH

更新日期：2020-12-12 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：:We performed surgical repair of a giant left coronary ostial aneurysm after aortic root replacement using composite valve graft (modified Bentall procedure) in a patient with Marfan syndrome. Aneurysmal formation in the left main stem itself is very rare. In order to avoid mobilizing the coronary ostium from severe ad...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Okamoto K,Casselman FP,De Geest R,Vanermen H

更新日期：2008-12-01 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：:A 60-year-old man complaining of pyrexia and hemoptysis was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma in his right lung. He underwent a right lower lobectomy with lymph node dissection. Following chest tube removal, he suffered from pyrexia and hemoptysis necessitating CT-scans which detected a pulmonary artery pseudoa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Matsumura Y,Shiono S,Saito K,Sato T

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The radial artery (RA) beside the left internal mammary artery and veins is often used for coronary artery bypass grafting. The aim of this study was to assess arm temperature changes after removal of the radial artery and determine whether there is an effect on hand function. Between April and December 2005, fifty pa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Jaworski Ł,Siondalski P,Jarmoszewicz K,Rogowski J

更新日期：2007-10-01 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：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether it is better to preserve the aortic valve in patients with aortic root or ascending aortic aneurysms. Altogether 380 papers were found using the reported search, of which 23 represented the best ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tourmousoglou C,Rokkas C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Safe and rapid repositioning of a displaced tracheostomy tube is vital to protect the airway and to avoid a potentially life threatening situation. This article describes a simple bail-out technique to avert prolonged airway compromise. This is particularly useful in patients with obesity, large goitre or maxillofacia...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Balacumaraswami L,Fernando S,Van Tornout F

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug eluting stents (DESs) reduce the incidence of restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and have been predicted to decrease the number of patients referred for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). We studied about the impact of DESs on CABG. We compared our isolated CABG patients over two years...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kanemitsu S,Tanaka K,Tanaka J,Suzuki H,Kinoshita T

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare our experience between open and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) approaches to the management of thoracic effusions in ventricular assist device (VAD) patients. This was a retrospective review of a prospectively collected database of VAD patients at a single institution. Pati...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Gilbert S,Kilic A,Yaeger K,Toyoda Y,Bermudez C,Siegenthaler MP,Kormos RL

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy is an indispensable tool for optimal management of intensive care unit patients. However, the acquisition of sufficient training in bronchoscopy is not straightforward during residency, because of technical and ethical problems. Moreover, the use of commercial simulators is limited by ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Di Domenico S,Simonassi C,Chessa L

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 55-year-old woman with thymoma diagnosed after finding of extra limbic encephalitis. She presented neurologic symptoms as seizure and aphasia; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain showed multiple lesions located in insular, parietal and temporal lobes (in cortical and sub-cortical area...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Rizzardi G,Campione A,Scanagatta P,Terzi A

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cardiac surgical procedures carry a high risk of perioperative bleeding. Surgical sealants are often used to prevent suture line bleeding. PreveLeak™ is a surgical sealant composed of bovine serum albumin, a polyaldehyde cross-linker, and other components that forms a soft, flexible, water-tight, mechanical ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Skorpil J,Paraforos A,Mandak J,Cohn WE,Hajek T,Friedrich I

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Ross procedure has gained increasing interest for therapy of aortic valve pathologies in young adults because of excellent long-term results. This case report describes the first published experiences of the Ross procedure performed through a minimally invasive access in two consecutive patients. The limited acces...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Franke UF,Albert M,Rustenbach C,Baumbach H

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Prolonged operative times, potentially leading to increased morbidity, are a possible drawback of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of anatomical circumstances in the chest on aortic cross-clamp time. METHODS:This retrospective study included 68 pati...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Jug J,Štor Z,Geršak B

更新日期：2021-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Fontan operation and importance of fenestration in the treatment of unusual and complex forms of double outlet right ventricle (DORV) are well established. Nonetheless, rarely, the creation of fenestration becomes challenging in complex morphologies. We present one such child with situs solitus, dextrocardia, DORV, hy...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Salve GG,Jain SA,Adnaik A,Shivaprakash K

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 10-cm diameter tumour was revealed in the left upper posterior mediastinum in a 15-year-old female. After exclusion of the possibility of a dumbbell tumour and confirmation of a ganglioneurinoma, an encapsulated, but vascularised tumour was removed via a left posterolateral thoracotomy from the level of the first-th...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Furák J,Géczi T,Tiszlavicz L,Lázár G

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infective endocarditis (IE) and surgical procedures related to cardiac surgery are accompanied by inflammatory responses that may alter production of oxidants by phagocytes. This study evaluates luminol enhanced whole blood chemiluminescence (LBCL) as a measure of oxidative production by circulating phagocytes in 26 I...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ostrowski S,Kasielski M,Kordiak J,Nowak D

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 21-year-old male who came to the emergency ward for a thorax bullet wound. At our first check-up, the computed tomography (CT)-scan showed a pulmonary contusion, a hemothorax and a suspicious image of a thoracic aortic wound. The patient was stable, but soon after admission a distal ischemic s...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Pavy C,Lebreton G,Sanchez B,Roques F

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00