Surgical treatment of a giant cystic tumor of the atrioventricular nodal region.

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：: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：: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：:Aortobronchial fistula (ABF) in the setting of aortic coarctation repair is very rare but uniformly fatal if untreated. Endovascular stenting of the descending aorta is now the first-choice approach for ABF presenting with haemoptysis and offers a less-invasive technique with improved outcomes, compared with open repa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： O'Sullivan KE,Bolster F,Lawler LP,Hurley J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The effect of the lunar cycle and seasonal variation on ascending aortic dissection surgery outcomes is unknown. We investigated these temporal effects on risk-adjusted hospital mortality and then on the length of stay (LOS) following surgery for survivors. METHODS:We examined prospectively collected data f...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Shuhaiber JH,Fava JL,Shin T,Dobrilovic N,Ehsan A,Bert A,Sellke F

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 80-year-old lady was admitted because of dyspnea, complete AV block and ventricular rate of 15 bpm. A DDDR pacemaker was successfully implanted. Postoperative EKG showed right bundle branch block and X-ray the ventricular lead in the left ventricle. It traveled all the way through a foramen ovale being later relocat...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ninot S,Sánchez G,Mestres CA

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our institution adopted a lateral thoracotomy approach to epicaridal pacemaker implantation with the objective of avoiding epicardial scar tissue and to achieve adequate lead pacing and sensing. We sought to assess the short-term outcomes of this approach. METHODS:A single-centre review was conducted in pae...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Haight PJ,Stewart RE,Saarel EV,Pettersson GB,Najm HK,Aziz PF

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on the natural mathematical relationships between the components of the human tri-leaflet aortic valve, new calibrated cusp sizers were developed in order to facilitate aortic valve assessment in the operating room and enhance the chance for a perfect restoration of aortic valve competence. These sizers were use...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Izzat MB

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is a severe and life-threatening entity. The incidence of penetrating trauma to the aortic arch is not known, because most patients die of haemorrhage even before they receive adequate treatment. Clinical signs of such injuries include external or internal haemorrhage, bruit...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Samanidis G,Dimitriou S,Sakorafas A,Khoury M

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the maze procedure is highly effective for most patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), its standardized application to elderly patients is controversial. Between 2004 and 2007, 143 patients with a mean age of 65 years of age or older underwent the modified Cox-maze procedure concomitant with other cardiac pr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nakamura T,Izutani H,Sawa Y

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to describe the potential selection criteria for patients scheduled for lobectomy versus segmentectomy for stage I non-small-cell lung cancer and to compare the 2 procedures in terms of intraoperative variables and postoperative outcomes using the European Society of Thoracic Surg...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tosi D,Nosotti M,Bonitta G,Mendogni P,Bertolaccini L,Spaggiari L,Brunelli A,Ruffini E,Falcoz P

更新日期：2020-12-13 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：:The surgical management of the aortic arch pathologies is controversial. Primary anastomosis and patch aortoplasties combined with end-to-end anastomosis have some complications like recurrence and aneurysm formation. Surgical repair of apical muscular (Swiss-cheese) defects is also still under debate. A 6-year-old pa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Cetin G,Tireli E,Ozkara A,Oztunç F

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes the repair of an aortoesophageal fistula caused by a previously placed aortic arch graft. A 62-year-old man underwent total aortic arch graft replacement one year ago. He was readmitted with hematemesis and a high fever. Examination by endoscopy revealed a perforation and two swollen lesions...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yamanaka K,Nonaka M,Iwakura A,Asao Y

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：:Pulmonary venous obstruction after repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection remains potential and understanding of its mechanisms is warranted. Morphology of the pulmonary vein was qualitatively analyzed in 48 consecutive patients undergoing repair of non-isomeric total anomalous pulmonary venous connecti...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ando M,Takahashi Y,Kikuchi T

更新日期：2004-12-01 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：:Perioperative graft failure following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) may result in acute myocardial ischaemia. Whether acute percutaneous coronary intervention, emergency reoperation or conservative intensive care treatment should be used is currently unknown. Between 2003 and 2009, 39 of the 5598 patients who...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Laflamme M,DeMey N,Bouchard D,Carrier M,Demers P,Pellerin M,Couture P,Perrault LP

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVES:Primary adenosquamous carcinoma (ASC) of the lung is rare. The current study was a retrospective two-institutional analysis of surgical therapy with respect to the clinicopathological characteristics and prognostic factors associated with ASC of the lung. METHODS:The clinical records of patients with pathol...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lian S,Huang Y,Yang H,Zhao H

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVES:Diabetes mellitus is a strong risk factor that worsens the clinical outcome of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). With the development of the off-pump CABG technique, there is a current trend in revascularization strategies towards in situ all-arterial grafting. We were interested in...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Suzuki T,Asai T,Kinoshita T

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary or essential hyperhidrosis is a disorder characterized by excessive sweating beyond physiological needs. It is a common disease (with an incidence of up to 2.8%) that causes intense discomfort for patients. Video-assisted thoracoscopic bilateral sympathectomy is an effective surgical treatment with high succes...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bouma W,Klinkenberg TJ,Mariani MA

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated right heart failure after cardiac surgery is uncommon and the prognosis remains poor. Additionally, managements for these patients are difficult. Profound postcardiotomy right heart failure developed in a 45-year-old woman after aortic root replacement for critical aortic stenosis with small aortic root. Alth...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Osaki S,Edwards NM,Johnson MR,Kohmoto T

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Edwards SAPIEN-XT or SAPIEN-3 transcatheter heart valves via transaortic (TAo) access. METHODS:A total of 100 consecutive patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis undergoing TAo-transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) were included in this observational ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Petzina R,Lutter G,Wolf C,Kühl C,Freitag-Wolf S,Panholzer B,Bramlage P,Frey N,Cremer J,Frank D

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report clinical outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), using the CoreValve revalving system (18 Fr transfemoral or subclavian) or the Edwards Sapien valve (22 Fr transfemoral or 24 Fr transapical) as part of a Belgian prospective non-randomized multicentre registry. All 15 Belgian centre...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bosmans JM,Kefer J,De Bruyne B,Herijgers P,Dubois C,Legrand V,Verheye S,Rodrigus I,Belgian TAVI Registry Participants.

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'In patients requiring an aortic valve replacement, are rapid deployment aortic valve systems better than conventional aortic valve prostheses in terms of mortality, morbidity and/or valve function?' A total of 508 papers ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Davies RA,Bandara TD,Perera NK,Orr Y

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plastic bronchitis (PB) is a life-threatening complication in single ventricle (SV) patients of which the exact pathophysiology, outcome and optimal treatment are still unclear. This study aims to systematically review the literature to give insight into the characteristics, outcome and management options of SV patien...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Harteveld LM,Blom NA,Hazekamp MG,Ten Harkel ADJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00