Successful transapical aortic valve implantation four weeks before 97th birthday.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Training and assessment of proper skills in flexible bronchoscopy are major educational goals for cardiothoracic residents. Therefore, we developed 3-dimensional (3D) printed models of the human tracheobronchial system for training and assessment of cardiothoracic residents in flexible bronchoscopy. METHODS...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ghazy A,Chaban R,Vahl CF,Dorweiler B

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether treatment with magnesium in addition to an anti-arrhythmic is beneficial to patients who have gone into atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. Altogether 466 papers were identified using the ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Patel A,Rao J,Dunning J

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paravalvular leak following a mitral valve replacement is a complication seen in approximately 1 of 10 replacements. The corrective method has traditionally been reoperation. Septal occluder devices are more commonly being utilized as an alternative percutaneous correction method. We report the use of septal occluder ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Smith CR,Stamou SC,Merhi WM,Hooker RL

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a simple new method for establishing cardiopulmonary bypass to treat type A acute aortic dissection. Antegrade blood flow in the true lumen is theoretically best to prevent malperfusion and retrograde embolization. Central cannulation can be performed in the true lumen of the dissected ascending aorta using...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yamada T,Yamazato A

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Does a structured follow-up, after cardiac surgery in an adult, provide additional information on the operation related mortality especially if mortality is used as an outcome parameter within the quality control? METHOD:Mortality data of 1132 patients undergoing cardiac surgery in 2003 and 2004 in the Acad...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Noyez L,Verheugt FW,van Swieten HA

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Intestinal ischaemia is an uncommon (<1%) but serious complication of cardiac surgery with a mortality rate exceeding 50%. Diagnosis of this potentially lethal condition can be difficult and requires a high index of suspicion. The purpose of this study was to analyse the outcomes and prognostic factors in pa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Pang PY,Sin YK,Lim CH,Su JW,Chua YL

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:In this study, the influence of aortic root distensibility on the haemodynamic parameters and valve kinematics of a bioprosthetic aortic valve was investigated in a controlled in vitro experiment. Methods:An Edwards INTUITY Elite 21 mm sutureless aortic valve (Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA, USA) was inse...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Jahren SE,Winkler BM,Heinisch PP,Wirz J,Carrel T,Obrist D

更新日期：2017-02-01 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：: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:Although the use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has recently become an attractive strategy in extremely high-risk patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR), the most appropriate treatment option in patients with an intermediate- to high-risk profile with conventional surgery (sAVR)...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Muneretto C,Bisleri G,Moggi A,Di Bacco L,Tespili M,Repossini A,Rambaldini M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery with chemotherapy has been the accepted procedure for treating pathological stage I small cell lung cancer. However, there is a question of whether all clinical stage I patients should undergo surgery or not because of discrepancies between clinical and pathological staging. We conducted a retrospective analys...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sakai M,Ishikawa S,Yamamoto T,Onizuka M,Sakakibara Y,Iijima T,Noguchi M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Integrated positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT) scanning has become the standard for oncologic imaging. We sought to determine the role of PET/CT in mediastinal non-small cell lung cancer staging. One hundred and twenty-seven consecutive patients were enrolled in the study where PET/CT was per...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tasci E,Tezel C,Orki A,Akin O,Falay O,Kutlu CA

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelin (ET-1) is a potent vasoconstrictor. We compared patterns of ET-1 in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and correlated it with markers of inflammation. Patients with multivessel disease were enrolled in a prospective randomized study of PCI vs. on-pump CABG. Pr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Cuculi F,Lim CC,van Gaal W,Testa L,Westaby S,Arnold JR,Neubauer S,Banning AP

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 428 patients, mean age of 64.1+/-9.2 (30-84 years), undergoing an isolated CABG, pre- and one-year- postoperatively angina level and quality of life (QOL) were registered. QOL was registered following the EuroQol-registration, five domains and a visual analogue scale (VAS). Based on the VAS, the group was divided i...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Noyez L,Markou AL,van Breugel FC

更新日期：2006-04-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Delirium is a common and critical clinical syndrome in older patients. We examined whether abnormalities in the brain that could be assessed by magnetic resonance imaging predisposed patients to develop delirium after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. We also analysed the association between delirium and...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Otomo S,Maekawa K,Goto T,Baba T,Yoshitake A

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：:A novel method of hiatus hernia repair is presented in the course of which a 4-6 cm incision is made into tendinous portion of the diaphragm beginning at the esophagus hiatus and carried into the anterolateral direction. This allows the mobilized esophagus to be displaced anteriorly. A classic Belsey-procedure is done...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Fokin A,Robicsek F

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute aortic occlusion with subsequent ischemia-reperfusion of the lower extremities is well known to predispose to lung injury. Melatonin (MEL), a pineal hormone, is a free radical scavenger and an antioxidant. The purpose of this study was to assess the putative protective role of MEL in lung ischemia-reperfusion in...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Okutan H,Savas C,Delibas N

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：:We report a case of endovascular repair of disruption of an aorto-bi-iliac graft detected by 4D computed tomography. An 83-year old man with previous aorto-bi-iliac graft replacement was admitted to our institution with severe epigastric pain. A 4D computed tomography detected disruption within the fabric of both graf...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kitahara H,Yoshitake A,Hachiya T,Shimizu H

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two cases of intrathoracic migration of Steinman wire used for the treatment of the fracture and shoulder dislocation. The migrations were symptomatic with back pain in our cases. The treatment involved removing of the pin via thoracotomy. The postoperative course was uneventful. Intrathoracic migration of S...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sarper A,Urgüden M,Dertsiz L,Demircan A

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prosthetic graft infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the most serious complications of cardiovascular surgery. Seeking to prevent graft infection, we evaluated the efficacy of a new biodegradable hydrogel glue (new-glue) composed of aldehyded dextran and epsilon-poly(L-lysine) w...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Morishima M,Marui A,Yanagi S,Nomura T,Nakajima N,Hyon SH,Ikeda T,Sakata R

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular free wall rupture (LVFWR) is still an uncommon catastrophic complication after acute myocardial infarction (MI), and it is one of the most frequent causes of sudden cardiac death. Immediate surgical repair is the treatment of choice. When LVFWR presents acutely with tamponade and cardiogenic shock in ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Formica F,Corti F,Avalli L,Paolini G

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transcatheter aortic valve implantation improves survival in patients with severe aortic stenosis who are ineligible for surgical valve replacement; however, not all patients benefit from the procedure. We endeavoured to identify these patients using intraoperative echocardiography and hypothesized that intr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Eidet J,Dahle G,Bugge JF,Bendz B,Rein KA,Aaberge L,Offstad JT,Fosse E,Aakhus S,Halvorsen PS

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even though significant progress has been made over the past 3 decades, heart failure remains one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in developed countries and contributes significantly to the economic burden of modern health care systems. Especially in patients with preserved ejection fraction, valid th...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Westphal JG,Bekfani T,Schulze PC

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventricular catheterization in the rat is a widely deployed procedure. Current options allow a one-time catheterization procedure, introducing an error due to the inter-individual variability. Six Fischer rats underwent left ventricular catheterization through the right carotid artery, repeated seven days later via th...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Migneco F,Huang YC,Coyan GN,Birla RK

更新日期：2008-10-01 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：:Risk prediction models in cardiac surgery tend to lose their predictive performance over time. This statistical primer aims to provide an overview of updating methods with their strengths and weaknesses. This is important, as model updating may be an efficient and good alternative to the de novo development of risk mo...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Siregar S,Nieboer D,Versteegh MIM,Steyerberg EW,Takkenberg JJM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether the 'mini-bypass technique' can give a reduction in complications after cardiac surgery compared to the conventional cardiopulmonary bypass circuit. Altogether 144 papers were found using the rep...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Alevizou A,Dunning J,Park JD

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00