Recurrent dedifferentiated liposarcoma of mediastinum involving lung and pleura.

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:Previous work suggests that aortic root and valve prostheses alter blood flow patterns in the ascending aorta, creating aberrant haemodynamics compared with those of healthy volunteers. Various valve designs have been proposed to better restore physiological haemodynamics. In this study, magnetic resonance i...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Keller EJ,Malaisrie SC,Kruse J,McCarthy PM,Carr JC,Markl M,Barker AJ,Collins JD

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:B-type natriuretic peptide is synthesized in response to increased ventricular wall stress (WS) and hypertrophy. To serially evaluate amino-terminal-pro-BNP (NT-pBNP) serum levels in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR) for severe chronic aortic regurgitation (AR), blood samples were drawn preoperatively...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Della Corte A,Salerno G,Chiosi E,Iarussi D,Santarpino G,Miraglia M,Naviglio S,De Feo M

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although surgical outcomes of total arch replacement have improved, the strategy for extended arch aneurysms remains controversial. We have applied the L-incision approach (combination of left anterior thoracotomy and upper half-median sternotomy) for total arch replacement for single-stage repair of extensive arch an...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Oishi Y,Sonoda H,Tanoue Y,Nishida T,Tokunaga S,Nakashima A,Shiokawa Y,Tominaga R

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：:This retrospective study was carried out to evaluate the indications for and outcomes of the hemiclamshell (HCS) approach (longitudinal partial sternotomy with antero-lateral thoracotomy) in patients undergoing mass resection in thoracic surgery. All patients (50) who underwent a HCS procedure in our department, betwe...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lebreton G,Baste JM,Thumerel M,Delcambre F,Velly JF,Jougon J

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The extraordinarily high rate of penetrating heart injuries in South Africa provides a substantial denominator from which we derive a subset of patients with intracardiac lesions as a result of these injuries. The surgical literature, which consists largely of case reports and case series, describing various...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Reddy D,Muckart DJ

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVES:This study compares the uniportal with the 3-portal video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) by examining the data collected in the Italian VATS Group Database. The primary end point was early postoperative pain; secondary end points were intraoperative and postoperative complications, surgical time, number of...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tosi D,Nosotti M,Bonitta G,Mazzucco A,Righi I,Mendogni P,Rosso L,Palleschi A,Rocco G,Crisci R,Italian VATS Group.

更新日期：2019-11-01 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：: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：:Oesophageal cancer presents as advanced disease; in the majority of patients the symptoms are present for many months prior to diagnosis. Dysphagia has been described as the key to an early diagnosis of oesophageal cancer. This study aims to assess the public perception of the importance of this symptom. Ninety-six pa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tentzeris V,Lake B,Cherian T,Milligan J,Sigurdsson A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serious non-fatal complications of cardiac surgery include deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) and haemorrhage. Understanding the factors associated with these complications (both pre-operatively and intra-operatively) may aid in the prevention and avoidance of such complications. The aim of the current report is to i...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Robinson PJ,Billah B,Leder K,Reid CM,ASCTS Database Committee.

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Detailed anatomical information is essential for planning of surgical therapy in patients with congenital heart disease. We wanted to determine whether cinematic rendering, the novel 3-dimensional visualization technique, could help paediatric cardiac surgeons achieve better preoperative visualization of the...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Röschl F,Purbojo A,Rüffer A,Cesnjevar R,Dittrich S,Glöckler M

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：OBJECTIVES:(i) To establish who is at high risk for mitral surgery. (ii) To assess the performance of minimally invasive mitral valve surgery in high-risk patients by presenting early and late outcomes and compare these with those of the non-high-risk population. METHODS:We reviewed our database of prospective data of...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Moscarelli M,Cerillo A,Athanasiou T,Farneti P,Bianchi G,Margaryan R,Solinas M

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was: in patients with inoperable early-stage primary lung cancer does microwave ablation (MWA) or stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SBRT) achieve improved outcomes in terms of local control, recurrence, survival and com...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Watson RA,Tol I,Gunawardana S,Tsakok MT

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diffuse tracheobronchial calcification is a physiological condition associated with advanced age, especially in women. A calcified bronchus can be fractured during major lung resections (lobectomy, bilobectomy, and pneumonectomy), exposing patients to intraoperative air leakage and broncho-pleural fistula (BPF) occurr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ibrahim M,Pindozzi F,Menna C,Rendina EA

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our goal was to present histopathological findings of human explants of a tissue-engineered bovine pericardium CardioCel (Admedus Regen Pty Ltd, Malaga, WA, Australia) used for heart valve repair in patients with congenital and acquired heart valve disease. METHODS:Sixty patients underwent heart valve repai...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Deutsch O,Bruehl F,Cleuziou J,Prinzing A,Schlitter AM,Krane M,Lange R

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery may be needed in children and young adults for significant premature coronary artery occlusive disease. We report a case series of seven patients who underwent surgical revascularization in their second and third decade of life for significant multivessel coronary artery occlusi...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Reddy SM,Byrapaneni RB,Rangappa C,Gouni UK,Vakati C,Suryavanshi S,Kola PR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The classic cut-and-sew maze procedure is successful in 85-95% of patients. However, the technical complexity has prompted modifications of the maze procedure. The objective of this study was...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bakker RC,Akin S,Rizopoulos D,Kik C,Takkenberg JJ,Bogers AJ

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sternal wound infections occur with an incidence between 0.4 and 5% in the adult as well as the pediatric population. However, in contrast to the adults, established treatment options do not exist in the pediatric population. We evaluated our preliminary results with 3 neonates, respectively, small infants (mean age 2...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Fleck T,Simon P,Burda G,Wolner E,Wollenek G

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Surgical ventricular reconstruction has been used to treat ischaemic cardiomyopathy with large akinetic or dyskinetic areas. However, application of this approach requires a sternotomy, cardiopulmonary bypass and a left ventriculotomy. This study assessed the feasibility and efficacy of minimally invasive, o...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Cheng Y,Aboodi MS,Wechsler AS,Kaluza GL,Granada JF,Van Bladel K,Annest LS,Yi GH

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether the anterolateral or the inferior wall served as a better location for the 2nd arterial graft in a 3-system coronary artery bypass grafting procedure. In total, more than 1800 papers were found, ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Karangelis D,Mazine A,Roubelakis A,Stavridis G

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We herein report an emergency technique of composite Bentall operation using a fast release valve. The technique was successfully performed in 2 emergency cases after failed supracoronary ascending aortic replacement in acute Type A aortic dissection. The speed and ease of execution are the main advantages of the proc...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Neri E,Tucci E,Tommasino G,Muzzi L

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in thoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether pregabalin could effectively and safely reduce postoperative pain in patients undergoing pulmonary resections. Altogether 23 papers were found using the reported search, of which 6 randomized co...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Li S,Zhang W,Cheng S,Li Y

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Embolization of a percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion device is a rare, but potentially life-threatening, complication. In this report, we present the case of an embolization of such a device into the left ventricular outflow tract causing extensive damage to the mitral subvalvular apparatus and requiring mit...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yilmaz A,Starinieri P,Antonic M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Absent pulmonary valve syndrome (APVS) is a rare cardiac malformation that is usually associated with aneurysmal dilatation of pulmonary arteries and respiratory distress. The surgical mortality of neonates and infants with APVS has decreased tremendously, from 60% in 1980s to 10-20% recently. This study ret...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Hu R,Zhang H,Xu Z,Liu J,Su Z,Ding W

更新日期：2013-06-01 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