Infection after endoscopic ultrasound-guided aspiration of mediastinal cysts.

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：:This is a case of type 1 congenital pulmonary airway malformation in the left lower lobe of a 26-year-old male. At the age of 1 year, he developed a pulmonary cystic lesion, which was considered to be bronchopulmonary sequestration. He grew up healthy and showed no impairment during exercise; however, giant bullous le...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Isowa M,Ueda S,Sonobe M,Date H

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endocarditis involving the aortic root and intervalvular fibrous skeleton presents a reconstructive dilemma. We report a case of endocarditis involving the aortic root and tricuspid valve with extensive destruction of the atrioventricular septum. Debridement necessitated resection of the aortic root, aortic valve, tri...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Parish LM,Liu L,Woo YJ

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are localized mesenchymal lesions which most frequently arise in the pleura but have also been observed in many other sites. SFTs arising from the thymus are relatively rare, however, and only a few cases have been reported to date. We report such a case in our current study. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Eguchi T,Ito N,Makiuchi A,Yoshida K

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atresia of the left main coronary artery is a rare coronary anomaly. We describe the case of a 5-year-old child presenting in emergency in extremis. Clinical findings of haemodynamic collapse, malignant ventricular tachyarrhythmias and severe mitral regurgitation were indicative of a possible ischaemic aetiology. Surg...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Schmiady M,Kretschmar O,Prêtre R,Dave H

更新日期：2020-11-22 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：: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：:Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria is a rare disorder characterized by haemolytic anaemia and pancytopaenia. The use of cardiopulmonary bypass can lead to a haemolytic crisis in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria due to activation of complement-mediated haemolysis. We report the successful management...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kusadokoro S,Kimura N,Hori D,Yamaguchi A

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this retrospective multi-institutional study was to evaluate the postoperative outcomes of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)-lobectomy (VATS-L) for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients with impaired lung function. The second end point was to illustrate the effective role ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bongiolatti S,Gonfiotti A,Vokrri E,Borgianni S,Crisci R,Curcio C,Voltolini L,Italian VATS Group.

更新日期：2020-06-01 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:Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is a valuable option in the setting of cardiogenic shock (CS), although MCS use in severe forms of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is underreported. We aimed to investigate maternal outcomes under MCS for refractory CS complicating PPCM. METHODS:We retrospectively revie...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bouabdallaoui N,Demondion P,Leprince P,Lebreton G

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The effect of antegrade pulmonary blood flow (APBF) has never been studied in the bidirectional Glenn (BDG) procedure performed late. METHODS:Records of 112 consecutive patients who had a BDG procedure during a 10-year period were reviewed retrospectively. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on wh...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yan T,Tong G,Zhang B,Yan F,Zhou X,Wang X,Lu H,Ma T,Wang X,Yu H,Sun Z,Zhang W

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The goal of this study was to describe non-supervised daily physical activity in patients during the period immediately following anatomical lung resection. METHODS:The study was an observational study on 50 consecutive patients (33 men) admitted for anatomical lung resection over a 4-month period. All case...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Esteban PA,Hernández N,Novoa NM,Varela G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Empyema after lung resection is a challenging condition to manage and is associated with a high mortality. Intrathoracic application of a vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) device is recently introduced as an adjunct in the management of this condition. A best evidence topic was constructed to address whether this approach...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Haghshenasskashani A,Rahnavardi M,Yan TD,McCaughan BC

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic was constructed according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether internal iliac artery (IIA) embolization is necessary for achieving the best clinical outcome in all patients when extension of the stent graft to the external iliac artery is required. Altogether more than 400...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kouvelos GN,Koutsoumpelis A,Peroulis M,Matsagkas M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement through right anterior minithoracotomy has been shown as a reliable and interesting approach. However, the placement of a sutured valve may be challenging and time-consuming in some cases. Sutureless bioprosthesis is an elegant alternative in order to facilitate its placemen...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Hysi I,Carjaliu I,Gautier L,Fabre O

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The frozen elephant procedure, as a hybrid method to treat aortic pathologies involving the aortic arch and the proximal descending aorta, has become an accepted treatment option. We report two late fractures of the nitinol stents of the endograft of an early frozen elephant trunk prosthesis. One patient suffered from...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Fleissner F,Haverich A,Shrestha M,Martens A

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of barotrauma in the exaggeration of plastic bronchitis after Fontan circulation has yet to be examined. We aim to describe a case of a 4-year old post-Fontan circulation girl where barotrauma suffered during commercial air travel played a role in the aetiological cascade of plastic bronchitis. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Elahi M,Poh CL,Ravindranathan H,Grant P

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the recent trends and outcomes of congenital mitral valve surgery in children. METHODS:From 2008 to 2014, 84 procedures in 66 consecutive patients (41 procedures in 31 patients with mitral stenosis and 43 procedures in 35 patients with mitral regurgitation) were retrospectively evaluated. The mean ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sughimoto K,Konstantinov IE,d'Udekem Y,Brink J,Zannino D,Brizard CP

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transvenous lead extraction using mechanical rotational- or laser sheaths is an established procedure. Lead dwell time has been recognized as a risk factor for extraction failure and procedure-related complications. We therefore investigated the safety and efficacy of transvenous extraction of leads with an ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Pecha S,Ziegelhoeffer T,Yildirim Y,Choi YH,Willems S,Reichenspurner H,Burger H,Hakmi S

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Superior vena cava (SVC)-thrombosis in a neonate after cardiac surgery is difficult to manage. This article reports on the successful treatment of SVC-syndrome in a critically ill newborn by surgical thrombectomy and reinsertion of the SVC in the right atrial appendage in the beating heart. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Dittrich S,Schlensak C,Kececioglu D

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of infective endocarditis (IE) with cerebrovascular complications is difficult due to absence of concrete evidence. These patients usually have multiple neurological deficits and the optimal timing for cardiac operation remains controversial. The aims of this study were to present cases and discuss the trea...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Fukuda W,Daitoku K,Minakawa M,Fukui K,Suzuki Y,Fukuda I

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：: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：: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：:Impaired preoperative renal function as estimated by glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is an independent risk factor for mortality after cardiac surgery. Little is known about the actual prevalence of renal dysfunction among patients undergoing cardiac surgery in Germany. We performed a retrospective analysis of 6232 p...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Diez C,Mohr P,Koch D,Silber RE,Schmid C,Hofmann HS

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia that occurs postoperatively in cardiac surgery. There is evidence for the role of oxidative stress in the etiology of AF. In our study, we examined whether antioxidant ascorbic acid (vitamin C), could help in the reduction of the incidence of postoperative AF. Patients w...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Papoulidis P,Ananiadou O,Chalvatzoulis E,Ampatzidou F,Koutsogiannidis C,Karaiskos T,Madesis A,Drossos G

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although aortic sarcomas are extremely rare, they may arise in association with a Dacron graft. Here, we report a case of an intimal sarcoma in an ascending aortic Dacron graft implanted 17 years earlier. The patient presented with multiple cerebral infarctions; clinically, a thrombus was found to cause the embolic st...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Natsume K,Shiiya N,Tsuchida T,Nagakura Y

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether methylene blue (MB) is of benefit in treating adult patients who develop catecholamine-resistant vasoplegic syndrome (VPS) during cardiac surgery. Altogether 47 papers were found in Medline and 1...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Leite EG,Ronald A,Rodrigues AJ,Evora PR

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiothoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was: is it safe to stop anticoagulants after successful surgery for atrial fibrillation? Altogether, 177 papers were found using the reported search, of which 14 were selected that represented the bes...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Michael Gray R,Nagendran M,Maruthappu M

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00