Thimble type knot pusher: bioprosthesis stents no longer interfere with tying.

abstract：:This study presents a novel way to perform the mini-maze procedure through the left atrial appendage. By this way, the usual additional incision of the intra-atrial groove is avoided, especially in patients receiving coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or aortic valve replacement without mitral valve disease. We re...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ismail I,Fleissner F,Cebotari S,Rustum S,Haverich A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic preconditioning or phosphodiesterase inhibition improves lung protection during prolonged hypothermic storage. In ischemic preconditioning of cat lungs, adenosine A1 receptor antagonism was suggested as a possible mechanism. Some phosphodiesterase inhibitors (such as theophylline) are also adenosine antagonis...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Featherstone RL,Chambers DJ

更新日期：2004-03-01 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：OBJECTIVES:EuroSCORE II, despite improving on the original EuroSCORE system, has not solved all the calibration and predictability issues. We investigated the sensitivity, specificity and predictability of original EuroSCORE and EuroSCORE II system in elderly patients. METHODS:The original logistic EuroSCORE and EuroS...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Poullis M,Pullan M,Chalmers J,Mediratta N

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery of aspergilloma has been renowned to be technically challenging and has a high complication rate. We have already demonstrated an improved outcome as a result of a reduction in complex cases related to history of tuberculosis. In this paper we will evaluate whether this time trend has continued during recent y...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lejay A,Falcoz PE,Santelmo N,Helms O,Kochetkova E,Jeung M,Kessler R,Massard G

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated plasma homocysteine (Hcy) is one of the suggested risk factors for endothelial dysfunction. There is evidence of association between raised plasma Hcy and an increased risk of developing peripheral arterial disease. A causal relationship, however, has not been established. In this report, a 37-year old male p...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Guler A,Tavlasoglu M,Arslan Z,Yesil FG

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we included 236 patients with ischemic heart failure and ejection fraction (EF) <35% who underwent surgical treatment. Patients were randomized in two groups. There were 116 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with surgical ventricular reconstruction (SVR) and 120 patients who ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Marchenko A,Chernyavsky A,Efendiev V,Volokitina T,Karaskov A

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought to evaluate the effect of centre volume on survival when extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used as a bridge to lung transplantation (LTx). METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing data on adult lung transplantations performed between 2000 an...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Hayanga JW,Lira A,Aboagye JK,Hayanga HK,D'Cunha J

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resources for clinical research are limited. With increasing demand for patient-centred care, which is growing into an integral component of modern medicine, studying outcomes of patients with specific clinical characteristics is becoming increasingly important. Given the high cost of clinical trials and the time it t...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Milojevic M,Nikolic A,Jüni P,Head SJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The successful removal of a sewing needle from the heart of a 36-year-old female one year after penetration. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Mandegar MH,Ali Yousefnia M,Rayatzadeh H,Roshanali F

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart tumors are very rare neoplasms. Solitary fibrous tumors are mesenchymal neoplasms first described as pleura-based lesions. We are the first to describe the clinical symptoms, surgical technique for removal, histology, and exact location as well as medium-term follow-up of a solitary fibrous tumor in the heart. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bothe W,Goebel H,Kunze M,Beyersdorf F

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a 24-year-old construction worker who was unaware that he had been shot by a pneumatic nail gun in the chest during work. After returning home, he felt some palpitations and mild shortness of breath, and in the mirror discovered a non-bleeding pinpoint skin wound in his upper chest. He admitted himself to ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Jodati A,Safaei N,Toufan M,Kazemi B

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Favourable outcomes with mitral annuloplasty have been achieved with transapical cardioscopic (TAC) surgery in a survival animal model. In addition, experimental TAC on a non-survival animal model also showed adequate access to remove the native mitral valve and implant a prosthetic valve, but the surgical p...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Vu TD,Nguyen DV,Oo MZ,Alaa M,Ocampo EM,Cheyyatraivendran Arularasu S,Wai Win P,Ja'afar N,Si-Guim G,Ong P,Ti LK,Richards AM,Kofidis T

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstructions of the chest wall using commercially available artificial metallic rib systems are gaining in popularity. The MatrixRib system involves use of plates and screws to bridge any defect and provide support for the chest wall following resection. So far, there has been no publication focusing on describing ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ng CS,Ho AM,Lau RW,Wong RH

更新日期：2014-03-01 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：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was, 'in [patients with heparin resistance] is [treatment with FFP] superior [to antithrombin administration] in [achieving adequate anticoagulation to facilitate safe cardiopulmonary bypass]?' More than 29 ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Beattie GW,Jeffrey RR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchoplasty is frequently required for radical resection of central typical carcinoid tumours. As sleeve bronchoplasty can be a complex procedure, an accurate evaluation of the tumour location is mandatory. Although the endobronchial part of the tumour can be easily evaluated by bronchoscopy, the exo-bronchial part ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Betser L,De Wolf J,Glorion M,Chapelier A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sutureless and rapid-deployment valves were recently introduced into clinical practice. The Edwards INTUITY valve system is a combination of the Edwards Magna pericardial valve and a subvalvular stent-frame to enable rapid deployment. We performed a parallel cohort study for comparison of the two valve types...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Andreas M,Wallner S,Habertheuer A,Rath C,Schauperl M,Binder T,Beitzke D,Rosenhek R,Loewe C,Wiedemann D,Kocher A,Laufer G

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) monotherapy is the standard of care after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), but the benefits of more intense antiplatelet therapy, specifically dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), require further exploration in CABG patients. We performed a network meta-analysis to compare the ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Gupta S,Belley-Cote EP,Panchal P,Pandey A,Basha A,Pallo L,Rochwerg B,Mehta S,Schwalm JD,Whitlock RP

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflow or outflow obstruction is a rare, but critical complication after HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device implantation. We retrospectively reviewed 166 patients who underwent primary HeartMate 3 implantation at our centre between November 2014 and July 2019. Three cases of inflow obstruction and 3 cases of o...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kaku Y,Naka Y,Witer L,Topkara V,Colombo P,Sayer G,Uriel N,Takeda K

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate the morphological characteristics of the dissected thoracic aorta and brachiocephalic arteries within the Chinese population. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of computed tomography scans of 387 patients with acute Type A aortic dissection was carried out. The dimensions of t...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Wu JL,Zhang L,Qiu JT,Yu CT

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (EuroSCORE) II was developed to improve the overestimation of surgical risk associated with the original (additive and logistic) EuroSCOREs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the significance of the EuroSCORE II by comparing its performance wi...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

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

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The complexity of the mitral valve (MV) anatomy and function is not yet fully understood. Assessing the dynamic movement and interaction of MV components to define MV physiology during the complete cardiac cycle remains a challenge. We herein describe a novel semi-automated 4D MV model. METHODS:The model ap...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Noack T,Mukherjee C,Kiefer P,Emrich F,Vollroth M,Ionasec RI,Voigt I,Houle H,Ender J,Misfeld M,Mohr FW,Seeburger J

更新日期：2015-02-01 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：:Coronary vasospasm is a life threatening complication in the early postoperative period after coronary artery bypass grafting. We report a 45-year-old patient with normal preoperative ventricular function who could not be stabilized using established treatments such as: systemic application of glyceryl trinitrate, dil...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Döpfmer UR,Braun JP,Grosse J,Konertz W

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracic venous aneurysms are very rare conditions, even more unusual from left innominate vein. We report a case of a 57-year-old male who presented an anterior mediastinal mass suspicious of thymoma by chest computed tomography. Median sternotomy was performed aiming for total thymectomy, but intraoperative findings...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Huang W,Jiang GN

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with severe cardiopulmonary failure extracorporeal assist devices are to support patients during resuscitation, for transportation, until organ recovery, and as bridge to further therapeutic modalities. We report on our first experience with the new Cardiohelp system for interhospital transfer of cardiopul...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Philipp A,Arlt M,Amann M,Lunz D,Müller T,Hilker M,Graf B,Schmid C

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00