In cardiac surgery patients does Voluven(R) impair coagulation less than other colloids?

abstract：:We report two infants who underwent right pneumonectomy in infancy and developed postpneumonectomy syndrome with obstruction of the left main bronchus causing severe airway obstruction in one patient and gastrointestinal reflux due to a displaced and grossly dilated oesophagus in the other patient. Both patients were ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Saatvedt K,Hoel T,Westvik J,Lindberg H

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：:Surgical revascularization remains the standard of care for many patients. Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) without cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has evolved during the past 20 years, and as such can significantly reduce the occurrence of neurological complications. While avoiding the aortic cross-clamp...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Emmert MY,Grünenfelder J,Scherman J,Cocchieri R,van Boven WJ,Falk V,Salzberg SP

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Prolonged operative times, potentially leading to increased morbidity, are a possible drawback of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of anatomical circumstances in the chest on aortic cross-clamp time. METHODS:This retrospective study included 68 pati...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Jug J,Štor Z,Geršak B

更新日期：2021-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:From April 1996 to July 1999, 241 consecutive patients underwent complete arterial revascularization with composite T-graft, including right coronary artery grafting with free right internal thoracic artery (ITA) (ITA group). They were compared with 127 bilateral ITA patients in whom saphenous vein grafts (SVG) was us...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Paz Y,Lev-Ran O,Locker C,Shapira I

更新日期：2002-12-01 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：: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：:A best evidence topic in surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether, in patients undergoing an oesophagectomy for cancer, immediate postoperative enteral feeding (via percutaneous jejunostomy or nasojejunostomy) provides better patient outcomes as compared to waiting unt...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Wheble GA,Benson RA,Khan OA

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'In patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) excision, what is the best way to locate a subcentimetre solitary pulmonary nodule (PN) in order to achieve successful excision?' Altog...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zaman M,Bilal H,Woo CY,Tang A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Based on continuous technical innovations and recent research, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a promising tool in the treatment of patients with acute (cardio)pulmonary failure. Nevertheless, any extracorporeal technique requires a high degree of experience and knowledge, so that a res...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lunz D,Philipp A,Judemann K,Amann M,Foltan M,Schmid C,Graf B,Zausig YA

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hoarseness of voice due to recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy is an uncommon manifestation of cardiothoracic disease. Ortner's syndrome is hoarseness attributed to mechanical compression of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve in association with several cardiopulmonary disease states. We here describe a rare case of Ortne...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Acharya MN,Bahrami T,Popov AF,Kishore Bhudia S

更新日期：2017-10-01 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：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：OBJECTIVES:A small pulmonary granuloma (SPG) is often misdiagnosed as lung cancer in diabetic patients by positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT). The present study was conducted to investigate whether diabetes is the influencing factor and to determine other related factors that have an impact on the...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lu T,Zhan C,Huang Y,Zhao M,Yang X,Ge D,Shi Y,Wang Q

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coexistence of multiple peripheric arterial and coronary artery aneurysms of different sizes is extremely rare in young adults. We present a case of rare giant coronary aneurysm and concurrent giant left popliteal aneurysm treated with classical open repair. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yildirim F,Senarslan DA,Ozturk T,Tetik O

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：: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：:Sternal marrow haemostasis is often obtained with the application of bone wax, with potential side effects pertaining to sternal wound healing. We illustrate an alternative technique which also offers some protection to sternal edges. Two lengths of tubing from the discarded cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit are cu...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Aratari C,Manché A,Ferretti L,Fusella M

更新日期：2009-08-01 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：:Postoperative air-leak is a problem which is frequently encountered in thoracic surgery. We describe the utility of the Asherman chest seal, a device used in primary trauma care in the successful management of a complicated postoperative air-leak. The Asherman Chest Seal is a sterile occlusive dressing with a one-way ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Rathinam S,Steyn RS

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-year-old woman visited our hospital for mild exertional dyspnea. Radiological investigations revealed a giant bulla of the left lung that was treated with video-assisted thoracoscopic bullectomy. The result of treatment was a better stamina, and, more strikingly, a major change of voice. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Schnater JM,Plaisier PW,van den Berg PM,Schütte PR

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Fontan procedure [total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC)] is the final palliation for patients with univentricular physiology. We studied differential perfusion ratio and percentage uptake of a radiotracer in different zones of each lung following TCPC. METHODS:Between July 2015 and June 2017, 45 patient...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Talwar S,Sankhyan L,Patel C,Sreenivas V,Choudhary SK,Airan B

更新日期：2018-04-01 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：:Multiple bilateral pulmonary arterio-venous malformations (PAVM) were diagnosed in a 15-year-old girl with erythrocytosis. Although transcatheter embolotherapy is generally accepted as a treatment of PAVM, the largest lesion in the right lower lobe was fed by a 13-mm diameter feeding artery without downstream narrowin...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kohno M,Noda K,Moriyama H,Nishimura Y

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An algorithm of preoperative mediastinal nodal staging with endobronchial/endoesophageal ultrasonography (EBUS/EUS) and transcervical extended mediastinal lymphadenectomy (TEMLA) combined with laparoscopy/peritoneal lavage and cytology was analyzed to establish the realistic criteria for radical multimodality treatmen...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zielinski M,Hauer J,Hauer L,Pankowski J,Nabialek T,Szlubowski A

更新日期：2010-02-01 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：: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：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：OBJECTIVES:A variety of surgical approaches and techniques are used for isolated coarctation repair. We have retrospectively reviewed our results of isolated repair of coarctation over the last 20 years, to establish whether the approach affects clinical outcome and the need for re-intervention. METHODS:Two hundred an...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sakurai T,Stickley J,Stümper O,Khan N,Jones TJ,Barron DJ,Brawn WJ

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our goal was to report on the contemporaneous single-centre experience of patients with small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) who had lung resection with curative intent. METHODS:Between 2005 and 2018, 31 patients were operated on for SCLC with curative intent. There were 11 women and 20 men whose ages averaged 63 ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chenesseau J,Bourlard D,Cluzel A,Trousse D,D'Journo XB,Thomas PA

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00