Surgery for aspergilloma: time trend towards improved results?

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The systolic anterior motion (SAM) of mitral valves occurs at a certain rate despite the introduction of several preventive procedures. The purpose of this study was to investigate its mechanism by analysing the change in mitral valve morphology associated with operative procedures. METHODS:Components of mi...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Manabe S,Kasegawa H,Fukui T,Tabata M,Shimokawa T,Takanashi S

更新日期：2012-08-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The model for end-stage liver disease score (MELD = 3.8*LN[total bilirubin] + 9.6*LN[creatinine] + 11.2*[PT-INR] + 6.4) predicts mortality for tricuspid valve surgery. However, the MELD is problematic in patients undergoing warfarin therapy, as warfarin affects the international normalized ratio (INR). This ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tsuda K,Koide M,Kunii Y,Watanabe K,Miyairi S,Ohashi Y,Harada T

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our goal was to evaluate the impact of the adult congenital heart disease anatomical and physiological (ACHD AP) classification system on the surgical management of Ebstein anomaly (EA) in adult patients. METHODS:From February 2000 through August 2017, data of patients aged at least 16 years, who underwent ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Homzova L,Photiadis J,Sinzobahamvya N,Ovroutski S,Cho MY,Schulz A

更新日期：2020-12-13 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：:The natural history of the LV systolic function (LV-SF) and functional capacity of survivors of heart transplantation (Htx) has not been defined. Some investigators suggest that SF may be different in recipients with different pre-transplant aetiologies: ischaemic or dilated, idiopathic disease. Routine transthoracic ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Antunes MJ,Biernat M,Sola E,Oliveira L,Prieto D,Franco F,Providência LA

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is sometimes associated with Carpentier type 2 mitral valve regurgitation and is a challenge to repair. Complete annular decalcification and mitral valve reconstruction is considered the ideal treatment. This report demonstrates the success of chordal replacement and band annuloplast...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sawazaki M,Tomari S,Izawa N

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The best surgical strategy for acute Stanford Type A aortic dissection (aTAAD) involving the arch remains controversial. Here, we report on the satisfactory results following aTAAD repair using a novel arch fenestrated stent graft. METHODS:From December 2014 to December 2015, 42 aTAAD patients (27 male and ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zhou Q,Xue Y,Cao H,Pan J,Wang Q,Fan F,Wang D

更新日期：2018-03-01 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

abstract：:Cardiogenic shock after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a life-threatening complication and is most often related to abrupt vessel closure. We present the case of a patient who developed cardiogenic shock after PCI and was supported with intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation and the Levitronix CentriMag sh...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Leontiadis E,Koertke H,Bairaktaris A,Koerfer R

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ventricular assist device (VAD) is a life-saving option for patients in heart failure refractory for conventional therapy. The aim of study was to assess the influence of VAD on heart transplantation (HT) outcome in children <16 years. Between October 1988 and August 2008, 73 children underwent HT: Group 1 (n=9) w...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Januszewska K,Malec E,Birnbaum J,Loeff M,Sodian R,Schmitz C,Netz H,Reichart B

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiothoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether gabapentin, a commonly prescribed neuropathic analgesic and anticonvulsant, is safe and beneficial in patients with post-thoracotomy pain following thoracic surgery. Seventeen papers were ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zakkar M,Frazer S,Hunt I

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various surgical approaches have been proposed for complex (re-) coarctation and aortic arch hypoplasia (AAH). We report seven patients (mean age 19.6+/-9.5 years) with complex coarctation or re-coarctation and AAH successfully treated by extra-anatomic ascending-to-descending aortic bypass (ADB) via sternotomy betwee...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Berdat PA,Göber V,Carrel T

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mechanical trauma occurring during pulmonary resection through both video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) or thoracotomy causes profound alterations in cytokines and the cellular network. The aim of this study was to analyse biological changes occurring in both the microenvironment (wound site) and macroenv...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Menna C,De Falco E,Teodonio L,Andreetti C,Maurizi G,Ciccone AM,D'Andrilli A,Cassiano F,Vanni C,Baccarini AE,Rendina EA,Ibrahim M

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：:When a stented bioprosthetic valve is used for aortic valve replacement, the valve stents protruding to the aortic side can interfere with suture tying. To resolve this problem, we developed a novel knot pusher for use on the index finger. This device has a short push rod appropriate for replacing bioprosthetic aortic...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Shibata T,Hattori K,Kato Y,Bito Y

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to evaluate operative and long-term results after surgery of acute aortic dissection involving the root, in which the proximal repair consisted of curative resection of all dissected aortic sinuses and was performed using either valve-sparing root repair or complete root replacement ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Urbanski PP,Lenos A,Irimie V,Bougioukakis P,Zacher M,Diegeler A

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a treatment strategy for an aberrant arterial aneurysm associated with pulmonary sequestration. A 58-year-old man with impending aberrant arterial aneurysm rupture underwent a 2-stage surgery that included an emergency thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) of the descending aorta to occlude the origi...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yamamoto M,Okada H,Nakashima J,Anayama T

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：:Pericardial effusion is one of the frequent complications of malignancies, up to 15-20% of the autopsy specimens showing pericardial or cardiac metastasis. Often the pericardial fluid accumulates in large quantities leading to cardiac tamponade, which can be fatal in the absence of appropriate treatment. The authors p...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Motas C,Motas N,Rus O,Horvat T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) was introduced five years ago (2007) as an alternative treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis, who are considered at too high a risk for surgical replacement. Few cases of postoperative infection by TAVI device are reported in the literature. We report the cas...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Castiglioni A,Pozzoli A,Maisano F,Alfieri O

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Primary or metastatic lung cancer or mediastinal tumours may at times involve the phrenic nerve and pericardium. To remove the pathology en bloc, the phrenic nerve must be resected. This results in phrenic nerve paralysis, which in turn reduces pulmonary function and quality of life. As a curative measure of...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kawashima S,Kohno T,Fujimori S,Yokomakura N,Ikeda T,Harano T,Suzuki S,Iida T,Sakai E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aims to review our institutional experience of ductal stenting (DS) on the growth of pulmonary arteries (PAs) and surgical outcomes of PA reconstruction in this subset of patients. METHODS:This is a retrospective study done in neonates and infants up to 3 months of age with duct-dependent pulmona...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Haranal M,Mood MC,Leong MC,Febrianti Z,Abdul Latiff H,Samion H,Alwi M,Sivalingam S

更新日期：2020-08-01 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 ascending aortic or aortic arch disease what are the outcomes with endovascular repair in terms of survival, complications and reintervention?' Altogether 585 papers were found using th...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sharma VJ,Prakash M,Lin Z,Lo C

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our goal was to evaluate postoperative outcomes in patients with type A aortic dissection with preoperative neurological deficits independent of shock. METHODS:Between 2002 and 2017, 150 of 1600 patients, operated on for aortic dissection type A in 3 centres, presented with preoperative new onset neurologic...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kreibich M,Desai ND,Bavaria JE,Szeto WY,Vallabhajosyula P,Itagaki R,Okamura H,Kimura N,Yamaguchi A,Beyersdorf F,Czerny M,Rylski B

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mediastinal neurogenic tumours are uncommon and often benign neoplasms mostly located in the posterior mediastinum and usually diagnosed incidentally. We reviewed our results after surgical resection. We compared patient characteristics and tumour nature between children and adults. Differences between thora...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lacquet M,Moons J,Ceulemans LJ,De Leyn P,Van Raemdonck D

更新日期：2021-02-01 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：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was: Does the use of thiopental provide added cerebral protection during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA)? Altogether, more than 62 papers were found using the reported search, of which 7 represent...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Al-Hashimi S,Zaman M,Waterworth P,Bilal H

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Aortic valve construction using pericardial tissue has been known since the late 1960s. The procedure was re-introduced by Ozaki in 2010 and is currently used to treat specific aortic valve diseases. The exact sizing of the neo-cusps and the insertion of the commissures remain the keys to success when perfor...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Mourad F,Shehada SE,Lubarski J,Serrano M,Demircioglu E,Wendt D,Jakob H,Benedik J

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the rule of subcarinal lymph node metastasis in thoracic oesophageal cancer and its clinical significance in the radical resection of oesophageal cancer. METHODS:We retrospectively analysed 2223 patients with oesophageal cancer who were admitted to Henan Cancer Hospital during 2004-2011 and under...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ma H,Li Y,Ding Z,Liu X,Xu J,Qin J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00