Systemic levels of endothelin correlate with systemic inflammation and not with myocardial injury or left ventricular ejection fraction in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether changing operative technique based on epiaortic ultrasound reduces the incidence of intra-operative stroke during cardiac surgery? Altogether 179 papers were found using the reported search, of w...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Das S,Dunning J

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Insertion of a nasogastric tube, though a common clinical procedure, can produce unexpected complications. We sought to analyse the procedure, and explore means to improve its safety. METHODS:We present a case with a thoracic complication. We review the English literature for the range of complications, and...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Pillai JB,Vegas A,Brister S

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) systems, though more biocompatible, are limited by not being adaptable to all cardiac surgical operations. We evaluate a versatile CPB system [extracorporeal vacuum-assisted device optimized (EVADO)] based on the elimination of roller pumps, separation of extracavitary suction...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nasso G,Costantini C,Petralia A,Del Prete A,Lopriore V,Fattouch K,Paterno C,Speziale G

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：:Transatrial cannulation of the left ventricle was introduced as a safe and easy cannulation method for antegrade arterial return in type A aortic dissection. However, because of the paucity of clinical reports, little is known about the complications or shortcomings of this technique. Herein, we report a case of pulmo...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nakahara Y,Kanemura T,Shioya M,Yamana K

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 'Is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage of benefit in patients undergoing surgery on the descending thoracic aorta or thoracoabdominal aorta?' Altogether 1177 papers were found using the reported search, ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bilal H,O'Neill B,Mahmood S,Waterworth P

更新日期：2012-10-01 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:The European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation II (EuroSCORE II) was developed to update EuroSCORE and incorporated refinement and modification of several risk factors. SinoSCORE was designed by Chinese scholars based on 9839 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) at 43 part...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bai Y,Wang L,Guo Z,Chen Q,Jiang N,Dai J,Liu J

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Congenital supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS) is a rare arteriopathy associated with the Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) and other elastin gene deletions. Our objective was to review the mid-term outcomes of SVAS repair with extended aortoplasty. METHODS:Congenital SVAS repairs from 2001 to 2010 were retro...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bakhtiary F,Amer M,Etz CD,Dähnert I,Wilhelm Mohr F,Bellinghausen W,Kostelka M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Lung carcinoids (LCs) are staged using the non-small-cell lung cancer tumour/node/metastasis staging system; the possibility of an LC-specific staging system is still being debated. The goal of our study was to construct a composite prognostic score for LC. METHODS:From January 2002 to December 2014, data f...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chiappetta M,Sperduti I,Ciavarella LP,Leuzzi G,Bria E,Mucilli F,Lococo F,Filosso P,Ratto G,Spaggiari L,Facciolo F,Margaritora S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Right heart failure (RHF) is an important prognostic factor in continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy. We aimed to assess the clinical variables associated with RHF after LVAD implantation and to compare their performance against currently available RHF predictive scoring systems. MET...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Gumus F,Durdu MS,Cakici M,Kurklu TST,Inan MB,Dincer I,Sirlak M,Akar AR

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Surgery of thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is associated with blood loss and coagulopathy and a high need for red blood cell (RBC) volume. Retrograde autologous priming (RAP) decreases haemodilution during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The aim of this study was to show the effect of RAP during surgery of TAA ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Williams HC,Schiller W,Mellert F,Fimmers R,Welz A,Probst C

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the CryoLife-O'Brien valve (CryoLife Inc, Kennesaw, GA, USA), implanted with a single suture line, we aimed to analyze the surgical requests and the hemodynamic results compared to stented bioprostheses. Two groups of patients requiring isolated aortic valve replacement from this population were compared retrospec...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chatel D,Mica C,Blanchard D,Baud F,Bruere D,Maudiere A,Peycher P

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rotary blood pump (the HeartWare® Ventricular Assist Device) from HeartWare® (Medtronic) is an established left ventricular assist device and usually implanted via sternotomy. To reduce the invasiveness of the implant procedure and to optimize the position of the inflow cannula, we propose an alternative implant t...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Meyer AL,Garbade J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular fenestration on the abdominal aorta is effective for preventing visceral malperfusion in aortic dissection. We report a case of stented balloon fenestration before residual entry repair using the frozen elephant trunk technique for chronic aneurysmal dissection after ascending aortic replacement for DeBak...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Uchida N,Yamane Y,Furukawa T

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the success rates of limb salvage, and the primary and secondary patency rates of reconstructions of critical limb ischemia (CLI) patients undergoing combined infrainguinal reconstruction and intraluminal angioplasty of crural arteries. In 2000-2005, infrainguinal reco...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Balaz P,Rokosny S,Koznar B,Adamec M

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the case of a 62-year-old female who had had minimally invasive esophagectomy (Ivor-Lewis) for squamous cell carcinoma of the distal third of the esophagus. The anastomotic stenosis was accompanied by solid food dysphagia and the presence of a foreign body in the esophagus. The foreign body was ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Wójcik J,Grodzki T,Kubisa B,Pieróg J

更新日期：2011-10-01 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

abstract：:Venous aneurysms arising from the mediastinal systemic veins are rare. There are only 27 reported cases of such aneurysms. Majority arise from the superior vena cava. We are reporting a saccular aneurysm of superior vena cava in a 58-year-old male. The chest radiogram suggested superior mediastinal mass and the comput...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Varma PK,Dharan BS,Ramachandran P,Neelakandhan KS

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Management of malignant tumours of the heart remains a poorly investigated clinical area due to the scarcity of presentations. The purpose of this series and review is to present an outline of the management emphasized by our personal experience in a regional cardiothoracic centre. METHODS:We reviewed all c...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Burnside N,MacGowan SW

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Lung segmental resection is a better treatment option than lobectomy for patients with prenatally diagnosed congenital lung malformations (CLMs). However, data are lacking on the effects of this procedure in prenatally diagnosed CLM patients. In this study, we explored whether parenchyma-saving resection was...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lee S,Kim DH,Lee SK

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：: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：:We present a simple new method for establishing cardiopulmonary bypass to treat type A acute aortic dissection. Antegrade blood flow in the true lumen is theoretically best to prevent malperfusion and retrograde embolization. Central cannulation can be performed in the true lumen of the dissected ascending aorta using...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yamada T,Yamazato A

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of primary recurrent mediastinal dedifferentiated liposarcoma with unusual long-term survival. A woman who complained of dyspnea showed on imaging features a bulky posterior mediastinal mass which was completely excised and initially misdiagnosed as an angiomyolipoma. She recurred 15 months later and ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Coulibaly B,Bouvier C,Payan MJ,Thomas P

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transthoracic oesophagectomy is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Some oesophageal cancer (OC) patients with serious comorbidities cannot tolerate transthoracic oesophagectomy. Therefore, we have adopted a minimally invasive approach to oesophagectomy for such patients. METHODS:Eighty-five OC pa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Wang J,Jiang NQ,Jiang B,Wang ZL,Zhang XY

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A prosthetic system to repair secondary tricuspid valve regurgitation was developed. The conceptual engineering of the current device is based on 3D segmental remodelling of the tricuspid valve annulus in lieu of reductive annuloplasty. This study was designed to investigate the operational safety of the cur...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Riki-Marishani M,Gholoobi A,Sazegar G,Aazami MH,Hedjazi A,Sajjadian M,Ebrahimi M,Aghaii-Zade Torabi A

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：:The aim of this study was to compare our experience between open and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) approaches to the management of thoracic effusions in ventricular assist device (VAD) patients. This was a retrospective review of a prospectively collected database of VAD patients at a single institution. Pati...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Gilbert S,Kilic A,Yaeger K,Toyoda Y,Bermudez C,Siegenthaler MP,Kormos RL

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is still no consensus on the optimal management to treat pediatric mediastinitis. We assessed the efficacy of continuous irrigation and vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) for mediastinitis in children. This study retrospectively reviewed 20 patients aged <5 years with mediastinitis from December 2002 to December 2009...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ugaki S,Kasahara S,Arai S,Takagaki M,Sano S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00