Does the use of thiopental provide added cerebral protection during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest?

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose is to evaluate in vivo at rest and under stress conditions hemodynamic performance of the small size St. Jude Medical Regent (SJMR) prosthetic valve in patients with a body surface area (BSA) of 1.8 ± 0.11 m(2) and to define the role of valve prosthesis- patient mismatch on left ventricular mass ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Pisano C,D'Amico T,Palmeri C,Franchino R,Fattouch K,Bianco G,Ruvolo G

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Standardized outcome reporting is of critical importance for performance monitoring, improvement of existing techniques and introduction of novel technologies. Whether outcome reporting for surgical treatment of degenerative mitral valve disease complies with the guidelines has not been assessed to date. ME...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tomšic A,Arabkhani B,Schoones JW,van Brakel TJ,Takkenberg JJM,Palmen M,Klautz RJM

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The standard of care regarding endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) is still inhomogeneous across Europe. The current study aimed at elucidating patient-related factors favouring its application and procedure-related outcome in a tertiary care centre. METHODS:All patients who underwent coronary artery bypass gr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Andreas M,Wiedemann D,Stasek S,Kampf S,Ehrlich M,Eigenbauer E,Laufer G,Kocher A

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study was carried out to evaluate the indications for and outcomes of the hemiclamshell (HCS) approach (longitudinal partial sternotomy with antero-lateral thoracotomy) in patients undergoing mass resection in thoracic surgery. All patients (50) who underwent a HCS procedure in our department, betwe...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lebreton G,Baste JM,Thumerel M,Delcambre F,Velly JF,Jougon J

更新日期：2009-12-01 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：: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：: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：: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：:Left ventricular free wall rupture (LVFWR) is still an uncommon catastrophic complication after acute myocardial infarction (MI), and it is one of the most frequent causes of sudden cardiac death. Immediate surgical repair is the treatment of choice. When LVFWR presents acutely with tamponade and cardiogenic shock in ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Formica F,Corti F,Avalli L,Paolini G

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The HAART ring device has been introduced as a novel strategy to facilitate aortic valve repair. This rigid, elliptical device aims to restore normal leaflet configuration and to provide annular stabilization in the setting of aortic regurgitation. The goal of this preclinical study is to evaluate the in viv...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Andreas M,Russo M,Kuwata S,Cesarovic N,Wang C,Guidotti A,Lipiski M,Rankin JS,Regar E,Taramasso M,Maisano F,Weber A

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in thoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether a conservative fluid management strategy in the perioperative management of lung resection patients is associated with a reduced incidence of postoperative acute lung injury (PALI) and/or acute ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Evans RG,Naidu B

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma initially presenting as a solid huge mediastinal mass does not frequently occur. Although nowadays many patients with high-grade (aggressive) malignant lymphoma can be cured using a combination of immuno- and chemotherapy, rapid progression and acute complications caused by the tumor mass itself...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Aboud A,Marx G,Sayer H,Gummert JF

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been no published data yet on the serum level of antibodies against cholesterol (anti-cholesterol antibodies) in oncological patients. We decided to examine these levels in the sera of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Measurements were performed by ELISA technique in the sera of 44 NSCLC patient...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Egri G,Orosz I

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aneurysm formation and recurrent coarctation are common complications of coarctation repair, and various types of treatment have been described. Native aortic coarctation during adult life is rarer and can be responsible for severe complications. We report an original case of thoracic aortic aneurysm associated with n...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Maitrias P,Mage A,Belhomme D,Reix T

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether clopidogrel rather than aspirin plus a proton-pump inhibitor reduce the frequency of gastrointestinal complications after cardiac surgery. Altogether 40 publications were identified using the bel...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ziegelin M,Hoschtitzky A,Dunning J,Hooper T

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positron-emission tomography scans (PET) with fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose ((18)F- FDG) are usually negative in leiomyomas. Two patients underwent a PET that showed an increased (18)F- FDG uptake of the distal oesophagus suggestive for malignancy. Both patients were operated on and histologic examination revealed a ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Depypere L,Coosemans W,Nafteux P

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'Is it possible to predict the risk of ischaemic bowel after cardiac surgery?' Altogether 80 papers were found as a result of the reported search, of which 7 represented the best evidence to answer the c...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yap KH,Chua KC,Lim SL,Sin YK

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of temporary epicardial pacing wires during cardiac surgery is a routine procedure and has been associated with low morbidity. We describe a rare case of right paracardiac mass due to organized pericardial hematoma with right atrial compression around the epicardial pacing wires left in-situ, presenting three ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kapoor A,Syal S,Gupta N,Gupta A

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although innominate artery transection for innominate artery compression of the trachea is recently used for prevention of life-threatening complications (e.g. massive bleeding and obstructive apnoea) in patients with neurological disorders, pre-existing tracheostomy poses a risk of mediastinal infection with sternoto...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Hasegawa T,Oshima Y,Bitoh Y,Iwaki R

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is limited information about the size change of a knitted Dacron graft (Gelseal™) used in the thoracic aorta. We evaluated the diameters of the Gelseal™ grafts at a long-term follow-up for 3.7 ± 1.3 years (1-5.9 years; median, 4.0 years), which were used for replacement of the ascending aorta in 59 patients with...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Takami Y,Tajima K,Kato W,Fujii K,Hibino M,Munakata H,Uchida K,Sakai Y

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the impact of hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S) on myocardium in the setting of cold crystalloid cardioplegia and cardiopulmonary bypass (CP/CPB). Eighteen male Yorkshire pigs underwent 1 h CP/CPB followed by 2 h of reperfusion. Pigs received either: placebo (control, n=9), or H(2)S (as NaHS) as a bolus/infusio...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Osipov RM,Robich MP,Feng J,Chan V,Clements RT,Deyo RJ,Szabo C,Sellke FW

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We experienced the surgical repair of an extremely rare pulmonary artery dissection without pulmonary hypertension. The patient had multiple coronary-pulmonary artery fistulae, which presumably caused pulmonary artery dissection. The surgical treatment included the closure of the multiple coronary fistulae and the res...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Matsumura Y,Ogino H,Sasaki H,Nakanishi N

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:False aortic aneurysm is an uncommon complication after oesophageal perforation and results in a high rate of mortality. A 63-year-old patient presented with acute chest pain. Biochemical tests (cardiac enzymes) and electrocardiogram were normal. A thoracic and abdominal CT scan was performed, and showed a foreign bod...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Berna P,Pequignot A,De Temmerman P,De Dominicis F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defect has become an alternative to surgery. We present a patient with hemodynamic collapse secondary to cardiac perforation occurring 36 h after the placement of an Amplatzer Septal Occluder and discuss complications of this kind of device. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Vojácek J,Mates M,Popelová J,Pavel P

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mesenteric ischaemia (MesI) remains a rare but lethal complication following cardiac surgery. Previously identified risk factors for MesI mortality (age, poor left ventricular (LV) function, cardiopulmonary bypass time and blood loss) are non-specific and cannot necessarily be modified. This study aims to id...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sastry P,Hardman G,Page A,Parker R,Goddard M,Large S,Jenkins DP

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was: in patients with inoperable early-stage primary lung cancer does microwave ablation (MWA) or stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SBRT) achieve improved outcomes in terms of local control, recurrence, survival and com...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Watson RA,Tol I,Gunawardana S,Tsakok MT

更新日期：2019-10-01 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:Our goal was to evaluate, through a systematic review, the efficacy of plasmapheresis in the preoperative preparation of the patient for a thymectomy for the treatment of myasthenia gravis. METHODS:MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS, Scopus and CENTRAL databases were searched. The following outcomes were evaluated: my...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Reis TA,Cataneo DC,Cataneo AJM

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anatomical variations of one or both thymic upper poles located behind the left innominate vein (LIV) are found in some patients; however, minimally invasive dissection of ectopic thymic tissues behind the LIV is technically complex. We describe a case of a dumbbell-shaped thymoma behind the LIV. The patient was succe...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zhang H,Zheng Y,Chen LQ,Wang Y

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00