Late driveline left ventricular assist device infection treated with frozen-and-thawed allogeneic platelet gel.

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：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effects of body mass index (BMI) on early outcomes after revascularization using either on-pump or off-pump surgery. METHODS:Data for 3714 of 4314 patients who underwent surgical revascularization at our institution between 1999 and 2008 were analysed. Patients were divided into two group...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Caliskan E,Güsewell S,Seifert B,Theusinger OM,Starck CT,Pavicevic J,Reser D,Holubec T,Plass A,Falk V,Emmert MY

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal compartment syndrome is a possible complication after aneurysm repair and has a high mortality rate. Although there has been an increment in patient survival rates after aneurysm repair, there has also been an increase in this entity. However, there are few data about the incidence and management of this com...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ferreira J,Canedo A,Barreto P,Vaz A

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：: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：:Surgical nuances of the implantation procedure of the HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist system (Abbott Corp., IL, USA) are discussed in this study. Particular attention is devoted to surgical details, preventative actions and considerations related to alternative implantation strategies. Dedicated surgical implantat...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Netuka I

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two cases of intrathoracic migration of Steinman wire used for the treatment of the fracture and shoulder dislocation. The migrations were symptomatic with back pain in our cases. The treatment involved removing of the pin via thoracotomy. The postoperative course was uneventful. Intrathoracic migration of S...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sarper A,Urgüden M,Dertsiz L,Demircan A

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac myxomas are the commonest benign tumour of the heart. We are describing a rare presentation of a myxoma in a patient with renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Since there was no single reported case of myxoma with RCC, a presumptive diagnosis of RCC with right atrial extension of tumour thrombus was made. Both the tumo...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Gopalakrishnan M,Benjamin M,Kamath M,Thekkepurackal R

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The use of staplers for thoracic surgery has been widely accepted and regarded as a safe procedure. However, adverse events (AEs) of stapling are occasionally experienced. The aim of this retrospective study was to analyse the AEs of stapling in pulmonary vascular surgery. METHODS:A retrospective multi-inst...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yano M,Takao M,Fujinaga T,Arimura T,Fukai I,Ota S,Saito Y,Okuda K

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was: What is the role of mechanical valve prostheses in pulmonary valve replacement late after tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) repair? Altogether more than 30 papers were found using the reported search, of which ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Abbas JR,Hoschtitzky JA

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a rare case of fatal early acute thrombosis of mechanical mitral prosthesis. METHODS:A 62-year-old lady, who underwent closed mitral valvotomy for rheumatic heart disease 19 years ago, presented with Canadian Cardiovascular Society Class II angina and New York Heart Association Class III dyspnoea. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Dandekar U,Kalkat M,Smallpeice C

更新日期：2006-08-01 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：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:Previous series of minimally invasive mitral valve repairs showed excellent results at up to 10 years of follow-up. The goal of this study was to assess the long-term durability beyond 10 years of the edge-to-edge repair for myxomatous degeneration performed through a minimally invasive approach. METHODS:Ni...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Belluschi I,Lapenna E,Blasio A,Del Forno B,Giacomini A,Ruggeri S,Schiavi D,Castiglioni A,Alfieri O,De Bonis M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is a severe and life-threatening entity. The incidence of penetrating trauma to the aortic arch is not known, because most patients die of haemorrhage even before they receive adequate treatment. Clinical signs of such injuries include external or internal haemorrhage, bruit...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Samanidis G,Dimitriou S,Sakorafas A,Khoury M

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchopulmonary typical carcinoid tumors are well known as low-grade malignant tumors with fairly benign behaviors; however, distant metastasis after complete resection and multiple carcinoid tumors in the resected lungs have been sporadically reported. Lesser resections are preferred including lung-sparing surgery, ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chen F,Sato T,Fujinaga T,Sakai H,Miyahara R,Bando T,Date H

更新日期：2010-12-01 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：:We investigated the pro-apoptotic potential of pericardial fluids from patients with different clinical conditions on cultured neonatal rat cardiomyocytes. Pericardial fluids were obtained during open heart surgery from 88 patients with ischemic heart disease (n=44), valvular heart disease (n=32), or aortic disease (n...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Doi K,Hasegawa K,Fujita M,Yamazato A,Yamanaka K,Watanabe M,Tambara K,Komeda M

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) of soft tissues is a rare low-grade vascular tumour, with variable malignancy. Mediastinal localization is exceptional. We report the first case of a radically resected EHE of the azygos vein (AV). A 47-year old man presented to our institution with an asymptomatic incidental nec...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： De Palma A,Pagliarulo V,Ardò N,Loizzi D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients with pleural infections frequently have several comorbidities and inferior long-term survival. We hypothesized that these patients represent a vulnerable cohort with high rates of hospitalization and frequent use of healthcare services. This study aims to ascertain the need for and causes of treatme...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lehtomäki AI,Nevalainen RM,Toikkanen VJ,Pohja ES,Nieminen JJ,Laurikka JO,Khan JA

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether treatment with magnesium in addition to an anti-arrhythmic is beneficial to patients who have gone into atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. Altogether 466 papers were identified using the ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Patel A,Rao J,Dunning J

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of its favourable haemodynamic characteristics and easy implantability, Mitroflow aortic valve bioprosthesis has been the valve of choice for many surgeons in patients with small aortic annulus. Disappointingly, early structural valve deterioration and high transvalvular gradients have been reported mostly in ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chiariello GA,Villa E,Messina A,Dalla Tomba M,Cirillo M,Brunelli F,Mhagna Z,Troise G

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major postoperative complication following cardiac surgery. Diabetes mellitus is a major cause of nephropathy and end-stage renal failure. We aimed to evaluate the occurrence of adverse renal outcomes, in diabetic patients, between on-pump (CPB) and off-pump (OPCAB) coronary artery bypas...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Modine T,Zannis C,Salleron J,Provot F,Gourlay T,Duhamel A,Koussa M,Fayad G

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：:Aortic mural thrombi in a normal (non-aneurysmal or minimally atherosclerotic) vessel are an uncommon condition. They are usually located in the descending aorta and, less frequently, in the aortic arch or in the abdominal aorta. The typical clinical presentation is the appearance of symptoms/signs of peripheral arter...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Maloberti A,Oliva F,De Chiara B,Giannattasio C

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：:Coarctation of thoracic aorta is an uncommon diagnosis in adults. Catheter-based intervention consisting of primary ballooning and stenting is becoming one of the methods of choice for the treatment of native coarctation. We describe the case of a young adult with coarctation of the aorta treated unsuccessfully with p...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nikolov D,Grigorova V,Petrov I,Ivanov V

更新日期：2011-07-01 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