Small pulmonary granuloma is often misdiagnosed as lung cancer by positron emission tomography/computer tomography in diabetic patients.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study addressed the assumption of increased morbidity and mortality after surgical aortic valve replacement in patients older than 80 years with severe aortic stenosis. METHODS:This prospective study was performed in consecutive patients referred for aortic valve replacement. The age-dependent change i...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Hussain AI,Auensen A,Brunborg C,Beitnes JO,Gullestad L,Pettersen KI

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bovine jugular veins (BJVs) (Contegra) are valve-bearing pulmonary artery substitutes. Their valves have higher profiles than human pulmonary valves; this might result in less optimal performance. Therefore, we investigated the impact of stress and undersizing on conduit performance with ergometry, echocardiography an...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Boethig D,Ernst F,Sarikouch S,Norozi K,Lotz J,Opherk JP,Meister M,Breymann T

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the maze procedure is highly effective for most patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), its standardized application to elderly patients is controversial. Between 2004 and 2007, 143 patients with a mean age of 65 years of age or older underwent the modified Cox-maze procedure concomitant with other cardiac pr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nakamura T,Izutani H,Sawa Y

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bilateral coronary artery fistulas with the coronary artery stenosis are rare. In this case, we successfully performed closure of coronary artery fistulas with coronary artery bypass grafting. Furthermore, we were able to measure the flow in the coronary artery fistulas using transit-time flow measurement. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yamamoto Y,Ushijima T,Takata M,Watanabe G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) is routinely used to interrupt normal perfusion of the brain and prevent subsequent cerebral ischemic injury during cardiac surgery, it is associated with various forms of neurologic disturbances. Neurologic sequelae after prolonged HCA include motor, memory...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ananiadou OG,Drossos GE,Bibou KN,Palatianos GM,Johnson EO

更新日期：2005-12-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To determine the outcome of a bailout procedure using the right ventricle to re-assist the left ventricle in neonates after technically adequate coarctectomy but a failing borderline left heart. METHODS:The surgical procedure was performed on bypass. A 'reversed' 6-mm surgical shunt was inserted between the...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Brown SC,Eyskens B,Boshoff D,Cools B,Heying R,Rega F,Meyns B,Gewillig M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 65-year old man who had undergone right pneumonectomy for lung cancer presented with superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome due to recurrent bulky disease on follow-up after 14 months. Complete resection of the tumour was achieved, and the SVC system was reconstructed with separated double grafts. The right graft was ana...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kozu Y,Takamochi K,Oh S,Suzuki K

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 2-stage elephant trunk procedure is widely used to treat extensive disease of the aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta. The 2nd stage of the procedure can be accomplished with both a standard surgical procedure and a retrograde transfemoral endovascular approach using the dangling graft as proximal landing zo...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Agostinelli A,Carino D,Borrello B,Nicolini F

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Few reports on the outcomes of patients treated for Stanford type A acute aortic intramural haematoma (TAAIMH) and retrograde thrombosed type A acute aortic dissection exist. This study aimed to evaluate their long-term results and predictors of adverse outcomes. METHODS:We retrospectively analysed 40 patie...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chen YY,Yen HT,Lo CM,Wu CC,Huang DK,Sheu JJ

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infective endocarditis is a life threatening disease with high mortality and morbidity, including brain infarction concomitant with intracranial hemorrhage. Generally, patients with a recent intracranial hemorrhage are believed to be a contraindication to undergo cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. However, s...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ota T,Okada K,Kano H,Okita Y

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study investigated whether withdrawal of aprotinin from combined low-dose aprotinin/tranexamic acid (TXA) antifibrinolytic therapy altered postoperative blood loss and transfusion requirements in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery employing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The study included da...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Vonk AB,Meesters MI,Schats J,Romijn JW,Jansen EK,Boer C

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an effort to improve the current lung cancer treatment outcomes in Britain, National guidelines were published followed by the introduction of National Lung Cancer Audit (LUCADA) project. LUCADA has defined active treatment as any therapeutic intervention with the aim of improving the quality or length of patients'...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Devbhandari MP,Joshi V,Barber P,Krysiak P,Shah R,Jones MT

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plastic bronchitis (PB) is a life-threatening complication in single ventricle (SV) patients of which the exact pathophysiology, outcome and optimal treatment are still unclear. This study aims to systematically review the literature to give insight into the characteristics, outcome and management options of SV patien...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Harteveld LM,Blom NA,Hazekamp MG,Ten Harkel ADJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：:Spontaneous aneurysm in the axillary artery is extremely rare. The standard treatment for axillary artery aneurysm has been surgical repair, but endovascular management of select aneurysms using stent grafts has become more prevalent with the development of endoluminal technology. We report the case of a 36-year old m...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Park SK,Hwang JK,Park SC,Kim SD

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Shed blood is known to be a source of lipid micro-emboli in cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to characterize the occurrence of these particles at different stages of the operation, and to study their occurrence in the circulation at multiple time-points after the retransfusion of shed blood. Forty-four patie...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Jönsson H,Eyjolfsson A,Scicluna S,Paulsson P,Johnsson P

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is the fastest method for diagnosing aortic dissection type A and allows 3D TEE, even in hemodynamically instable patients. 3D TEE may provide additional information on aortic morphology, the involvement of coronary arteries by the dissection and aortic valve function. In this re...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Scohy TV,Geniets B,McGhie J,Bogers AJ

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognosis for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with chest wall invasion can vary due to the heterogeneous nature of the cell population. Because NSCLC with large tumors (>7 cm) have been reclassified as T3, the applicability of the new designation must be evaluated. We reviewed 140 patients with chest wall T3 an...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Suzuki M,Yoshida S,Moriya Y,Hoshino H,Mizobuchi T,Okamoto T,Yoshino I

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：:The aim of this work was to question the necessity of repeated administration of warm blood cardioplegia in modern cardiac surgery. A consecutive series of 4014 patients underwent cardiosurgical procedures in the period from January 2001 to December 2006 in our centre, where modified Calafiore warm blood-cardioplegic ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ghazy T,Allham O,Ouda A,Kappert U,Matschke K

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：:Diffuse tracheobronchial calcification is a physiological condition associated with advanced age, especially in women. A calcified bronchus can be fractured during major lung resections (lobectomy, bilobectomy, and pneumonectomy), exposing patients to intraoperative air leakage and broncho-pleural fistula (BPF) occurr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ibrahim M,Pindozzi F,Menna C,Rendina EA

更新日期：2016-02-01 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：:We describe the case history of a 43-year-old male with type 1 Brugada syndrome. He was fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) for primary prevention nine years ago. After admission for inappropriate shocks, an abnormal position of the lead was discovered. Further investigations (chest X-ray and t...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Defaye P,Kane A,Jacon P,Obadia J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The effect of the lunar cycle and seasonal variation on ascending aortic dissection surgery outcomes is unknown. We investigated these temporal effects on risk-adjusted hospital mortality and then on the length of stay (LOS) following surgery for survivors. METHODS:We examined prospectively collected data f...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Shuhaiber JH,Fava JL,Shin T,Dobrilovic N,Ehsan A,Bert A,Sellke F

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:If mitral valve repair is not feasible, mitral valve replacement remains the only option. Based on our overall experience with the On-X mitral valve, the aim of this study was to investigate early and late outcomes after mitral valve replacement using this latest generation prosthesis. METHODS:From 1998 to ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Murana G,Alfonsi J,Savini C,Mariani C,Coppola G,Lo Coco V,Pilato E,Pacini D,Di Bartolomeo R

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely used to treat depression. We report a case of serotonin syndrome following cardiac surgery. This syndrome is rare in the cardiac literature. The clinical features, diagnosis and management of this unusual syndrome are described. In patients with polypharmacy, ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Shanmugam G,Kent B,Alsaiwadi T,Baskett R

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to evaluate left ventricle twist mechanics in mid-ventricular obstructive and apical type of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and changes induced by myectomy. We studied 3 consecutive patients by cardiac magnetic resonance preoperatively and 6 weeks after myectomy. We calculated the apical and basal rotations at t...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Adhyapak SM,Menon PG,Rao Parachuri V

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00