Initial experience with cinematic rendering for the visualization of extracardiac anatomy in complex congenital heart defects†.

abstract：:A 52-year-old man, without a medical history, presented with an incidentally detected large, intrathoracic aneurysm of the right subclavian artery. The aneurysm was characterized by the absence of a proximal neck and extended distally close to the origin of the right vertebral artery. We successfully excluded this ane...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Van Leemput A,Maleux G,Heye S,Nevelsteen A

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aprotinin reduces bleeding and transfusion rates in patients undergoing coronary surgery while on clopidogrel. However, safety studies have indicated that aprotinin may have a possible adverse effect related to an increased incidence of thromboembolic events. We therefore studied the adenosinediphosphate (ADP) mediate...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lindvall G,Sartipy U,Bjessmo S,Svenarud P,Lindvall B,van der Linden J

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Atrial tachyarrhythmia, including atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter (AFL) and intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia (IART), occur frequently in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD), who may undergo multiple surgical procedures throughout life. However, data on the effectiveness of concomitant arr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ramdjan TTTK,Mouws EMJP,Kik C,Roos-Hesselink JW,Bogers AJJC,de Groot NMS

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation has aroused clinical concern. We describe a case of a 39-year-old female patient diagnosed as bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome and concomitant pectus excavatum with a Haller index of 3.32. The patient received bilateral lung t...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zhang Z,Ding H,Liu F,Chen J

更新日期：2020-02-01 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 hypertrophic and keloid scarring of the sternotomy wound, is surgical excision with or without adjuvant treatment of any benefit in reducing the size of the scar? Altogether, more than ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Pai VB,Cummings I

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pectus excavatum is one of the most common congenital deformities of the chest wall. The aim of the study was to analyse 621 artefacts (reliefs, sculptures, paintings) from Ancient Egypt in terms of anatomical defects of the chest. The team which analysed artefacts consisted of historians of medicine and thoracic surg...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bialas AJ,Kaczmarski J,Kozak J,Kempinska-Miroslawska B

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pericardial tamponade is a life-threatening emergency. Chyle is a rare cause of pericardial effusion and can lead to cardiac tamponade. This case illustrates the presentation, work-up and operative video of a patient in pericardial tamponade secondary to chylopericardium. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Liberman M,Klopfenstein JJ

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflow or outflow obstruction is a rare, but critical complication after HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device implantation. We retrospectively reviewed 166 patients who underwent primary HeartMate 3 implantation at our centre between November 2014 and July 2019. Three cases of inflow obstruction and 3 cases of o...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kaku Y,Naka Y,Witer L,Topkara V,Colombo P,Sayer G,Uriel N,Takeda K

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Dividing the intersegmental planes with a stapler during pulmonary segmentectomy leads to volume loss in the remnant segment. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of segment division methods on preserved lung volume and pulmonary function after segmentectomy. METHODS:Using image analysis softwa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tao H,Tanaka T,Hayashi T,Yoshida K,Furukawa M,Yoshiyama K,Okabe K

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The differences in clinical features, surgical outcome and long-term prognosis between men and women who undergo surgery for Type A aortic dissection are not well known. METHODS:From January 2004 to December 2016, 303 patients, consisting of 147 women and 156 men, underwent surgery for acute Type A aortic d...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Suzuki T,Asai T,Kinoshita T

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An algorithm of preoperative mediastinal nodal staging with endobronchial/endoesophageal ultrasonography (EBUS/EUS) and transcervical extended mediastinal lymphadenectomy (TEMLA) combined with laparoscopy/peritoneal lavage and cytology was analyzed to establish the realistic criteria for radical multimodality treatmen...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zielinski M,Hauer J,Hauer L,Pankowski J,Nabialek T,Szlubowski A

更新日期：2010-02-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVES:In the belief that stress is the main determinant of leaflet quality deterioration, we sought to evaluate the effect of annular and/or sino-tubular junction dilatation on leaflet stress. A finite element computer-assisted stress analysis was used to model four different anatomic conditions and analyse the co...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Weltert L,de Tullio MD,Afferrante L,Salica A,Scaffa R,Maselli D,Verzicco R,De Paulis R

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Embolization of a percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion device is a rare, but potentially life-threatening, complication. In this report, we present the case of an embolization of such a device into the left ventricular outflow tract causing extensive damage to the mitral subvalvular apparatus and requiring mit...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yilmaz A,Starinieri P,Antonic M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical revascularization remains the standard of care for many patients. Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) without cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has evolved during the past 20 years, and as such can significantly reduce the occurrence of neurological complications. While avoiding the aortic cross-clamp...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Emmert MY,Grünenfelder J,Scherman J,Cocchieri R,van Boven WJ,Falk V,Salzberg SP

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Bronchopulmonary carcinoid tumours are relatively uncommon primary lung neoplasms. A small proportion of these lesions are predominantly endobronchial and do not extend beyond the bronchial wall. Endoscopic resection can be performed, but carries around a one in three risk of local recurrence and, therefore,...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nowak K,Karenovics W,Nicholson AG,Jordan S,Dusmet M

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：:We performed surgical repair of a giant left coronary ostial aneurysm after aortic root replacement using composite valve graft (modified Bentall procedure) in a patient with Marfan syndrome. Aneurysmal formation in the left main stem itself is very rare. In order to avoid mobilizing the coronary ostium from severe ad...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Okamoto K,Casselman FP,De Geest R,Vanermen H

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Risk prediction models in cardiac surgery tend to lose their predictive performance over time. This statistical primer aims to provide an overview of updating methods with their strengths and weaknesses. This is important, as model updating may be an efficient and good alternative to the de novo development of risk mo...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Siregar S,Nieboer D,Versteegh MIM,Steyerberg EW,Takkenberg JJM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neoadjuvant (preoperative) therapy and combined modality therapy have become focuses of interest in the effort to prolong survival and to reduce recurrence rates in patients with esophageal cancer. Staging of the tumor is a critical step in establishing which therapeutic option is appropriate. Once surgical management...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Palotás A,Paszt A,Szentpáli K,Lázár G

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ascending aortic dissection with aortic coarctation has a high mortality. There are few reports of successful surgical management of the combined condition. We report a case of a successful one-stage repair of type A aortic dissection with aortic coarctation, using an extra-anatomic bypass to connect the ascending to ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Cranfield KR,Brackenbury ET,Fraser SC

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penetrating cardiac injury is rare and frequently not survivable. Significant haemorrhage resulting in cardiac tamponade commonly ensues. Such cardiac tamponade is a clear clinical, radiological and sonographic indicator of significant underlying injury. In the absence of cardiac tamponade, diagnosis can be more chall...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Connelly TM,Kolcow W,Veerasingam D,DaCosta M

更新日期：2017-02-01 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 report a case of successful treatment of a mycotic aneurysm of the thoracic aorta. A 65-year-old man with a dissecting aneurysm presented with urinary tract infection. He had a history of severe liver cirrhosis. Two weeks after admission, he had a high-grade fever and enhanced computed tomography (CT) demonstrated ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Takahashi Y,Tsutsumi Y,Monta O,Ohashi H

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Coronary artery bypass grafting for multivessel disease requires an appropriate graft design to avoid the competition of flow between the graft and the native vessel in order to achieve a sufficient coronary flow and durable graft patency. METHODS:Three-dimensional computational models of the left coronary ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Koyama S,Itatani K,Yamamoto T,Miyazaki S,Kitamura T,Taketani T,Ono M,Miyaji K

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of surgery in the treatment of patients with stage IIIa non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and mediastinal node involvement is examined in this best evidence topic according to a structured protocol. A total of 579 papers were identified using the outlined search, 12 of which were deemed to represent the best...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bakir M,Fraser S,Routledge T,Scarci M

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：:Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) involving the heart is a rare phenomenon. We present a case of late metastasis of RCC in the left ventricular myocardium, 23 years after the patient had a nephrectomy for 'organ-confined' primary disease. Open surgical biopsy was required to confirm the diagnosis in this patient. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Talukder MQ,Deo SV,Maleszewski JJ,Park SJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 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