Extended latissimus dorsi chimeric thoracoplasty with a vascular supercharge for Aspergillus empyema.

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：:A two-month-old male infant with tetralogy of Fallot underwent a right-sided modified Blalock-Taussig shunt using a 4 mm expanded polytetrafluoroethylene graft through a right thoracotomy. Five months later, the patient developed otitis media, followed by repeated relapses of pneumonia and fever of unknown origin. Mul...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Matsuhisa H,Yoshimura N,Kitahara J,Otaka S,Ichida F,Funada H,Misaki T

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cross-clamping the main pulmonary artery (PA) is a risky, stressful procedure for the general thoracic surgeon performing video-assisted thoracic major pulmonary resection (VATS). However, converting VATS to thoracotomy each time PA clamping is planned is a poor tactic. We present a simpler technique for VATS than the...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kamiyoshihara M,Nagashima T,Ibe T,Takeyoshi I

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVES Video-thoracoscopic surgery (VTS) has been accepted as a safe and credible technique since 1990. Lung injury is one of the main perioperative complications. Few data are available about cardiac trauma and VTS-related false aneurysm of the left ventricular (LV) wall has not yet been reported. METHODS A 62-y...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Guihaire J,Flecher E,de Latour B,Verhoye JP

更新日期：2012-07-01 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

abstract：:We present an alternative idea for valve-sparing technique combining the advantages of the reimplantation and the benefits of the remodeling techniques. We replace the sinuses of Valsalva using three Dacron skirts from inside of the aorta. The physiological anatomy of the Valsalva sinuses and their dynamic properties ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ruvolo G,Fattouch K

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcatheter device closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) is a minimally invasive technique that offers an alternative to conventional surgical repair. There are risks imposed by this technique; however, they compare favourably with risks of surgical closure. Here, we present a case of a 59-year old male with late ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tchantchaleishvili V,Melvin AL,Ling FS,Knight PA

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：:Multiple bilateral pulmonary arterio-venous malformations (PAVM) were diagnosed in a 15-year-old girl with erythrocytosis. Although transcatheter embolotherapy is generally accepted as a treatment of PAVM, the largest lesion in the right lower lobe was fed by a 13-mm diameter feeding artery without downstream narrowin...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kohno M,Noda K,Moriyama H,Nishimura Y

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic echinococcosis is an endemic parasitic infestation caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. Although infestation of any part of human body can occur, isolated cardiac involvement is uncommon. We present a case of isolated hydatidosis involving the ascending aorta. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tosya A,Uymaz B,Celebi S,Aybek T

更新日期：2015-10-01 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：:In order to determine anticoagulation strategies in OPCAB a questionnaire survey among 750 European cardio-thoracic surgeons was performed. Questions addressed volume of OPCAB procedures performed, intra- and perioperative heparinization and antiplatelet therapy, as well as perioperative management. A total of 325 (43...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Englberger L,Streich M,Tevaearai H,Carrel TP

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Segmental arterial mediolysis is a rare vascular disease that leads to spontaneous intra-abdominal haemorrhage, which causes shock and bowel ischaemia, and is associated with a high mortality rate. Here, we present a case of spontaneous intra-abdominal haemorrhage due to segmental arterial mediolysis in a patient who ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lee J,Ahn HY,I H,Kim CW

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The classic cut-and-sew maze procedure is successful in 85-95% of patients. However, the technical complexity has prompted modifications of the maze procedure. The objective of this study was...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bakker RC,Akin S,Rizopoulos D,Kik C,Takkenberg JJ,Bogers AJ

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart tumors are very rare neoplasms. Solitary fibrous tumors are mesenchymal neoplasms first described as pleura-based lesions. We are the first to describe the clinical symptoms, surgical technique for removal, histology, and exact location as well as medium-term follow-up of a solitary fibrous tumor in the heart. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bothe W,Goebel H,Kunze M,Beyersdorf F

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'In patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) excision, what is the best way to locate a subcentimetre solitary pulmonary nodule (PN) in order to achieve successful excision?' Altog...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zaman M,Bilal H,Woo CY,Tang A

更新日期：2012-08-01 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：: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：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：:Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a rare but serious complication following coronary artery bypass surgery. Our study investigates the risk factors and mortality associated with DSWI with other risk models for DSWI. Data was collected prospectively on 7602 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting±conco...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ariyaratnam P,Bland M,Loubani M

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The effect of antegrade pulmonary blood flow (APBF) has never been studied in the bidirectional Glenn (BDG) procedure performed late. METHODS:Records of 112 consecutive patients who had a BDG procedure during a 10-year period were reviewed retrospectively. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on wh...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yan T,Tong G,Zhang B,Yan F,Zhou X,Wang X,Lu H,Ma T,Wang X,Yu H,Sun Z,Zhang W

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Valved stents are new land for cardiac surgeons even though they are being used more frequently by interventional disciplines. This paper presents simple steps to build a patient-specific pulmonary valved stent and its delivery device. The design concept was tested by random participants at a med-tech meeting. The val...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Huber CH,Marty B,von Segesser LK

更新日期：2007-08-01 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：:A 68-year old man with a cardiac tumour was admitted for robotic tumour resection using the da Vinci S Surgical System. While undergoing preoperative examination, he was found to have a persistent left superior vena cava. After general anaesthesia and single-lung ventilation, cardiopulmonary bypass was established, wi...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tarui T,Ishikawa N,Ohtake H,Watanabe G

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small peripheral lung cancers (2 cm or less maximum diameter) are often surgically resected, and the survival rate of those patients has been reported to be significantly higher than that of patients with tumors 2.1 cm or more in diameter. We evaluated the status of these small tumors diagnosed during surgery, followi...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Funakoshi Y,Sawabata N,Takeda S,Okumura Y,Hayakawa M,Maeda H

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in thoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether adjuvant antifungal therapy is useful after pulmonary surgery for aspergilloma. One hundred and sixteen papers were identified using the search described below, of which 5 papers presented the b...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Benhamed L,Woelffle D

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Repeat median sternotomy in paediatrics though associated with increased perioperative risks, yet the incidence of injury to the underlying structures during sternal re-entry is poorly quantified. We reviewed 108 patients undergoing repeat sternotomies (group-I) and a control group of 516 patients undergoing first tim...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Elahi MM,Kirke R,Lee D,Dhannapuneni RR,Hickey MS

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sternal wound infections occur with an incidence between 0.4 and 5% in the adult as well as the pediatric population. However, in contrast to the adults, established treatment options do not exist in the pediatric population. We evaluated our preliminary results with 3 neonates, respectively, small infants (mean age 2...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Fleck T,Simon P,Burda G,Wolner E,Wollenek G

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement through right anterior minithoracotomy has been shown as a reliable and interesting approach. However, the placement of a sutured valve may be challenging and time-consuming in some cases. Sutureless bioprosthesis is an elegant alternative in order to facilitate its placemen...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Hysi I,Carjaliu I,Gautier L,Fabre O

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00