abstract：:Pulmonary venous obstruction after repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection remains potential and understanding of its mechanisms is warranted. Morphology of the pulmonary vein was qualitatively analyzed in 48 consecutive patients undergoing repair of non-isomeric total anomalous pulmonary venous connecti...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ando M,Takahashi Y,Kikuchi T

更新日期：2004-12-01 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：:It is uncommon to find an iatrogenic foreign body after thoracic surgery. We present a case of migration of a surgical sponge left inadvertently in the mediastinum during a troublesome mediastinoscopy, that migrated into the trachea 6 years later with airway obstruction. The foreign body was extracted through rigid br...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Haddad R,Judice LF,Chibante A,Ferraz D

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various forms of renal replacement therapies are available to treat acute renal failure (ARF) after cardiac surgery. The objective of this study was to assess the incidence of ARF developing postoperatively necessitating continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) in adult patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (C...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bapat V,Sabetai M,Roxburgh J,Young C,Venn G

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gut ischaemia following cardiac surgery carries a high mortality and is usually due to non-occlusive mesenteric ischaemia. We reviewed 4464 patients undergoing cardiac surgery over a 5-year period. Sixteen of them developed gut ischaemia post-operatively, 13 of whom were discovered at laparotomies while the remaining ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Hasan S,Ratnatunga C,Lewis CT,Pillai R

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute aortic occlusion with subsequent ischemia-reperfusion of the lower extremities is well known to predispose to lung injury. Melatonin (MEL), a pineal hormone, is a free radical scavenger and an antioxidant. The purpose of this study was to assess the putative protective role of MEL in lung ischemia-reperfusion in...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Okutan H,Savas C,Delibas N

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 21-year-old man presented with a recent onset history of tingling and numbness of his left upper limb. He also had a 3 year history of anhydrosis affecting the left half of his face and left upper limb. Clinical and Doppler assessment did not reveal any vascular cause for his symptoms. However, a chest roentgenogram...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Karthik S,Smith J,Thorpe JA

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 51-year-old female patient was admitted to our department. She had symptoms of dysphagia, regurgitation of a fleshy mass into the mouth, and attacks of dyspnea. Every effort was made for diagnosis. At cervical exploration, upper esophageal polyp was discovered incidentally, and removed. We present this case because ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ozcelik C,Onat S,Dursun M,Arslan A

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines and quantifies the potential risk factors for increased mid-term mortality in elderly patients (> or = 75 years old) undergoing cardiac surgery. We undertook a retrospective analysis of 840 consecutive elderly patients who underwent cardiac surgery (CABG and/or Valve) between April 1997 and March 2...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Srinivasan AK,Oo AY,Grayson AD,Lowe R,Perry RA,Fabri BM,Rashid A

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute endocarditis complicated by aortic valve regurgitation is an uncommon finding in adults with surgical untreated tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). The hemodynamic consequences for both, the right and left ventricles, are significant. However, the right ventricle may be in a disastrous situation, since a compromised righ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Knobloch K,Lichtenberg A,Haverich A,Leyh RG

更新日期：2004-06-01 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：:A novel method of hiatus hernia repair is presented in the course of which a 4-6 cm incision is made into tendinous portion of the diaphragm beginning at the esophagus hiatus and carried into the anterolateral direction. This allows the mobilized esophagus to be displaced anteriorly. A classic Belsey-procedure is done...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Fokin A,Robicsek F

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1995 we have routinely used epiaortic scanning in cardiac surgery and since 1998 we have employed off-pump surgery for coronary revascularization. In patients with extensive atherosclerosis in the ascending aorta we tried to assess whether or not conversion from a planned on-pump to off-pump coronary surgery aff...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bergman P,Hadjinikolaou L,Dellgren G,van der Linden J

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether changing operative technique based on epiaortic ultrasound reduces the incidence of intra-operative stroke during cardiac surgery? Altogether 179 papers were found using the reported search, of w...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Das S,Dunning J

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative lobar torsion is a life-threatening complication of pulmonary resection. To prevent this complication, pulmonary lobe fixation has been proposed. We present here a new technique of middle lobe fixation after right upper lobectomy, using TachoComb, a collagen fleece coated with fibrin glue. This technique...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Higashiyama M,Takami K,Higaki N,Kodama K

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical management of the aortic arch pathologies is controversial. Primary anastomosis and patch aortoplasties combined with end-to-end anastomosis have some complications like recurrence and aneurysm formation. Surgical repair of apical muscular (Swiss-cheese) defects is also still under debate. A 6-year-old pa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Cetin G,Tireli E,Ozkara A,Oztunç F

更新日期：2004-03-01 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：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was, what is the optimal dose of aspirin post cardiac surgery that should be given to prevent graft occlusion and prolong survival. Altogether, 114 papers were found from Medline and 59 papers were found fro...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Dunning J,Das S

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary sequestration is a relatively rare but clinically significant form of congenital broncho-pulmonary foregut malformation. It is characterized by a segment of non-functioning lung parenchyma that receives its blood supply from anomalous systemic arteries. This report shows the role of contrast enhanced three-d...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sancak T,Cangir AK,Atasoy C,Ozdemir N

更新日期：2003-12-01 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：:Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is a very common disease and recurrence is a major concern for the post-first-time victims. Owing to the convenience and popularity of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), should we still wait for recurrence before we perform this minimal invasive procedure to cure the di...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chou SH,Cheng YJ,Kao EL

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-year-old woman visited our hospital for mild exertional dyspnea. Radiological investigations revealed a giant bulla of the left lung that was treated with video-assisted thoracoscopic bullectomy. The result of treatment was a better stamina, and, more strikingly, a major change of voice. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Schnater JM,Plaisier PW,van den Berg PM,Schütte PR

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 80-year-old lady was admitted because of dyspnea, complete AV block and ventricular rate of 15 bpm. A DDDR pacemaker was successfully implanted. Postoperative EKG showed right bundle branch block and X-ray the ventricular lead in the left ventricle. It traveled all the way through a foramen ovale being later relocat...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ninot S,Sánchez G,Mestres CA

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pulmonary lobectomy for lung cancer is a well-established and safe operation. This report serves to highlight an important complication and an underlying essential surgical principle when performing pulmonary resections, to avoid a potentially fatal outcome. METHODS:A case report is presented. We describe an...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Pillai JB,Barnard S

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superior vena cava (SVC)-thrombosis in a neonate after cardiac surgery is difficult to manage. This article reports on the successful treatment of SVC-syndrome in a critically ill newborn by surgical thrombectomy and reinsertion of the SVC in the right atrial appendage in the beating heart. ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Dittrich S,Schlensak C,Kececioglu D

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We prospectively audited the implementation of a protocol for management of air-leaks and intercostal drains after thoracic surgical procedures. Out of the 99 patients who underwent thoracic surgical procedures during a 3-month period, 41 presented a postoperative air-leak on day 1. The protocol was strictly followed ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Martin-Ucar AE,Passera E,Vaughan R,Rocco G

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a safe and easy-to-apply method of securing monitoring atrial cannulae after pediatric cardiac operations. We used Silastic ligatures together with purse strings on the tip of the atrial appendages in more than 350 cases, in a 5-year period. We never reported malfunctioning during their use, and no bleeding...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Abbruzzese PA,Longo S,Aidala E,Valori A

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous aneurysms arising from the mediastinal systemic veins are rare. There are only 27 reported cases of such aneurysms. Majority arise from the superior vena cava. We are reporting a saccular aneurysm of superior vena cava in a 58-year-old male. The chest radiogram suggested superior mediastinal mass and the comput...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Varma PK,Dharan BS,Ramachandran P,Neelakandhan KS

更新日期：2003-09-01 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：:To improve our understanding of myxomatous degeneration of the valvar tissue as seen in mitral valve prolapse, we have compared the biosynthetic phenotype of the connective tissue cells in myxomatous segments (n=4) resected during surgery with that of homologous segments of normal valves (n=4) harvested in age-matched...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Radermecker MA,Limet R,Lapiere CM,Nusgens B

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various surgical approaches have been proposed for complex (re-) coarctation and aortic arch hypoplasia (AAH). We report seven patients (mean age 19.6+/-9.5 years) with complex coarctation or re-coarctation and AAH successfully treated by extra-anatomic ascending-to-descending aortic bypass (ADB) via sternotomy betwee...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Berdat PA,Göber V,Carrel T

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a simple new method for establishing cardiopulmonary bypass to treat type A acute aortic dissection. Antegrade blood flow in the true lumen is theoretically best to prevent malperfusion and retrograde embolization. Central cannulation can be performed in the true lumen of the dissected ascending aorta using...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yamada T,Yamazato A

更新日期：2003-06-01 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：:The aim of this study was to investigate the change of hepatic metabolic activity presented by the ketone body ratio (AKBR) during and after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and to evaluate the prognostic value. AKBR were measured in 20 cases of coronary aortic bypass grafting using moderate hypothermic CPB (group M), ten...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nakamura K,Onitsuka T,Yano M,Yano Y

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-year-old woman with moyamoya disease presented with angina pectoris. Coronary artery stenosis of atherosclerosis origin was resistant to repeated transluminal angioplasty. Coronary artery bypass grafting was performed by minimal invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB), avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass and ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Komiyama M,Ishikawa T,Takanashi S,Shimizu Y

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a technique that allows total arterial revascularization of the circumflex territory without cardiopulmonary bypass through limited thoracotomy with the radial as a composite graft. The technique includes anastomosis of the distal end of the radial artery to its more proximal part after the division of the c...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Athanasiou T,Casula R,Glenville B,Stanbridge RD

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From April 1996 to July 1999, 241 consecutive patients underwent complete arterial revascularization with composite T-graft, including right coronary artery grafting with free right internal thoracic artery (ITA) (ITA group). They were compared with 127 bilateral ITA patients in whom saphenous vein grafts (SVG) was us...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Paz Y,Lev-Ran O,Locker C,Shapira I

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Smart canula concept allows for collapsed cannula insertion, and self-expansion within a vein of the body. (A) Computational fluid dynamics, and (B) bovine experiments (76+/-3.8 kg) were performed for comparative analyses, prior to (C) the first clinical application. For an 18F access, a given flow of 4 l/min (A) ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Mueller XM,Mallabiabrena I,Mucciolo G,von Segesser LK

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00