abstract：:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has been recently indicated as an ex utero intrapartum treatment procedure for placental support in patients with a large thoracic mass. In our case, a foetus with truncus arteriosus communis and hydrops with ventricular failure due to severe truncal valve stenosis was delivered und...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Asai H,Tachibana T,Shingu Y,Matsui Y

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound is becoming a valuable diagnostic tool in the armamentarium of thoracic surgeons. We report its use to follow stent placement in the laryngotracheal position for management of life-threatening neoplastic obstruction. For this purpose, a 15-MHz linear probe was placed in the midline at the level of the crico...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Fiorelli A,Messina G,Raucci A,Santini M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The decision to proceed with surgical treatment for pectus excavatum (PE) is rarely clear-cut. Patients interested in treatment are referred for evaluation by numerous different specialists, but psychosocial counselling is currently not included in this process. Our objective was to assess whether PE patient...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ticchi D,Eisinger RS,Pilegaard HK,Torre M,Sesia SB,Infante M,Voulaz E,Quesada MA,Sisask M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular fenestration on the abdominal aorta is effective for preventing visceral malperfusion in aortic dissection. We report a case of stented balloon fenestration before residual entry repair using the frozen elephant trunk technique for chronic aneurysmal dissection after ascending aortic replacement for DeBak...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Uchida N,Yamane Y,Furukawa T

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Postinfarction ventricular septal defect is a serious mechanical complication of acute myocardial infarction associated with high postoperative mortality. The aim of this study was to review our experience with surgical repair of postinfarction ventricular septal defect and to identify predictors of early an...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Pojar M,Harrer J,Omran N,Turek Z,Striteska J,Vojacek J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Surgical management of acute DeBakey Type I aortic dissection without intimal tear in the aortic arch is controversial. This study compared short- and long-term outcomes of total arch replacement (TAR) versus limited ascending aorta/hemiarch replacement (no-TAR) in a consecutive series of patients. METHODS:...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Colli A,Carrozzini M,Francescato A,Galuppo M,Comisso M,Toto F,Gregori D,Gerosa G

更新日期：2018-01-01 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 study the recent trends and outcomes of congenital mitral valve surgery in children. METHODS:From 2008 to 2014, 84 procedures in 66 consecutive patients (41 procedures in 31 patients with mitral stenosis and 43 procedures in 35 patients with mitral regurgitation) were retrospectively evaluated. The mean ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sughimoto K,Konstantinov IE,d'Udekem Y,Brink J,Zannino D,Brizard CP

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transaortic (TAo) access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an alternative to the conventional transfemoral or transapical routes. Data comparing the characteristics and outcomes of TAo-TAVI using the SAPIEN XT and SAPIEN 3 heart valves are scarce. The objective of the current analysis was...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Romano M,Frank D,Cocchieri R,Jagielak D,Bonaros N,Aiello M,Lapeze J,Laine M,Chocron S,Muir D,Eichinger W,Thielmann M,Labrousse L,Arne Rein K,Verhoye JP,Gerosa G,Baumbach H,Deutsch C,Bramlage P,Thoenes M,Bapat V

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of our selective antegrade brain perfusion (SABP) strategy, which is characterized by moderate hypothermic and low-pressure management under pH-stat using a completely closed cardiopulmonary bypass circuit with a single centrifugal pump. METHO...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ito H,Mizumoto T,Sawada Y,Fujinaga K,Tempaku H,Yamamoto Y,Tsutsui K,Shimpo H

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hoarseness of voice due to recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy is an uncommon manifestation of cardiothoracic disease. Ortner's syndrome is hoarseness attributed to mechanical compression of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve in association with several cardiopulmonary disease states. We here describe a rare case of Ortne...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Acharya MN,Bahrami T,Popov AF,Kishore Bhudia S

更新日期：2017-10-01 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 primary cardiac surgery, does routine preoperative computed tomography (CT) imaging provide clinical benefit as measured by either a decrease in complications or a change in surgi...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Merlo A,Chen K,Deo S,Markowitz A

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracic venous aneurysms are very rare conditions, even more unusual from left innominate vein. We report a case of a 57-year-old male who presented an anterior mediastinal mass suspicious of thymoma by chest computed tomography. Median sternotomy was performed aiming for total thymectomy, but intraoperative findings...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Huang W,Jiang GN

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A prosthetic system to repair secondary tricuspid valve regurgitation was developed. The conceptual engineering of the current device is based on 3D segmental remodelling of the tricuspid valve annulus in lieu of reductive annuloplasty. This study was designed to investigate the operational safety of the cur...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Riki-Marishani M,Gholoobi A,Sazegar G,Aazami MH,Hedjazi A,Sajjadian M,Ebrahimi M,Aghaii-Zade Torabi A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our goal was to report the selection schemes, technical variations and long-term outcome of extra-anatomical bypass to correct complex, recurrent aortic coarctation and hypoplastic aortic arch. METHODS:Between 1989 and 2012, 53 patients (mean age 13.2 ± 4.3, median 11.6, range 9-23 years) with complex aorti...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Delmo Walter EM,Javier MFDM,Hetzer R

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aimed to assess the results of various tailored management strategies for adults with coarctation in our centre. METHODS:We reviewed all adults patients treated for aortic caorctation between January 2000 and December 2015 in our institution. The primary end point was a composite of death, perioperative ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Noly PE,Legris-Falardeau V,Ibrahim R,El-Hamamsy I,Cartier R,Lamarche Y,Bouchard D,Dorval JF,Poirier N,Demers P

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The goal of this study was to describe non-supervised daily physical activity in patients during the period immediately following anatomical lung resection. METHODS:The study was an observational study on 50 consecutive patients (33 men) admitted for anatomical lung resection over a 4-month period. All case...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Esteban PA,Hernández N,Novoa NM,Varela G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is a valuable option in the setting of cardiogenic shock (CS), although MCS use in severe forms of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is underreported. We aimed to investigate maternal outcomes under MCS for refractory CS complicating PPCM. METHODS:We retrospectively revie...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bouabdallaoui N,Demondion P,Leprince P,Lebreton G

更新日期：2017-07-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Concomitant surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is recommended for patients undergoing off-pump coronary revascularization in the presence of this arrhythmia. Achievement of optimal visualization of pulmonary veins while maintaining stable haemodynamic conditions is crucial for proper completion of...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Suwalski G,Emery R,Mróz J,Kaczejko K,Gryszko L,Cwetsch A,Skrobowski A

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary sinus injury is a very rare complication of cardiac surgery and is usually related to coronary sinus perfusion catheter placement for retrograde cardioplegia infusion. It can be either a catheter-related perforation or high-perfusion pressure-related injury to the coronary sinus. Primary repair of the coronar...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Akay MH,Patel MK,Gregoric ID

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:We aimed to develop a simple, reliable, and timesaving technique for the therapy of thoracoabdominal aortic (TAA) aneurysms that are not suitable for endovascular repair. Methods:In this pilot study, we sought to combine the advantages of classic open vascular procedure with the use of endoscopic surgical t...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Andrási TB,Kékesi V,Merkely B,Grossmann M,Danner BC,Schöndube FA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We recently reported the feasibility of a handmade left atrioventricular valve using decellularized extracellular matrix for 3 months in a failed repair of AV canal defect. We present the use of an extracellular matrix mitral valve for 9 months in an infant with an un-repairable congenitally malformed valve. The valve...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bibevski S,Levy A,Scholl FG

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Reoperative procedure for the treatment of a failed mitral bioprosthesis is associated with considerable risk. In some cases, mortality is high and might contraindicate the benefit of the procedure. The minimally invasive valve-in-valve (ViV) transcatheter mitral valve implant offers an alternative less-inva...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Gaia DF,Braz AM,Simonato M,Dvir D,Breda JR,Ribeiro GC,Ferreira CB,Souza JAM,Buffolo E,Palma JH

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Autologous pericardium, which is widely used in the field of cardiovascular surgery, is usually fixed with glutaraldehyde (GA) to improve handling and provide biomechanical stability. However, an optimal method of GA fixation of autologous pericardium is not known. The objective of this study was to evaluate...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Lee C,Lim HG,Lee CH,Kim YJ

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：Objectives:The efficacy of anti-calcification treatment of bioprosthetic heart valves remains unclear. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes between Mitroflow LX valve, without anti-calcification treatment, and the Carpentier-Edwards Perimount Magna (P-Magna), with anti-calcification treatment. Me...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Blasco-Lucas A,Permanyer E,Pérez ML,Gracia-Baena JM,Ríos R,Casós K,Galiñanes M

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Pulmonary sarcomatoid carcinoma (PSC) is a rare histological subtype of non-small cell lung cancer and comprises a diagnostically and therapeutically challenging group of tumours. We explored the clinicopathological features and prognostic factors of this tumour. Methods:We conducted a retrospective study o...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Roesel C,Terjung S,Weinreich G,Hager T,Chalvatzoulis E,Metzenmacher M,Welter S

更新日期：2017-03-01 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

abstract：Objectives:The aim of this study is to present our experience with Nuss bar removal and evaluate potential risk factors. The Nuss procedure requires an operation to remove the bar 2-3 years after the initial correction. Although removal of the bar is generally believed to be safe, perioperative complications including ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Bilgi Z,Ermerak NO,Çetinkaya Ç,Laçin T,Yüksel M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 26-year old woman who underwent successful tricuspid valve repair for the absence of the anterior papillary of the tricuspid valve. Preoperative echocardiography revealed grade IV tricuspid valve regurgitation, caused by congenital absence of the anterior papillary muscle and prolapse of the an...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Tian C,Pan S

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:In this study, the influence of aortic root distensibility on the haemodynamic parameters and valve kinematics of a bioprosthetic aortic valve was investigated in a controlled in vitro experiment. Methods:An Edwards INTUITY Elite 21 mm sutureless aortic valve (Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA, USA) was inse...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Jahren SE,Winkler BM,Heinisch PP,Wirz J,Carrel T,Obrist D

更新日期：2017-02-01 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：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether continuation of administration of preoperative aspirin until the day of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) could minimize postoperative mortality, prevalence of postoperative myocardial infar...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Aboul-Hassan SS,Stankowski T,Marczak J,Cichon R

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To conduct a meta-analysis of available comparative studies evaluating hybrid arch repair versus open surgical repair of aortic arch aneurysm. METHODS:A literature search was performed using PubMed, Embase and Web of Science to identify any studies comparing the results of hybrid arch repair with open surgic...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Miao L,Song L,Sun SK,Wang ZG

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery may be needed in children and young adults for significant premature coronary artery occlusive disease. We report a case series of seven patients who underwent surgical revascularization in their second and third decade of life for significant multivessel coronary artery occlusi...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Reddy SM,Byrapaneni RB,Rangappa C,Gouni UK,Vakati C,Suryavanshi S,Kola PR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Edwards SAPIEN-XT or SAPIEN-3 transcatheter heart valves via transaortic (TAo) access. METHODS:A total of 100 consecutive patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis undergoing TAo-transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) were included in this observational ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Petzina R,Lutter G,Wolf C,Kühl C,Freitag-Wolf S,Panholzer B,Bramlage P,Frey N,Cremer J,Frank D

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients requiring redo cardiac surgery for diseased heart valves other than mitral valves may show increased pressure gradients and reduced valve areas of previously placed mechanical mitral valves due to subvalvular pannus formation. We treated four women who had mechanical mitral valves inserted greater than or equ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kim JH,Kim TY,Choi JB,Kuh JH

更新日期：2017-01-01 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:Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) is a serious late complication following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) and is associated with chronic graft-versus-host disease. However, the outcome of medical treatment for BOS, mainly immunosuppressive therapy, is disappointing. Thi...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Jung HS,Lee JG,Yu WS,Lee CY,Haam SJ,Paik HC

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00