abstract：:We report a case of endovascular repair of disruption of an aorto-bi-iliac graft detected by 4D computed tomography. An 83-year old man with previous aorto-bi-iliac graft replacement was admitted to our institution with severe epigastric pain. A 4D computed tomography detected disruption within the fabric of both graf...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kitahara H,Yoshitake A,Hachiya T,Shimizu H

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Bowel ischaemia following cardiac surgery is associated with a high postoperative mortality. No scoring system exists as yet to predict this complication following surgery. In addition, the long-term survival is not known. We sought to evaluate in-hospital outcomes and long-term outcomes in bowel ischaemia f...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ariyaratnam P,Vijayan A,Cale AR,Cowen ME,Haqzad Y,Balasubramanian S,Loubani M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the treatment of a proximal ilio-iliac arterio-venous fistula and distal omolateral hypogastric artery pseudoaneurysm 23 years after incurring a gunshot wound in a 43-year old man presenting with lower back pain. No cardiac, pulmonary or omolateral lower limb alteration was observed. Endovascular exclusion o...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Marino M,Kasemi H,Di Angelo CL,Fadda GF

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An anomalous origin of the left circumflex coronary artery that arises as a side branch of the right coronary artery from the right coronary sinus of Valsalva encircling the aortic annulus is usually an incidental finding. However, in patients undergoing aortic valve procedures, its existence can significantly complic...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Liebrich M,Tzanavaros I,Scheid M,Voth W,Doll KN,Hemmer WB

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the first case of severe palmar hyperhidrosis treated with single-incision subxiphoid thoracoscopic ablative sympathectomy, bilaterally, at T3 level. The single-incision subxiphoid thoracoscopic approach required only a 2-cm incision in the upper abdomen. In addition, the technique does not cause postopera...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Chen JT,Liao CP,Chiang HC,Wang BY

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Positive pleural lavage cytology (PLC) findings are considered to be predictive of a poor prognosis in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We investigated the clinical benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy for lung adenocarcinoma patients with positive PLC findings. METHODS:We retrospectively revie...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ogawa H,Uchino K,Tanaka Y,Shimizu N,Okuda Y,Tane K,Tauchi S,Nishio W,Maniwa Y,Yoshimura M

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this multicentric study was to outline surgical indications and evaluate mid-term outcomes of porcine extracellular matrix (ECM) in surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD). METHODS:The use of ECM was categorized into four major groups: A, valve repair; B, septal reconstruction; C, arterial pla...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Padalino MA,Quarti A,Angeli E,Frigo AC,Vida VL,Pozzi M,Gargiulo G,Stellin G

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cardiac surgical procedures carry a high risk of perioperative bleeding. Surgical sealants are often used to prevent suture line bleeding. PreveLeak™ is a surgical sealant composed of bovine serum albumin, a polyaldehyde cross-linker, and other components that forms a soft, flexible, water-tight, mechanical ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Skorpil J,Paraforos A,Mandak J,Cohn WE,Hajek T,Friedrich I

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although innominate artery transection for innominate artery compression of the trachea is recently used for prevention of life-threatening complications (e.g. massive bleeding and obstructive apnoea) in patients with neurological disorders, pre-existing tracheostomy poses a risk of mediastinal infection with sternoto...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Hasegawa T,Oshima Y,Bitoh Y,Iwaki R

更新日期：2015-05-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Transthoracic oesophagectomy is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Some oesophageal cancer (OC) patients with serious comorbidities cannot tolerate transthoracic oesophagectomy. Therefore, we have adopted a minimally invasive approach to oesophagectomy for such patients. METHODS:Eighty-five OC pa...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Wang J,Jiang NQ,Jiang B,Wang ZL,Zhang XY

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Many studies have reported that robotic-assisted surgery is safe and feasible for paediatric cases. However, very few paediatric thoracic robotic cases have been described. The aim of this study was to share our preliminary experience with robot-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS). METHODS:We reviewed our firs...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ballouhey Q,Villemagne T,Cros J,Vacquerie V,Bérenguer D,Braik K,Szwarc C,Longis B,Lardy H,Fourcade L

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The complexity of the mitral valve (MV) anatomy and function is not yet fully understood. Assessing the dynamic movement and interaction of MV components to define MV physiology during the complete cardiac cycle remains a challenge. We herein describe a novel semi-automated 4D MV model. METHODS:The model ap...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Noack T,Mukherjee C,Kiefer P,Emrich F,Vollroth M,Ionasec RI,Voigt I,Houle H,Ender J,Misfeld M,Mohr FW,Seeburger J

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:EuroSCORE II, despite improving on the original EuroSCORE system, has not solved all the calibration and predictability issues. We investigated the sensitivity, specificity and predictability of original EuroSCORE and EuroSCORE II system in elderly patients. METHODS:The original logistic EuroSCORE and EuroS...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Poullis M,Pullan M,Chalmers J,Mediratta N

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bioprosthetic valves are used in aortic valve replacement to avoid lifelong anticoagulation. Bovine pericardial valves have excellent haemodynamics and equivalent freedom from reoperation compared with a porcine bioprosthesis [ 1]. However, early failure (parastent post-cusp tear) can take place due to mechanical stre...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Piñón M,Durán D,Pazos P,Pradas G

更新日期：2015-02-01 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:Primary or metastatic lung cancer or mediastinal tumours may at times involve the phrenic nerve and pericardium. To remove the pathology en bloc, the phrenic nerve must be resected. This results in phrenic nerve paralysis, which in turn reduces pulmonary function and quality of life. As a curative measure of...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kawashima S,Kohno T,Fujimori S,Yokomakura N,Ikeda T,Harano T,Suzuki S,Iida T,Sakai E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although the use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has recently become an attractive strategy in extremely high-risk patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR), the most appropriate treatment option in patients with an intermediate- to high-risk profile with conventional surgery (sAVR)...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Muneretto C,Bisleri G,Moggi A,Di Bacco L,Tespili M,Repossini A,Rambaldini M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in thoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. We looked at the clinical relevance of lymph node involvement and nodal (N) stage, in thymomas, thymic carcinomas and carcinoids. The possible role of lymphadenectomy in addition to thymectomy was also evaluated. A total of 605 p...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Viti A,Bertolaccini L,Terzi A

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether valve replacement was associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates than valve repair in patients with native active valve endocarditis. Altogether 662 papers were found using the reported...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Zhao D,Zhang B

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In cardiothoracic surgery, prosthetic graft infection represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Although clinical assessment, imaging techniques and microbiological investigations are helpful, late graft infection can be difficult to identify using classical diagnostic tools. An aggressive surgical approach i...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Morjan M,Ali K,Harringer W,El-Essawi A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transfusions of blood products can be lifesaving, but they are also associated with considerable risks and adverse effects, including immune response and infections. In cardiac surgery, transfusions have also been associated with increased mortality. We prospectively studied the effects of a structured progr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ternström L,Hyllner M,Backlund E,Schersten H,Jeppsson A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) I/D polymorphism has been implicated in aortic aneurysm risk, but individual published studies show inconclusive results. The aim of this study was to explore a more precise estimation of its relation with aortic aneurysm using meta-analysis. METHODS:Electronic searches o...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Huang LG,Liu DB,Wang HQ

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effects of body mass index (BMI) on early outcomes after revascularization using either on-pump or off-pump surgery. METHODS:Data for 3714 of 4314 patients who underwent surgical revascularization at our institution between 1999 and 2008 were analysed. Patients were divided into two group...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Caliskan E,Güsewell S,Seifert B,Theusinger OM,Starck CT,Pavicevic J,Reser D,Holubec T,Plass A,Falk V,Emmert MY

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective was to evaluate the long-term haemodynamic performance of the Mosaic aortic bioprosthesis. Secondary objectives were to investigate the long-term survival, the rate of aortic valve reoperations, and the rate of prosthesis-patient mismatch and its effect on long-term survival. METHODS:We includ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Glaser N,Franco-Cereceda A,Sartipy U

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Synergy CircuLite micropump is a novel partial-support miniature left ventricular assist device that propels 2-3 l/min blood from the left atrium into the right subclavian artery. The ability of currently available investigative modalities to confirm Synergy pump malfunction is limited. The Synergy speed...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Mohite PN,Bowles CT,Sabashnikov A,Popov AF,Patil NP,Sáez DG,Banner NR,Simon AR

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Owing to the great absorption capability of the pleura for transudates, the protein content of draining pleural fluid may be considered as a more adequate determinant than its daily draining amount in the decision-making for earlier chest tube removal. In an a priori pilot study, we observed that the initial...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Olgac G,Cosgun T,Vayvada M,Ozdemir A,Kutlu CA

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Minimally invasive surgical approaches for aortic valve replacement (AVR) are growing in popularity in an attempt to decrease morbidity from conventional surgery. We have adopted a technique that divides only the manubrium and spares the body of the sternum. We sought to determine whether patients benefit fr...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Burdett CL,Lage IB,Goodwin AT,White RW,Khan KJ,Owens WA,Kendall SW,Ferguson JI,Dunning J,Akowuah EF

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concomitant aortic and mitral valve replacement or concomitant aortic valve replacement and mitral repair can be a challenge for the cardiac surgeon: in particular, because of their structure and design, two bioprosthetic heart valves or an aortic valve prosthesis and a rigid mitral ring can interfere at the level of ...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Ferrari E,Siniscalchi G,Marinakis S,Berdajs D,von Segesser L

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this case report, we report the application of frozen-and-thawed allogeneic platelet gel (PLT-gel) to treat a late driveline exit site infection in a 56-year old patient supported by a Heartware-HVAD left ventricular assist device. The treatment duration was 4 weeks and at the follow-up the skin around the exit sit...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Formica F,Perseghin P,Cirò A,Paolini G

更新日期：2014-09-01 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：:Coronary artery disease in the donor heart is an established cause of early graft failure. However, identification of this before implantation is difficult. Cardiogenic shock associated with significant myocardial infarction during the early postoperative period is rare. Here, we report a case of a 42-year-old man who...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Senanayake EL,Singh H,Ranasinghe AM,Mascaro J

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mesenteric ischaemia (MesI) remains a rare but lethal complication following cardiac surgery. Previously identified risk factors for MesI mortality (age, poor left ventricular (LV) function, cardiopulmonary bypass time and blood loss) are non-specific and cannot necessarily be modified. This study aims to id...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Sastry P,Hardman G,Page A,Parker R,Goddard M,Large S,Jenkins DP

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'Is it possible to predict the risk of ischaemic bowel after cardiac surgery?' Altogether 80 papers were found as a result of the reported search, of which 7 represented the best evidence to answer the c...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Yap KH,Chua KC,Lim SL,Sin YK

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Interventional treatment of tricuspid valve disease has so far received little attention due to the anatomical challenges in a thrombogenic surrounding. In the present study, we present an imaging-based, personalized interventional approach to the therapy of tricuspid regurgitation. METHODS:In our porcine m...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Amerini A,Hatam N,Malasa M,Pott D,Tewarie L,Isfort P,Goetzenich A,Hildinger M,Autschbach R,Spillner J

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A 180/180° configuration has been reported to increase repair durability after valve-sparing aortic root replacement (V-SARR) for bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease. We studied the impact of commissural angular configuration (CAC) and of BAV type on valve performance after V-SARR. METHODS:A total of 85 BAV...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kari FA,Kvitting JP,Stephens EH,Liang DH,Merk DR,Fischbein MP,Mitchell RS,Miller DC

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of an 18-year old female patient with symptomatic extralobar pulmonary sequestration. The initial symptom was sudden-onset right lateral abdominal pain. Enhanced computed tomography showed a 5 cm in diameter, spindle-shaped mass located in the costophrenic sinus with no aberrant artery. Exploratory th...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Nakano T,Tetsuka K,Yamamoto S,Endo S

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Aortic stiffness is an emerging risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The predictive value of aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV) for quality of life (QoL) and severity of surgical aortic valve stenosis (AS) have not been examined. METHODS:PWV was measured in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Kidher E,Harling L,Nihoyannopoulos P,Shenker N,Ashrafian H,Francis DP,Mayet J,Athanasiou T

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The extraordinarily high rate of penetrating heart injuries in South Africa provides a substantial denominator from which we derive a subset of patients with intracardiac lesions as a result of these injuries. The surgical literature, which consists largely of case reports and case series, describing various...

journal_title：Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

authors： Reddy D,Muckart DJ

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00