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Comparative study for surgical management of thymectomy for non-thymomatous myasthenia gravis from the French national database EPITHOR [THORACIC]
CONCLUSIONS In our study, we were unable to prove the superiority of minimally invasive techniques due to the important differences between the groups. However, this study shows us major changes in French surgical procedures during the last decade with an increase in minimally invasive procedures such as VATS and RATS. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - August 30, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Orsini, B., Santelmo, N., Pages, P. B., Baste, J. M., Dahan, M., Bernard, A., Thomas, P. A., EPITHOR project (French Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery) Tags: Cardiac - other, Cerebral protection THORACIC Source Type: research

Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery: a call for better evidence, not just more evidence [THORACIC]
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - August 30, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gonzalez-Rivas, D., Damico, T. A., Jiang, G., Sihoe, A. Tags: Mediastinum THORACIC Source Type: research

Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy versus other video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy techniques: a randomized study [THORACIC]
CONCLUSIONS Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy does not present better postoperative outcomes than other video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy techniques. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - August 30, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Perna, V., Carvajal, A. F., Torrecilla, J. A., Gigirey, O. Tags: Mediastinum THORACIC Source Type: research

Endovascular resection of the native aortic valve before transcatheter aortic valve implantation: state of the art and review [REVIEWS]
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation was introduced into clinical practice in 2002 as a rescue approach in patients presenting with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis but not eligible for conventional aortic valve replacement. This technique allows implantation of a balloon expandable bioprosthesis without resection of the native aortic valve. Several complications are described as a consequence of the residual highly calcified valve being squeezed against the aortic wall by the stent of the implant. This can result in deformation of the metal stent and paravalvular leakage, risk of occlusion of the coronary ostia, or c...
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - August 30, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Navarra, E., Mosala Nezhad, Z., Bollen, X., Gielen, C.-E., Mastrobuoni, S., De Kerchove, L., Raucent, B., Astarci, P. Tags: History, Basic research vascular REVIEWS Source Type: research

When does an 'emerging technology emerge into the therapeutic arena? Should we be offering personalized external aortic root support? [REVIEWS]
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - August 30, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hamilton, L. Tags: Pericardium, Professional affairs, Basic research vascular REVIEWS Source Type: research

Personalized external aortic root support: a review of the current status [REVIEWS]
Personalized external aortic root support (PEARS) is an emerging technology. It is a pre-emptive operation to halt aortic root expansion and maintain aortic valve function in Marfan syndrome and is also applicable to aortic root aneurysms of other aetiologies. To fully evaluate PEARS, awareness of all those who advise these patients is necessary to ensure that patients are fully informed of the alternative operations, to carefully build experience, to ensure safety and quality and to monitor outcomes. Herein, we present a summary of published methods and outcomes and the arrangements in place for fuller evaluation. (Source...
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - August 30, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Treasure, T., Petrou, M., Rosendahl, U., Austin, C., Rega, F., Pirk, J., Pepper, J. Tags: Pericardium, Basic research vascular REVIEWS Source Type: research

Cell transplantation in heart failure: where do we stand in 2016? [EDITORIALS]
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - August 30, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: MacArthur, J. W., Goldstone, A. B., Cohen, J. E., Hiesinger, W., Woo, Y. J. Tags: History EDITORIALS Source Type: research

Transcatheter mitral valve replacement in degenerated calcified native mitral valves: is the currently available technology suitable? [EDITORIALS]
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - August 30, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ferrari, E., Dvir, D., Guerrero, M. Tags: History, Transplantation - heart, Basic research vascular EDITORIALS Source Type: research

Is a double-orifice valve at an increased risk for endocarditis? [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY]
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bedeir, K., Ramlawi, B. Tags: Education, Extracorporeal circulation, History, Basic research vascular IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Kugel's artery forming a coronary arterio-venous fistula to the coronary sinus [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY]
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yoshikai, M., Miho, T., Koga, K., Amamoto, S. Tags: Molecular biology IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Mitral valve plasty using left antero-axillary thoracotomy for a patient with pulmonary hypoplasia [CASE REPORT]
We present the case of a 62-year old female who presented with dyspnoea caused by severe mitral valve regurgitation. Preoperative evaluation revealed unilateral primary pulmonary hypoplasia of the left lung. Mitral valve plasty was successfully performed without postoperative respiratory complications, using a left antero-axillary thoracotomy approach resulting in excellent exposure of the mitral valve. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Shimamura, J., Yamamoto, S., Oshima, S., Sasaguri, S. Tags: Basic research vascular CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Early valve repair or replacement is not generally contraindicated in patients with infective endocarditis and stroke with or without intracranial haemorrhage [ADULT CARDIAC]
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Carrel, T. Tags: Electrophysiology - arrhythmias, Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Optimal timing of surgery for active infective endocarditis with cerebral complications: a Japanese multicentre study [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS Although statistically insignificant, early surgery in active IE patients with CI is safe, but very early surgery (within 7 days) should be avoided in patients with ICH. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Okita, Y., Minakata, K., Yasuno, S., Uozumi, R., Sato, T., Ueshima, K., Konishi, H., Morita, N., Harada, M., Kobayashi, J., Suehiro, S., Kawahito, K., Okabayashi, H., Takanashi, S., Ueda, Y., Usui, A., Imoto, K., Tanaka, H., Okamura, Y., Sakata, R., Yaku, Tags: Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Improving outcomes: case-matched comparison of novel second-generation versus first-generation self-expandable transcatheter heart valves [ADULT CARDIAC]
DISCUSSION TF-TAVI was feasible and safe using this new type of nitinol-based THV. Superiority to the current generation of self-expanding THVs was achieved regarding post-interventional pressure gradients and EOA, severity of residual PVL and rate of PM implantation. Results set a promising quality standard for TF-TAVI with a self-expanding THV, but will have to be confirmed in a larger patient cohorts for further clinical evaluation. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schaefer, A., Treede, H., Schoen, G., Deuschl, F., Schofer, N., Schneeberger, Y., Blankenberg, S., Reichenspurner, H., Schaefer, U., Conradi, L. Tags: History, Transplantation - heart, Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Randomized comparison of exercise haemodynamics of Freestyle, Magna Ease and Trifecta bioprostheses after aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS In a prospective, randomized study comparing haemodynamics after Freestyle, Magna Ease and Trifecta, all three valves exhibited good haemodynamics at rest and with exercise. There were small but significant differences between groups, with favourable haemodynamics associated with Trifecta compared to Magna Ease, and no significant differences between Trifecta and Freestyle. The Trifecta valve appears to offer haemodynamics similar to a stentless valve without the technical complexity of stentless valve implantation. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT01635244. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bach, D. S., Patel, H. J., Kolias, T. J., Deeb, G. M. Tags: Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research