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Another report on unfavourable long-term outcome following implantation of the Shelhigh No-React™ valved tube graft [ADULT CARDIAC]
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Carrel, T., Reineke, D., Englberger, L. Tags: Pericardium, Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Long-term follow-up after aortic root replacement with the Shelhigh(R) biological valved conduit: a word of caution! [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS The first long-term follow-up after aortic root replacement with the Shelhigh® BioConduit revealed a relatively high rate of death and very high rate of reoperations due to endocarditis, aorto-ventricular disconnection and structural valve failure. This may be potentially connected to the nature of the implanted valved conduit. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sahin, A., Müggler, O., Sromicki, J., Caliskan, E., Reser, D., Emmert, M. Y., Alkadhi, H., Maisano, F., Falk, V., Holubec, T. Tags: Pericardium, Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Surgical decision-making in aortic prosthetic valve endocarditis: the influence of electrocardiogram-gated computed tomography [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS In patients with aortic PVE, ECG-gated CT provides additional information over TEE regarding perivalvular extension of infection, which can influence surgical decision-making. Furthermore, ECG-gated CT provides a non-invasive coronary angiogram and can in most cases replace invasive coronary angiography in the preoperative evaluation. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Fagman, E., Flinck, A., Snygg-Martin, U., Olaison, L., Bech-Hanssen, O., Svensson, G. Tags: Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Over 20 years experience with aortic homograft in aortic valve replacement during acute infective endocarditis [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS The use of aortic homograft in acute aortic valve endocarditis is associated with a remarkably low risk of relapsing infection and very acceptable long-term survival. The risk of reoperation due to SVD is significant after one decade especially in young patients. The aortic homograft seems to be ideally suited for reconstruction of the aortic valve and cardiac structures damaged by the infective process especially in early surgery. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Solari, S., Mastrobuoni, S., De Kerchove, L., Navarra, E., Astarci, P., Noirhomme, P., Poncelet, A., Jashari, R., Rubay, J., El Khoury, G. Tags: Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Presentation, management and outcome of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia after valvular heart surgery [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS In this contemporary series of patients, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia incidence was low and isolated thrombocytopenia was the most frequent presentation. Conservative management with early diagnosis and substitutive anticoagulation therapy introduction was associated with a low rate of clinical events and a remarkably good outcome with a low mortality rate. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Arangalage, D., Lepage, L., Faille, D., Cimadevilla, C., Dilly, M.-P., Papy, E., Alhenc-Gelas, M., Ghodbane, W., Nataf, P., Iung, B., Steg, P. G., Vahanian, A., Ajzenberg, N., Messika-Zeitoun, D. Tags: Electrophysiology - arrhythmias, History, Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Effectiveness of pericardial lavage with or without tranexamic acid in cardiac surgery patients receiving intravenous tranexamic acid: a randomized controlled trial [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS Pericardial lavage, with or without TA, does not result in a statistically significant difference in the 12-h postoperative blood loss in cardiac surgery patients receiving intravenous TA administration. Pericardial lavage with saline, with or without TA, should not be a part of a blood conservation strategy. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kimenai, D. M., Gerritse, B. M., Lucas, C., Rosseel, P. M., Bentala, M., van Hattum, P., van der Meer, N. J. M., Scohy, T. V. Tags: Electrophysiology - arrhythmias ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

The changes of aortic diameter after aortic repair with aortic tailoring technique for chronic type B aortic dissection [AORTIC SURGERY]
CONCLUSIONS Aortic tailoring is a useful surgical technique for chronic type B aortic dissection. Paraplegia and ischaemia of other visceral organs could less likely occur. Patients with a completely thrombosed false lumen revealed no aortic events; however, a patent false lumen was associated with a high risk of aortic events. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Suenaga, H., Usui, A., Mutsuga, M., Oshima, H., Abe, T., Narita, Y., Fujimoto, K., Tokuda, Y. Tags: History, Pericardium, Vascular malformations AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research

The incidence and mortality of acute thoracic aortic dissection: results from a whole nation study [AORTIC SURGERY]
CONCLUSIONS The incidence of ATAD was 2.53/100 000/year and remained constant throughout the study, contradicting recent perceptions of a rising incidence. ATAD, type A in particular, remains a highly lethal condition: Over half of all patients die within 30 days of the index event. A reduced 30-day mortality rate and an increased long-term survival rate indicate improved overall outcomes in patients with this complex condition. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Melvinsdottir, I. H., Lund, S. H., Agnarsson, B. A., Sigvaldason, K., Gudbjartsson, T., Geirsson, A. Tags: Cardiac - other, Pericardium AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Growth and pectus excavatum: is there a relation? [CONGENITAL]
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pilegaard, H. K. Tags: Chest wall CONGENITAL Source Type: research

A cross-sectional study for the development of growth of patients with pectus excavatum [CONGENITAL]
CONCLUSIONS Development of growth in patients with pectus excavatum is retarded and appears to be related to the severity of pectus excavatum. The development of growth can be recovered by early correction of the deformity. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Park, H. J., Kim, J. J., Park, J. K., Moon, S. W. Tags: Chest wall CONGENITAL Source Type: research

Left ventricular regression after balloon atrial septostomy in d-transposition of the great arteries [CONGENITAL]
CONCLUSIONS BAS is associated with accelerated regression of the LV in infants with simple d-transposition of the great arteries in the first 2 weeks after the procedure. Regression of the LV is faster in children who underwent BAS after 3 weeks of age. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gopalakrishnan, A., Sasidharan, B., Krishnamoorthy, K. M., Sivasubramonian, S., Dharan, B. S., Mathew, T., Titus, T., Valaparambil, A., Tharakan, J. Tags: Mechanical Circulatory Assistance CONGENITAL Source Type: research

Off-pump midline repair of coarctation of aorta when associated with intracardiac defects: an alternate approach for single-stage correction [CONGENITAL]
CONCLUSION Repair of coarctation and distal arch hypoplasia or type I arch interruption is feasible prior to the institution of cardiopulmonary bypass without the use of hypothermic circulatory arrest or regional cerebral perfusion, with acceptable and reproducible results. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Dutta, N., Ghosh, R., Awasthy, N., Girotra, S., Radhakrishnan, S., Shrivastava, S., Iyer, P. U., Iyer, K. S. Tags: CONGENITAL Source Type: research

Surgical results for pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum: a single-centre 15-year experience and medium-term follow-up [CONGENITAL]
CONCLUSIONS Both one-stage repair and the staged surgical procedure had acceptable surgical outcomes in this retrospective study. Initial intervention is suitable for neonates or younger patients to promote the growth of the RV, and one-stage definitive repair is a beneficial choice for older patients with PAIVS, in whom the growth potential of the RV is limited. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Zheng, J., Gao, B., Zhu, Z., Shi, G., Xu, Z., Liu, J., He, X. Tags: Mechanical Circulatory Assistance, History CONGENITAL Source Type: research

Comorbidity, postoperative morbidity and survival in patients undergoing radical surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma [THORACIC]
CONCLUSIONS The CCI is an independent predictor of survival in MPM patients undergoing radical surgery. Owing to its significant frequency and adverse impact, pleural sepsis may contribute to a reduced life expectancy after EPP. Surgical treatment of MPM remains debatable. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Infante, M., Morenghi, E., Bottoni, E., Zucali, P., Rahal, D., Morlacchi, A., Ascolese, A. M., De Rose, F., Navarria, P., Crepaldi, A., Testori, A., Voulaz, E., Errico, V., Perrino, M., Scorsetti, M., Chiti, A., Santoro, A., Alloisio, M. Tags: Mediastinum, Congenital - acyanotic THORACIC Source Type: research

Thymic malignancies: does size matter? [THORACIC]
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Van Raemdonck, D., Ruffini, E. Tags: Cerebral protection THORACIC Source Type: research