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Number of dye marks required in virtual-assisted lung mapping
ConclusionsSuccessful sublobar lung resection requires three or more intraoperative visible marks established using virtual-assisted lung mapping per lung nodule. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 10, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

The impact of prognostic nutrition index on the waitlist mortality of lung transplantation
ConclusionsPNI at the time of registration can be an independent prognostic parameter in registered candidates for LTx. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 10, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes of isolated CABG from “OPCAB favor institution” for patients with left ventricular dysfunction
ConclusionIn our institute, ONCAB was selected for the patients who could not complete treatment with OPCAB due to poor preoperative circulatory status. Our treatment policy for the patients with impaired cardiac function was acceptable. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 3, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Long-term outcomes and prognostic factors after aortic valve surgery in patients with Takayasu arteritis
ConclusionThe long-term postoperative outcomes for AR were poorer in patients with TAK than in those without TAK. The poor outcomes in patients with TAK were associated with coronary artery involvement and decreased renal function. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 22, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection
ConclusionPreemptive thoracic endovascular aortic repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches using the Najuta fenestrated stent is safe and effective and may be considered as a reasonable treatment option for the treatment is a safe and an effective treatment. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 21, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Septic pulmonary embolism secondary to prosthetic conduit fungal endocarditis in a child
AbstractAn 11  year-old boy underwent pulmonary vegetectomy and right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduit replacement for septic pulmonary embolism secondary to prosthetic conduit fungal endocarditis. He had previous surgical history of Senning/Rastelli procedure for corrected transposition of the great arteri es at 5 years old. He was diagnosed with prosthetic fungal endocarditis caused byCandida parapsilosis, and suffered from growing vegetation and progressive septic pulmonary embolism despite fungal treatment. At emergent operation, pulmonary vegetectomy was performed under intermittent moderate hypothermic circula...
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 19, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Diagnosis of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation is important
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Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 18, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Differences in long-term survival outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting using single vs multiple arterial grafts: a meta-analysis with reconstructed time-to-event data and subgroup analyses
ConclusionThe present meta-analysis indicates that MAG is associated with enhanced survival outcomes compared to SAG for patients undergoing isolated CABG. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 17, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Clinical outcomes of continuous flow left ventricular assist device therapy as bridge to transplant strategy in muscular dystrophy: a single-center study
ConclusionIn selected MD patients with end-stage HF, cf-LVAD therapy is a viable therapeutic option as bridge to heart transplant. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 8, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Troponin as a predictor of outcomes in transcatheter aortic valve implantation: systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsRaised serum troponin is associated with increased long-term mortality following TAVI. Further clarification on the optimal troponin threshold for risk identification is required. High-quality studies that utilise ROC analysis for threshold selection are warranted. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 1, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

A routine de-airing method for total endoscopic robot-assisted mitral valve repair
AbstractIntraoperative water testing is essential for assessing mitral valve morphology and degree of residual mitral regurgitation during mitral valve repair. However, in some cases, evacuating intracardiac air is challenging. Herein, we report the routine de-airing method during total endoscopic robot-assisted mitral valve repair at our institute and discuss its effectiveness. In brief, our de-airing methods involve the following steps: after restricting the blood flow of the cardiopulmonary bypass, intracardiac air was pushed out into the pulmonary veins by drawing blood from the right ventricle. The left atrium, left v...
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 30, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Acknowledgment to reviewers
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Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 29, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Anatomical resection for right B3 downwards-shifting malformation
AbstractThe right B3 downwards-shifting malformation is rare. This malformation often leads to the following complications: abnormal pulmonary arteries that accompany the downward-displaced B3, and complete fusion of the upper and middle lobes into one lobe, with no horizonal fissure. When performing pulmonary anatomical resection in the right upper or middle lobes in patients with this malformation, careful preoperative planning and surgical technique are required, with which the surgeon should be familiar. Herein, we present the anatomical features necessary for anatomical resection of the right B3 downwards-shifting mal...
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 27, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine in lung transplant recipients: a possible trigger of rejection
ConclusionsThe antibody response to the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine was quite poor in lung transplant recipients. We experienced cases that developed clinical CLAD or AMR that was likely related to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 26, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Modified composite-graft technique for aortic root replacement
This report describes a novel modification of a self-assembled composite graft to replace the aortic root and left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT). This technique enables the implantation of a larger valve than conventional ways and simultaneous reconstruction of LVOT. This technique comprises Inspiris Resilia aortic valve and Gelweave Valsalva graft. By placing the valve in the sinus portion of the graft, the bioprosthesis that is 1  mm smaller than the graft can be accommodated, providing a proper length of the collar for LVOT reconstruction. This technique is useful for patients who require redo-aortic root replacemen...
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 21, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research