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A retrospective multi-institutional survey of characteristics of surgically treated spontaneous hemopneumothorax patients
ConclusionIn SHP patients, a reduction in the waiting time before the operation significantly contributed to not the avoidance of transfusion but a reduction in total hospitalization time. In addition, transfusion was performed depending on the volume of blood loss. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 18, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Postoperative results of the in situ fenestrated open stent technique for acute aortic dissection type A
ConclusionsFeneOS can minimize LSCA exposure because there is no need for LSCA reconstruction, reducing operation time and avoiding the risk of left recurrent laryngeal nerve injury and bleeding problems associated with LSCA exposure and anastomosis during left subclavian artery exposure. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 18, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Comparison of various lung intersegmental plane identification methods
AbstractKeeping a sufficient surgical margin free of tumor is important to prevent local recurrence in lung segmentectomy. Accurate identification of the intersegmental plane is essential to achieve adequate surgical margins. Traditionally, the inflation –deflation method was used to identify the intersegmental plane. However, in recent years, various intersegmental plane identification methods, including systemic indocyanine green injection, have been reported and shown to be useful. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the identification r ates, advantages, and disadvantages of various intersegmental identificati...
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 17, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Ambulatory chest drainage with advanced nurse practitioner-led follow-up facilitates early discharge after thoracic surgery
ConclusionsPatients with air leak or excessive fluid drainage can safely be discharged with ambulatory chest drains, allowing them to return to their familiar home environment safely and quickly. ANP-led clinics are a robust and cost-effective follow-up strategy and are associated with a low complication rate. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 10, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

The role and value of low-dose computed tomography scan compared to esophagoscopy in the diagnosis of foreign body ingestion in adults
ConclusionCT scan can be the preliminary tool for the diagnosis of FB ingestion. It can decrease hospital stay and hospital costs by avoiding unnecessary endoscopy. Due to the insufficiency of X-ray, low-dose CT can be used as a first-line diagnostic tool, especially in cases with ingestion of radiolucent FBs. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 8, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Circ_0008726 promotes malignant progression of ESCC cells through miR-206/HOXA13 pathway
ConclusionIn short, circ_0008726 exerted the carcinogenic effects to regulate the proliferation, invasion, angiogenesis and apoptosis of ESCC cells by targeting miR-206/HOXA13 axis. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 3, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Lymph node dissections and survival in sublobar resection of non-small cell lung cancer  ≤ 20 mm
ConclusionsPerforming  ≥ 10 LNDs has a prognostic role in patients with small-sized NSCLC even if the resection is sublobar. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - September 30, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Comparison of new-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation between patients receiving carvedilol and metoprolol after off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery
ConclusionsIn this single-center, retrospective study of off-pump CABG patients, carvedilol was associated with reduced POAF risk and enhanced safety compared to metoprolol. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - September 30, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Advantages of applying digital chest drainage system for postoperative management of patients following pulmonary resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials
ConclusionsThe digital chest drainage system is mainly advantageous in the duration of chest tube placement, length of hospital stay, and number of chest tube clamping tests. Future research should evaluate the requirements and economic impact of using digital system in routine clinical practice. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - September 29, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Which pneumothorax volume/size measurement method can best predict surgical indication in primary spontaneous pneumothorax patients? A comparison of six different methods
ConclusionsPneumothorax volume/size calculated in the first PSP episode may help predict surgical candidates, with Kircher's method being the best predictor. There was a correlation between all the volumetric methods of the pneumothorax volume. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - September 23, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Long-term outcomes of combined pulmonary endarterectomy and additional balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
ConclusionsPEA provided immediate and substantial improvements in pulmonary hemodynamics and favorable long-term survival. In addition, postoperative BPA improved postoperative clinical parameters for eligible patients regardless of the presence of residual PH. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - September 21, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes of lung cancer surgery in patients with COVID-19 history: a single center cohort study
ConclusionsCOVID-19 history is not related to the general incidence of complications, outcomes at discharge from the hospital, and at 90-days after surgery. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - September 14, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Feasibility of tubeless thoracoscopic bullectomy in primary spontaneous pneumothorax patients
ConclusionsTubeless thoracoscopic bullectomy for PSP is feasible and may reduce the postoperative hospitalization time; however, it does not significantly reduce pain on POD1. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - August 29, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Shunt and pace: a novel experimental model of atrial fibrillation with a volume-loaded left atrium
ConclusionThe animal model with a combination of LA volume load and electrical remodeling was relevant to human AF associated with LA volume load. Studies using the present model may provide further knowledges of AF and may be useful in examining the effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - August 28, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Postoperative pulmonary complications after minimally invasive esophagectomy: some practical issues
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Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - August 26, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research