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Reduction in drain-related adverse events using the barbed suture method for chest tube wound closure
ConclusionsThe barbed suture method could reduce drain-related adverse events compared to the conventional method. Therefore, it might be a potential standard method for chest tube wound closure in patients undergoing general thoracic surgery. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 12, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Utility of 4  K three-dimensional endoscopic system in performing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy: initial results of the first year after installation
ConclusionThe 4K3D endoscopic system significantly shortened the duration of cVATS lobectomy. It is useful for lung resection and may replace other endoscopy systems. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 10, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Single lung transplantation using a lung graft from a donor whose contralateral lung is not suitable for lung transplantation
ConclusionAt our institution, both untwinned and twinned SLT procedures exhibited excellent survival rates without significant differences between the two procedures. The favorable outcomes observed may be associated with the strategic advantages of Japan's MC system and the diligent management of marginal donor lungs although this requires further investigation to elucidate the specific contributory factors. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 5, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Impact of prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation on outcomes in heart transplantation with higher risk donor heart
ConclusionThe CPR duration did not affect the outcomes after heart transplantation in HRDH recipients. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 5, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Short-term effects of preoperative nutritional intervention in lung surgery for malignant tumors: a single-center prospective study
ConclusionsThis is the first prospective study to report the preoperative trajectories of prognostic nutritional index in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. Our results suggest the safety and feasibility of preoperative nutritional intervention. Further research, such as randomized clinical trials, is warranted to investigate clinical efficacy and optimal nutritional interventions for lung surgery for malignant tumors. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 2, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

The significance of regular chest computed tomography in postoperative surveillance for surgically resected non-small cell lung cancer based on TNM 8th staging system
ConclusionRegular chest CT scans may not improve the prognosis of surgically resected NSCLC. Further study is warranted to precisely evaluate the benefit of CT-based postoperative surveillance of NSCLC. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 25, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Multivariate analysis of the factors affecting medical students ’ decision to join the cardiovascular surgery department
ConclusionsWe statistically analyzed the factors involved in the recruitment of students and initial clinical residents to the department of cardiovascular surgery. The results showed that participation in elective clinical training was significantly positively associated with the decision to join the department, suggesting that efforts to encourage participation in elective clinical training are important. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 20, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

The left ventricular “lining” technique for repair of ischemic ventricular septal rupture
We describe a technique to repair ischemic ventricular septal rupture via a left ventriculotomy. It employs a large endoventricular patch as a “lining” over the locally patched septal defect and the free wall defect which is going to be roofed with an external patch. Both defects are then closed in double layers, holding a single continuous patch. The technique enhances the advantage of the left ventriculotomy in the repair and minimiz es ventriculotomy-related morbidity. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 18, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Long term outcomes beyond 5 years after pulmonary resection for non-small-cell lung cancer
ConclusionsNon-adenocarcinoma histology and pN0 status were significant favorable factors for recurrence-free survival beyond 5  years post-surgery. The efficacies of long-term surveillance for the detection of late recurrence were considered limited for these populations. Twelve percent of the patients experienced late metachronous malignancies after pulmonary resection. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 8, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Non-stapling thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax in young patients
ConclusionNon-stapling thoracoscopic surgery with covering procedure for pneumothorax in young patients might reduce postoperative recurrence. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 7, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Predictors of short-term survival in cardiac valvular surgery patients with intra-aortic balloon pump implantation
ConclusionTimely implantation of IABP can improve patients ’ cardiac and renal function and reduce the dosage of vasoactive drugs. Atrial fibrillation and combined use of CRRT are independent predictors for short-term mortality in patients who underwent cardiac valvular surgery with IABP implantation. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020
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Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 28, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Comprehensive multi-modality treatment of thoracic aorta pseudoaneurysms: a single-center experience
ConclusionAlthough there is no specific approach how to prevent TAFA development, maintaining normal blood pressure and regular follow-up should be applied. More frequent follow-ups should be performed in patients with a hypoechogenic lesion encircling and aortic prosthesis. Early detection during long-term postoperative follow-up, an individually tailored approach of a multidisciplinary team is necessary for favorable treatment outcomes. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 25, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Low-flow perfusion technique for shaggy aortic arch
ConclusionWith this method, the intracranial temperature was sufficiently low at the time of ventricular fibrillation, and there was no need to increase the total pump flow. The low-flow perfusion method can prevent cerebral embolism by preventing atheroma destruction by the blood flow jet while maintaining the self-cardiac output during the cooling process. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 23, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Mortality burden and future projections of major risk factors for esophageal cancer in China from 1990 to 2019
ConclusionThe projected burden of EC mortality in China was expected to continue increasing steadily over the next 15  years, highlighting the pressing need for disease control measures. To alleviate this burden, targeted prevention and control policies addressing risk factors for EC such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and high BMI are necessary. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 16, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research