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Prognostic factors for pulmonary carcinoid with positive lymph node after surgical resection: a SEER database study
ConclusionsAge  >  70, histological type of AC, positive lymph nodes ≥ 3, and surgery + RT were likely to be negative prognostic factors for OS. Addition CT to surgery did not appear to provide additional OS benefit. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 27, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Correction to: Long-term outcomes and prognostic factors after aortic valve surgery in patients with Takayasu arteritis
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Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 14, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Improving survival after pulmonary metastasectomy for sarcoma: analysis of prognostic factors
ConclusionDisease-free interval and tumour burden remain important prognostic factors, while tumour grade is likely not significant. VATS is a safe and viable alternative to thoracotomy without sacrificing survival outcomes. No single peri-operative characteristic provides useful prognostic information in isolation. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 12, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Externally mounted versus internally mounted leaflet aortic bovine pericardial bioprosthesis: meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe present study summarizing updated evidence revealed higher reoperation rates and all-cause mortalities in patients with externally mounted leaflet aortic bioprostheses compared with those with internally mounted design. Choosing the right SAVR valve type is critical part of lifetime management of aortic valve disease. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 4, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Long-term results of one-and-a-half ventricle repair with open azygos vein
ConclusionsThe 1.5VR with open azygos vein is a good surgical option for congenital heart disease with hypoplastic RV. The TV and RVEDV may grow and biventricular conversion may be possible. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 3, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Setting a quality indicator for actual surgery time relative to scheduled surgery time in the context of increasing robotic-assisted thoracic surgery cases
ConclusionsThe goal of increasing the number of surgery cases and RATS cases/surgeons within the given framework was achieved by setting the QI. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 30, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Comprehensive outcomes after primary arterial switch operation
ConclusionsThere were no deaths or reoperations during the long-term follow-up period, and arterial switch operation outcomes at our hospital were satisfactory. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 30, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

A comparative analysis of segmentectomy-aswere medicated withinsociated factors influencing bronchial tortuosity in early-stage left upper lung cancer
Conclusions Left upper division segmentectomy provides satisfactory treatment and relief of postoperative bronchial tortuosity. Our study suggests that there is a possibility the mitigation of environmental changes in the thoracic cavity may reduce symptoms, thus contributing to an improved quality of life. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 28, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Simplified primum ASD closure technique in complete VSD repair: shallow suture crossing on the AV node
We describe our technical modification to simplify the shallow  suture line only into the endocardium above the atrioventricular node without conduction disturbance. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 26, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Significance of preoperative evaluation of skeletal muscle index and immune-nutritional status for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer
ConclusionsLow preoperative SMI based on CT at the L1 level appears associated with poor prognosis and postoperative complications among patients with early-stage NSCLC. PNI is also an independent prognostic factor for surgical outcomes. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 23, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Is the QRS duration useful for determining the optimal timing of pulmonary valve replacement after tetralogy of Fallot repair?
ConclusionsA prolonged QRS duration is a useful marker of RVEDVI and RVESVI enlargement after TOF repair. We recommend performing cMRI before the QRS duration reaches 160  ms due to normalization of the RV volume after PVR. (Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 16, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

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