Side-by-side deployment of gore excluder legs at a narrow terminal aorta for endovascular aneurysm repair
ConclusionsSide-by-side deployment of Gore Excluder legs produces acceptable outcomes for endovascular aneurysm repair with a narrow terminal aorta. The endograft expansion at the terminal aorta is tolerable without influencing calcification distribution. (Source: Journal of Artificial Organs)
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - May 25, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Diamond-like carbon coating to inner surface of polyurethane tube reduces Staphylococcus aureus bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation
This study aimed to elucidate the infection-preventing effects of diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating on a polyurethane surface againstS. aureus. We applied DLC to polyurethane tubes and rolled polyurethane sheets with our newly developed DLC coating technique for resin tubes. The DLC-coated and uncoated polyurethane surfaces were tested in smoothness, hydrophilicity, zeta-potential, and anti-bacterial properties againstS. aureus (biofilm formation and bacterial attachment) by contact with bacterial fluids under static and flow conditions. The DLC-coated polyurethane surface was significantly smoother, more hydrophilic, and ...
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - May 25, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Side-by-side deployment of gore excluder legs at a narrow terminal aorta for endovascular aneurysm repair
ConclusionsSide-by-side deployment of Gore Excluder legs produces acceptable outcomes for endovascular aneurysm repair with a narrow terminal aorta. The endograft expansion at the terminal aorta is tolerable without influencing calcification distribution. (Source: Journal of Artificial Organs)
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - May 25, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Diamond-like carbon coating to inner surface of polyurethane tube reduces Staphylococcus aureus bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation
This study aimed to elucidate the infection-preventing effects of diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating on a polyurethane surface againstS. aureus. We applied DLC to polyurethane tubes and rolled polyurethane sheets with our newly developed DLC coating technique for resin tubes. The DLC-coated and uncoated polyurethane surfaces were tested in smoothness, hydrophilicity, zeta-potential, and anti-bacterial properties againstS. aureus (biofilm formation and bacterial attachment) by contact with bacterial fluids under static and flow conditions. The DLC-coated polyurethane surface was significantly smoother, more hydrophilic, and ...
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - May 25, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Occurrence of fever in cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy is not related to the primary disease or nature of ascites
AbstractCell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART) is a treatment for refractory ascites wherein filtered and concentrated ascitic fluid is reinfused. Although fever is one of the side effects of CART, its cause is not clear. Patients who underwent at least one CART session between June 2011 and May 2021 at our medical center were retrospectively enrolled in the study. They were classified according to the primary disease and nature of ascites. Ninety patients were included in this study. Increase in body temperature (BT) after CART was observed, regardless of the primary disease and nature of ascites. Th...
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - May 13, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Late outflow graft stenosis of left ventricular assist device and endovascular treatment
AbstractLeft ventricular assist device (LVAD) systems are preferred as a bridging to transplantation or as a destination therapy in the treatment of end-stage heart failure. LVAD-related complications are seen in different clinical variations with the widespread use of LVADs. Some of these complications are seen as related to outflow graft, such as graft stenosis, graft kinking and graft thrombosis. Outflow graft complications have a direct impact on LVAD flow rate and acutely impair the clinical condition of patients. Treatment modalities include surgical approach, endovascular approach, and medical approach. In this case...
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - May 5, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Neuron-specific enolase levels immediately following cardiovascular surgery is modulated by hemolysis due to cardiopulmonary bypass, making it unsuitable as a brain damage biomarker
In conclusion, NSE level immediately after cardiac surgery with CPB is modified by hemolysis rather than brain injury, therefore it would be unreliable as a biomarker of brain disorder. (Source: Journal of Artificial Organs)
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - April 29, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Progress in bioprinting technology for tissue regeneration
AbstractIn recent years, due to the increase in diseases that require organ/tissue transplantation and the limited donor, on the other hand, patients have lost hope of recovery and organ transplantation. Regenerative medicine is one of the new sciences that promises a bright future for these patients by providing solutions to repair, improve function, and replace tissue. One of the technologies used in regenerative medicine is three-dimensional (3D) bioprinters. Bioprinting is a new strategy that is the basis for starting a global revolution in the field of medical sciences and has attracted much attention. 3D bioprinters ...
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - April 29, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Neuron-specific enolase levels immediately following cardiovascular surgery is modulated by hemolysis due to cardiopulmonary bypass, making it unsuitable as a brain damage biomarker
In conclusion, NSE level immediately after cardiac surgery with CPB is modified by hemolysis rather than brain injury, therefore it would be unreliable as a biomarker of brain disorder. (Source: Journal of Artificial Organs)
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - April 29, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Progress in bioprinting technology for tissue regeneration
AbstractIn recent years, due to the increase in diseases that require organ/tissue transplantation and the limited donor, on the other hand, patients have lost hope of recovery and organ transplantation. Regenerative medicine is one of the new sciences that promises a bright future for these patients by providing solutions to repair, improve function, and replace tissue. One of the technologies used in regenerative medicine is three-dimensional (3D) bioprinters. Bioprinting is a new strategy that is the basis for starting a global revolution in the field of medical sciences and has attracted much attention. 3D bioprinters ...
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - April 29, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Successful use of extracorporeal life support and hemadsorption in the context of venlafaxine intoxication requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a case report
We present the case of a 17-year-old female who required extracorporeal life support (ECLS) for cardiovascular collapse as a result of life-threatening venlafaxine intoxication. Serial serum blood concentrations of venlafaxine/desmethylvenlafaxine on admission at a tertiary hospital (approx. 24 h after ingestion) and subsequently 6 h and 18 h thereafter, as well as on days 2 and 4, were measured. CytoSorb® was initiated 6 h after admission and changed three times over 72 h. The initial blood concentration of venlafaxine/desmethylvenlafaxine was 53.52 µmol/l. After 6 h, it declined to 30.7 µmol/l and CytoSorb®...
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - April 28, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Long-term valve performance of St Jude Medical Epic porcine bioprosthesis in aortic position
AbstractThe aim of this study was to review long-term clinical outcomes and valve performance after Epic Supra valve implantation in aortic position. From 2011 to 2022, 44 patients (mean age 75 ± 8 years) underwent surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) with an Epic Supra valve at our hospital. Survival, incidence of late complications, and echocardiographic date were retrospectively analyzed. During a mean follow-up period of 6.2 ± 3.5 years, the overall survival rate was 9 1 ± 4% at 2 and 88 ± 5% at 5 years, while rates of freedom from major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MAC...
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - April 26, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
