Advantages of combined distal ‐first and visceral branch‐first technique: A universal fit for extensive thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm?
(Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kenji Okada,
Taishi Inoue Tags: COMMENTARY Source Type: research
Robotic ‐assisted beating heart mitral valve surgery: Preliminary report
ConclusionsRobotic beating heart mitral valve surgery is a feasible and effective technique with favorable early and mid-term results, especially in patients who are not suitable for aortic cross-clamping, secondary to periaortic adhesions, severe aortic calcifications, and low ejection fraction. (Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Cengiz Bolcal,
Murat Kadan,
G ökhan Erol,
Emre Kubat,
Serdar Fırtına,
Tayfun Özdem,
Mehmet E. İnce,
Tuna Demirkıran,
Kubilay Karabacak,
Suat Doğancı,
Vedat Yıldırım Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Minimizing visceral organ ischemia time for open repair of thoracoabdominal aortic disease: Description of a new method
In this report, we describe a new technique for TAAA open repair that aims to minimize visceral organ ischemia times. Unlike typical Crawford extent II TAAA open repair, which begins with aortic clamping and proceeds from the proximal to the distal anastomoses, our method reverses the anastomosis order and minimizes aortic clamping.Between January 2016 and December 2020, we used this approach in 29 patients undergoing TAAA repair. We present one of these cases, a 29-year-old patient with progressive aneurysmal dilatation of a DeBakey type III chronic aortic dissection that extended beyond the aortic bifurcation. Our techni...
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Andrey V. Marchenko,
Pavel A. Myalyuk,
Alexey A. Petrishchev Tags: OPERATIVE TECHNIQUE Source Type: research
Breaking barriers in cardiac donation after circulatory death
ConclusionHT from cDCD could be a good alternative to brain dead donation. This experience suggests than nonlocal cardiac from cDCD could tolerate long periods of cold ischemia time and break the main barriers with this technique. (Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mario Galv án Ruiz,
María del Val Groba Marco,
Michelle Tout Castellano,
Francisco Portela Torrón,
José Luis Romero Luján,
Miguel Fernández de Sanmamed Girón,
Eduardo Caballero Dorta,
Antonio García Quintana Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Can general histopathology distinguish bicuspid aortopathy?
(Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nimrat Grewal,
Antoine Driessen,
Robert J. M. Klautz,
Robert E. Poelmann Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Endovascular thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke after cardiac surgery
ConclusionWe report the largest case series of EVT after cardiac surgery. EVT can be associated with excellent outcomes in these patients. Close neurological monitoring postoperatively to identify patients who may benefit from intervention is key. (Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Aashray K. Gupta,
Ahad Sabab,
Rudy Goh,
Christopher D. Ovenden,
Joshua G. Kovoor,
Fabio Ramponi,
Justin C. Y. Chan,
Benjamin A. J. Reddi,
Jayme S. Bennetts,
Guy J. Maddern,
Timothy J. Kleinig Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Origin of the left common carotid artery from ascending aorta in association with tetralogy of Fallot and hypoplastic right cervical aortic arch
We present a case of a 6-year-old girl with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and hypoplastic aortic arch with anomalous origin of left common carotid artery from the ascending aorta. The case highlights the importance of screening for abnormalities of aortic arch and arch vessels in TOF patients for accurate presurgical planning and to predict the postoperative outcomes. (Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pujitha Vidiyala,
Vineeta Ojha,
Sivasubramanian Ramakrishnan,
Priya Jagia Tags: CASE IMAGE Source Type: research
Artificial chordae for anterior leaflet prolapse: Are all the roads leading to Rome?
(Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Antonio Maria Calafiore,
Antonio Totaro,
Sotirios Prapas,
Diego Magnano,
Stefano Guarracini,
Massimo Di Marco,
Michele Di Mauro Tags: COMMENTARY Source Type: research
Sutureless bioprosthesis for aortic valve replacement: Surgical and clinical outcomes
ConclusionsOur study confirms the excellent clinical and hemodynamic performance and safety of a truly sutureless aortic valve, up to a 5-year follow-up. These results were consistent in isolated and concomitant interventions, solidifying this device as a viable option for the treatment of isolated aortic valve disease. (Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ricardo Ferreira,
Nuno Rua,
Andr é Sena,
Tiago R. Velho,
João Gonçalves,
Nádia Junqueira,
Ana G. Almeida,
Ângelo Nobre,
Fausto Pinto Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Early surgery or conservative management for asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis: Meta ‐analysis of RECOVERY and AVATAR
AbstractThe standard practice for management for asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis with a normal left ventricular systolic function is conservative management with a few exceptions. This practice is challenged by two recent randomized controlled trials (RCT). All the prior data is observational. We performed a meta-analysis of these 2 RCTs to determine if early surgical aortic valve replacement in this patient population is beneficial compared with the standard conservative therapy. (Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Khalid Changal,
Pratyush Pavan Devarasetty,
Rachel Royfman,
Spiro Veria,
Mohammad Yassen,
Rohit Vyas,
Mario G össl Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Angiographic algorithm for diagnosis of aberrant circumflex artery
(Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Andreas S. Triantafyllis,
Nestoras Kontogiannis,
Lokien X. Nunen,
Johan Bennett,
Keir McCutcheon,
Pim A. L. Tonino Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Early mortality and neurologic outcomes following mitral valve surgery in the very elderly
ConclusionsIn patients ≥80 years old, mitral valve repair (MVr) was shown to be associated with a decreased adjusted odds of mortality, with a null association with CVA. These results suggest that, if feasible, MVr should remain the preferred management strategy, even in the very elderly. (Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Daniel J. P. Burns,
Gianni D. Angelini,
Umberto Benedetto,
Massimo Caputo,
Franco Ciulli,
Hunaid A. Vohra Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Intraoperative spontaneous tension pneumothorax during robotic ‐assisted coronary artery bypass grafting
We reported a case of spontaneous tension pneumothorax that developed in the ventilated lung during robotic assisted left internal mammary artery harvesting causing severe hemodynamic instability. A sudden rise of airway pressure occurred, and the patient became hypotensive. Immediately, the surgeon was notified to look at the right pleura. Pneumothorax was identified, the right pleura was opened using robotic arms, and the right lung was decompressed. A small emphysematous bulla was identified and stabled.Proper identification of the procedure-associated complications is essential for timely management. Tension pneumothor...
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ibrahim A. Zabani,
Abdulkarim M. Alhassoun,
Hassan S. Ahmed,
Abdulbadee A. Bogis,
Ahmed Farid Elmahrouk,
Ahmed A. Jamjoom,
Uthman S. AlUthman Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Right ventricular wall dissection complicating myocardial infarction
We report a 68-year-old patient who presented with acute myocardial infarction and was found to have right ventricular wall dissection by ventriculography. At surgery, the infarcted myocardium was excised, and a two-patch technique was used to repair the ventricular septal defect. (Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 4, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nikola Dobrilovic,
Kanhua Yin,
Ivana Suskavcevic,
George R. McKendall,
Arun K. Singh Tags: CASE IMAGE Source Type: research
Understanding outcomes of emergency aortic dissection repair during COVID ‐19 pandemic: What lessons have we learnt?
(Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 3, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sundas Butt,
Bishop Ghimire,
Amer Harky Tags: COMMENTARY Source Type: research
