Thoracoscopic McKeown esophagectomy in a patient with an azygos lobe
The azygos lobe is a relatively rare anatomical variation, and there have been no reports, until date, of thoracoscopic McKeown esophagectomy for esophageal cancer in a patient with an azygos lobe. The azygos ... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 15, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Rie Nakashima, Kohei Tajima, Kazuo Koyanagi, Akihito Kazuno, Miho Yamamoto, Yoshiaki Shoji, Kentaro Yatabe, Kohei Kanamori, Mika Ogimi, Kazuhito Nabeshima, Kenji Nakamura and Masaki Mori Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Fixation devices made of poly-L-lactide composite for rib reconstruction after thoracotomy
GRAND FIX mesh-type plates and pins (Gunze, Kyoto, Japan) are thin, bioabsorbable fixation devices made of poly-L-lactide (PLLA) composite. These devices are new, and how best to use them in clinical practice ... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 15, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Naoto Fukunaga, Hideki Sato, Tatsuto Wakami, Akio Shimoji, Otohime Mori, Kosuke Yoshizawa and Nobushige Tamura Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Huge mediastinal ancient schwannoma causing acute respiratory failure: a case report
Benign mediastinal tumor is usually asymptomatic and exhibits uncomplicated clinical course. Posterior mediastinal schwannoma is common, but a huge benign tumor causing acute respiratory failure due to mass ef... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 15, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hsuan-Ying Huang, Chien-Ming Lo, Hung-I Lu and Jen-Ping Chang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

A case report of drug interaction between co-packaged nirmatrelvir-ritonavir and tacrolimus causing hyponatremia in a lung transplant recipient
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection in lung transplant recipients can be lethal owing to the use of immunosuppressants. Antiviral agents may be administered to these patients. Co-packaged nirmatrelvi... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 15, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Chien-Ming Lo, Wei-Hsun Chen, Meng-Yun Tsai, Hung-I Lu, Yu-Hsin Hsiao, Kai-Hao Chuang, Yu Chen, Hsuan-Feng Wu, Kuo-Tung Huang and Yi-Hsi Wang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Evaluation of intramural hematoma: a novel use of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging
Aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) is one of the typical entities of acute aortic syndrome and probably accounts for 5 –25% of all cases. The ulcer-like projections (ULP), which are described as a focal, blood-fi... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 15, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Fan Yang, Yuanwei Chen, Yongrong Zhou, Dan Shao and Jianfang Luo Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

An innovative reconstruction of an enbloc resected composite giant chest and abdominal wall chondrosarcoma with 3D-composite mesh
Chest wall chondrosarcomas, although common, pose unique challenges due to their aggressive nature, rarity of abdominal wall involvement, and propensity for recurrence. We highlight the critical role of meticu... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 14, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Klein Dantis, Ramandeep Singh, Archit Goel and Brijesh Garg Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Predictive value of preoperative platelet count and D-dimer levels for spinal cord injury following acute type a aortic dissection
This study aims to identify the risk factors contributing to spinal cord injury (SCI) following a type A acute aortic dissection (TA-AAD). (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 13, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Fengbo Pei, Jinhua Wei, Yao Yao, Hui Wu and Zujun Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Axillary vein as an alternative venous access site for VV-ECMO cannulation: a case report
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous axillary vein cannulation can reduce cannulation failure and mechanical complications, is as safe and effective as internal jugular vein cannulation, and is superior to subclavia... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 13, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tao Pan, Xiaoyang Zhou, Jianneng Pan, Bixin Chen, Chang Xu, Zhaojun Xu, Pingping Dong and Tingting Yu Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Acute type a aortic intramural hematoma complicated with preoperative hemopericardium: early and late surgical outcome analyses
Acute type A aortic intramural hematoma (ATAIMH) is a variant of acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD), exhibiting an increased risk of hemopericardium and cardiac tamponade. It can be life-threatening withou... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 13, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Chun-Yu Lin, Ming-Chang Kao, Hsin-Fu Lee, Meng-Yu Wu and Chi-Nan Tseng Tags: Research Source Type: research

The association of regional block with intraoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a single-center, retrospective study
Regional block, such as thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA), thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB), or serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) has been recommended to reduce postoperative opioid use in recent guideli... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 13, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yan Xiang, Liang Chen, Jiang Jia, Fu Yili and Wei Changwei Tags: Research Source Type: research

Myocardial infarction due to coronary embolism after mechanical aortic valve replacement: a case report
We present a young patient with acute myocardi... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 11, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mukan Kagan Kus, Anil Karaagac, Burak Bozkurt, Ufuk Sadik Ceylan and Mehmet Kaplan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Temporary pacing following cardiac surgery – a reference guide for surgical teams
Temporary pacing wires are often used following cardiac surgery to optimise the heart rhythm. Although setting and checking temporary pacemakers is typically undertaken by anaesthetists, intensivists, and nurs... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 11, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Steve W F R Waqanivavalagi Tags: Review Source Type: research

Prognostic significance of T lymphocyte subgroups (CD4 and CD8) in lung cancer patients after neoadjuvant chemotherapy
The basis for current and future lung cancer immunotherapy depends on our knowledge of molecular mechanisms of interactions between tumor and immune system cells. Interactions that occur between different intr... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 11, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Aykut Elicora, Busra Yaprak Bayrak, Cigdem Vural, Huseyin Fatih Sezer, Semra Uzun Erkal and Elif Metin Tags: Research Source Type: research

Vascular covered stent and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for Aortoesophageal fistula caused by esophageal fishbone: a case report
Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare condition characterized by communication between the aorta and esophagus. AEF caused by an esophageal foreign body is even rare, and there is currently no recommended st... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 9, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jianfeng Chen Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Comparison of surgical and conservative treatment outcomes for type a aortic intramural hematoma
This study aimed to compare hospital and long-term clinical outcomes associated with various treatment methods for Stanford A type aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) to provide a reference for clinical decision-... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - March 6, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Li Yin, Jiankai Wang, Zhibing Qiu, Xin Chen and Cunhua Su Tags: Research article Source Type: research