Aortic isthmus massive calcifications: an unusual case of secondary hypertension
We present the case of a 63-year-old woman who was hospitalized five times in 4 months for episodes of heart failure, associated with a sustained hypertension despite a fivefold therapy. The pathophysiological... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 27, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sadia Soukeur, Benoit Cosset and Fadi Farhat Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Sternal closure with sandwiched three-piece bioresorbable mesh reduces postoperative hemorrhage: a retrospective study
This study aimed to investigate whether sternal reconstruction using a sandwi... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 27, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yasutaka Yokoyama, Taira Yamamoto, Tetsuma Oyama, Jiyoung Lee, Yoichiro Machida, Daisuke Endo, Yuichiro Sato, Shizuyuki Dohi, Atsushi Amano and Minoru Tabata Tags: Research Source Type: research
Thoracic day surgery versus thoracic inpatient surgery for treatment of patients with lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The successful implementation of the Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) concept in thoracic surgery has made it possible to complete the surgery in the day surgery unit. However, it is still unclear whethe... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 25, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Cheng Shen and Guowei Che Tags: Research Source Type: research
Radical mediastinal lipectomy for tamponade-like cardiac physiology
In this report, we present a unique case of a post... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 22, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mohsyn Imran Malik, James Changhyun Jae, Osama Sedky Shehata Sefein, Raffael Pereira Cezar Zamper and A. Dave Nagpal Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Total laparoscopic total gastrectomy and distal esophagectomy combined with reconstruction by transhiatal esophagojejunal Roux-en-y mediastinal anastomosis for Siewert II AEG
The optimal procedure is still controversial about Siewert type II AEG, We are attempt to explore the efficacy and feasibility of total laparoscopic total gastrectomy and distal esophagectomy combined with rec... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 22, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Qifan Yin, Guibin Zhang, Peng Qie, Shaohui Han and Lijun Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Implantation of ascyrus medical dissection stent, our first-hand experience
Acute type A aortic dissection is associated with high perioperative morbidity and mortality. Ascyrus Medical Dissection Stent (Cryolife, Kennesaw, USA) is a novel uncovered hybrid stent graft developed to be ... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 22, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mouhammad Kanj, Benoit Cosset, Alexandre Oliny and Fadi Farhat Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
An individualized nomogram for predicting and validating spread through air space (STAS) in surgically resected lung adenocarcinoma: a single center retrospective analysis
A single-center study was conducted to explore the association between STAS and other clinical features in surgically resected adenocarcinoma to enhance our current understanding of STAS. (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 21, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jing Wang, Yuanshan Yao, Dongfang Tang and Wen Gao Tags: Research Source Type: research
A rare and challenging case of intrapericardial hydatidosis
Hydatid cysts are most frequently located in the liver and lungs and very rarely can be found in the pericardium. Diagnosis and treatment are quite challenging, as the disease can present itself in many forms ... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 20, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Fatmir Caushi, Emira Hysa, Ilir Skenduli, Lutfi Lisha, Alban Hatibi, Loreta Bica, Silvana Bala and Francesco Rulli Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Primary cardiac myxofibrosarcoma of the left atrium and pericardium: a case report
Primary cardiac myxofibrosarcoma is rare and commonly occurs in the left atrium. Myxofibrosarcoma is aggressive and has a high mortality rate due to its high rate of recurrence. Complete surgical resection is ... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 16, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ryota Azuma, Kazuyoshi Sato, Hiroki Sunadoi, Yasushi Ishii, Utano Tomaru and Masatoshi Motohashi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Case report: Takotsubo syndrome following percutaneous coronary intervention
Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), which is frequently secondary to severe emotional (fear, anxiety, etc.) or physical stress, is an acute reversible heart failure syndrome characterized by temporary left ventricular r... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 16, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Rui Lu, Mingjun Lu, Shangfei He, Jing Lu, Yi Liao, Tongtao Cui and Min Wang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Short-term study of atrial shunt and improvement of functional mitral regurgitation
This study used an atrial septal shunt to compare the treatment progress and prognosis for patients with heart failure (HF) who have different ejection fractions. (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 15, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Xiaoke Shang, Mei Liu, Yucheng Zhong, Xueli Wang, Song Chen, Xiaojuan Fu, Ming Sun, Geng Li, Mingxing Xie, Guangyuan Song, Da Zhu, Changdong Zhang and Nianguo Dong Tags: Research Source Type: research
Tumor blood vessel in 3D reconstruction CT imaging as an risk indicator for growth of pulmonary nodule with ground-glass opacity
This study aims to investigate the relationship be... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 15, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Wenfei Xue, Lingxin Kong, Xiaopeng Zhang, Zhifei Xin, Qingtao Zhao, Jie He, Wenbo Wu and Guochen Duan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Unexpected fibrous mediastinitis in a patient with myasthenia gravis - a case report
Fibrous mediastinitis (FM) is a rare mediastinal lesion characterized by proliferation of fibrous tissue within the mediastinum. Previous reports have shown that this lesion can be caused by histoplasmosis and... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 14, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Xuyang Wang, Xiaoping Zuo, Fuqiang Wang and Yun Wang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Intractable chylous leak after radical esophagectomy treated with radiotherapy
Postoperative chylous leak after esophagectomy is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication that results in hypovolemia, electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition, and immunologic deficiency. However, the... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 14, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Seha Ahn, Heejin Lee, Joon Kyu Kang, In Sub Kim, Youngkyu Moon, Jung Suk Choi, Yoo Dong Won, Seong Cheol Jeong and Si Young Choi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Giant benign intrathoracic schwannoma: a decade-long progression towards fatality
Intrathoracic neurogenic tumors arise from sympathetic nerve trunks and intercostal nerves; more than 90% are benign. Schwannomas are the most common histological variety, but fatalities due to giant schwannom... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - November 14, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Michiyo Miyawaki, Takashi Karashima, Miyuki Abe, Yohei Takumi, Takafumi Hashimoto, Ryotaro Kamohara, Atsushi Osoegawa and Kenji Sugio Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
