Bivalirudin for cardiopulmonary bypass in a patient with heparin allergy
Hypersensitivity reactions to heparin are uncommon conditions but pose a serious clinical problem for patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. Bivalirudin is a reversible direct thrombin inhibitor that can b... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - September 11, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Emre Boysan, Renda Circi, Osman Fehmi Beyazal and Erol Şener Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Risk factors associated with prolonged intensive care unit stay following surgery for total anomalous pulmonary venous connection: a retrospective study
This study identified risk factors associated with prolonged postoperative intensive care unit (ICU) stay in chil... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - September 9, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jinjin Huang, Jian Tang, Yong Fan, Dongpi Wang and Lifen Ye Tags: Research Source Type: research
Second-generation extracellular matrix patch for epicardial infarct repair
Current myocardial infarction treatments focus on improving hemodynamics rather than addressing the problem of lost myocardium impairing left ventricular function. Epicardial infarct repair with a bioactive pa... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - September 1, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Arjun Bhatt, Michael J. Bates, Constantin B. Marcu, Robert G. Matheny, Blase A. Carabello, Kanhua Yin and Walter Douglas Boyd Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Intravascular leiomyomatosis with cardiac extension, a case report
Intravascular leiomyomatosis (IVL) is a histologically benign smooth muscle tumor arising from the uterus that can spread through the pelvic veins and, on rare occasions, extend as far as the heart via the inf... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - September 1, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Juan Garc és Garcés, Fernando Terán Camacho, Gerardo Dávalos Dávalos, Sofía Zárate León, Ligia Redrobán Armendáriz, Vladimir Ullauri Solórzano, Gabriel A. Molina and Santiago Endara Aguirre Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Combined large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, lung adenocarcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature
Combined large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (C-LCNEC) has a poor prognosis and there is no consensus about the treatment regimen for both LCNEC and C-LCNEC patients. (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - August 31, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Zirui Zhu, You Liu, Hengliang Xu, Haoyong Ning, Yanmin Xia and Leilei Shen Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
David V procedure and hemiarch replacement in a patient with Loeys-Dietz-Syndrome and beta thalassemia minor: a case report
We report the case of a 36-year-old European female patient presenting with a sinus valsalva aneurysm of 47 mm with moderate aortic regurgitation. Additionally, an aneurysm of the brachiocephalic trunk and mul... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - August 27, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Frieda-Maria Kainz, Kathrin Freystaetter, Bruno K. Podesser and Christoph Holzinger Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Wedge resection versus lobectomy in T1 lung cancer patients: a propensity matched analysis
Performing wedge resection rather than lobectomy for primary lung cancer remains controversial. Recent studies demonstrate no survival advantage for non-anatomical resection compared to lobectomy in patients w... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - August 24, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Robert J Moon, Rebecca Taylor, Pika Miklavc, Syed B Mehdi, Stuart W Grant and Mohamad Nidal Bittar Tags: Research Source Type: research
Long-term results following atrioventricular septal defect repair
Atrioventricular septal defects (AVSD) represent 4 –7% of congenital cardiac malformations. Definitive early repair is favored over prior pulmonary artery banding and delayed definitive repair in many centers. ... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - August 23, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Katja Schumacher, Mateo Marin Cuartas, Sabine Meier, Muhammed Ikbal Aydin, Michael Andrew Borger, Ingo D ähnert, Martin Kostelka and Marcel Vollroth Tags: Research Source Type: research
The prognostic value of 11th Japanese classification and 8th AJCC staging systems in Chinese patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Two staging systems, the 8th staging system by the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and the 11th Japanese classification by Japan Esophageal Society (JES), are currently applied in the clinic for pred... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - August 23, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Xi-qin Zhang, Chuan-wang Miao, Lan-pin Liu, Cun-liang Wang, Jia-zhen Chen, Wan-hu Li and Xu-dong Hu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Microscopic feature of lymph node anthracosilicosis adherent with pulmonary artery: a case report
Although thoracic surgeons occasionally encounter dense adhesions of interlobar lymph node anthracosilicosis with the pulmonary artery, adhesiolysis may be challenging. Besides, characteristic microscopic feat... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - August 21, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Junichi Murakami, Toshiki Tanaka, Yoshinobu Hoshii and Kimikazu Hamano Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Locally advanced thymoma; does neoadjuvant chemotherapy make a difference?
Regardless of its rare occurrence, Thymoma remains the most frequently encountered primary tumor of the anterior mediastinum comprising about 50% of all masses in the region. Surgical resection, via thymectomy... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - August 18, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Riad Abdel Jalil, Farah A. Abdallah, Zeinab Obeid, Ahmad Khaled Harb, Mohamad K. Abou Chaar, Tariq Bassem Shannies, Ahed El-Edwan, Hussam Haddad, Azza Ghraibeh and Ahmad Abu-Shanab Tags: Research Source Type: research
Application of postmortem computed tomography angiography to settle a medical dispute after aortic dissection surgery: a forensic case report
In the present case, we applied postmortem computed tomography angiography (PMCTA) in a medical dispute involving sudden death after cardiovascular surgery. (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - August 18, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Wang Zhuoqun, Tian Zhiling, Wan Lei, Dong Hewen, Zou Donghua, Zhang Jianhua and Liu Ningguo Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
The role of delayed aortic surgery in type A aortic dissection and mesenteric ischemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Approximately one third of patients with Acute Type A Aortic Dissection (ATAAD) present with pre-operative malperfusion syndromes (MPS). Of these, mesenteric malperfusion represents the greatest risk to patien... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - August 18, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Aditya Eranki, Ashley R Wilson-Smith, Michael L Williams, Ashrey Gupta, Campbell Flynn, Jim Iliopoulos and Con Manganas Tags: Review Source Type: research
Mid-term results of endoscopic mitral valve repair and insights in surgical techniques for isolated posterior prolapse
The adoption of minimally invasive techniques to perform mitral valve repair surgery is increasing. This is enhanced by the compelling evidence of satisfactory short-term results and lower major morbidity. We ... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - August 18, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Enrico Squiccimarro, Vito Margari, Georgios Kounakis, Giuseppe Visicchio, Clemente Pascarella, Crescenzia Rotunno, Carmine Carbone and Domenico Paparella Tags: Research Source Type: research
Who needs their descending thoracic aorta anyway? Extra-anatomic bypass for aorto-bronchial fistula after TEVAR
Aortobronchial fistula after TEVAR remains a vexing clinical problem associated with high mortality. Although a combination of endovascular and open surgical strategies have been reported in managing this path... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - August 14, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Joshua S. Newman, Stevan S. Pupovac, S. Jacob Scheinerman, Jui-Chuan Tseng, Jonathan M. Hemli and Derek R. Brinster Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
