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
