Hybrid operating room with ceiling mounted imaging system assisted pre-operative and intra-operative lung nodule localization for thoracoscopic resections: a 5-year case series
We describe our experience with hybrid operating room (OR) cone-beam com... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 10, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Audrey Qi Xin Chia, Apoorva Gogna, Angela Maria Takano Pena, Vishnu Vemula Sri Sai, Sivanathan Chandramohan, Shaun Ju Min Xavier Chan and Boon-Hean Ong Tags: Research Source Type: research
Papillary fibroelastoma originating from the atrial septum touching the mitral valve leading to infective endocarditis: a case report
Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma is a rare benign tumor, which is often mistaken for a vegetation. Predominantly asymptomatic, it can cause life-threatening complications. Although rare, mobile papillary fibroe... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Koji Funaishi, Hirofumi Kasahara, Naohiko Oki, Tomoyori Nakatogawa and Kazuhiro Yamanoi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
When to anatomically excise a benign lung tumor-correspondence regarding the article: “large mesenchymal cystic and chondroid pulmonary hamartoma mimicking lung cancer: case report”
The decision of whether to perform a large anatomic resection for a lung mass that is not definitely malignant comes often forward in the everyday practice of the thoracic surgeon. The general characteristics ... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Fani Tsolaki, Georgios I. Tagarakis and Ioannis Tagarakis Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation with Carpentier ’s functional classification type II in elderly patients: a single center experience
Mitral valve (MV) repair for Carpentier functional classification Type II (C-II) mitral regurgitation (MR) is widely accepted because of its efficacy. It is unclear whether MV repair has the same benefits in e... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Masashi Kawamura, Osamu Monta, Shusaku Maeda and Yasushi Tsutsumi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Pectoral muscle mass is not a robust prognostic factor for survival after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation
This study aimed to ... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Freya Sophie Jenkins, Jan-Philipp Minol, Tarik Akar, Esma Yilmaz, Moritz Benjamin Immohr, Ismail Dalyanoglu, Bernhard Korbmacher, Joel Aissa, Udo Boeken, Artur Lichtenberg, Payam Akhyari and Hannan Dalyanoglu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Simple and secure thrombectomy without circulatory arrest for acute pulmonary embolism
Surgical pulmonary artery thrombectomy is a well-established emergency treatment for massive pulmonary embolism (PE) in which fibrinolysis or thrombolysis are not effective. However, surgery for massive PE tha... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 8, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hanae Sasaki, Ryosuke Kowatari, Norihiro Kondo and Masahito Minakawa Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Surgical outcomes and perioperative risk factors of patients with interstitial lung disease after pulmonary resection
Patients of interstitial lung disease (ILD) combined with pulmonary lesions are increasingly common in clinical practice. Patients with ILD are at significantly higher risk for complications after pulmonary re... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 8, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Chuan Huang, Yao-Guang Sun, Chao Ma, Peng Jiao, Qing-Jun Wu, Wen-Xin Tian, Han-Bo Yu and Hong-Feng Tong Tags: Research Source Type: research
Modified blade: an interventional option in rigid bronchoscopy for non-resectable benign tracheal stenosis
Benign tracheobronchial stenosis is a abnormal tracheal lumen narrowing that may incur progressive dyspnea and life-threatening hypoxemia. There is no consensus on which patients should be treated with endosco... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 8, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gaetana Messina, Vincenzo Di Filippo, Francesca Capasso, Maria Antonietta Puca, Beatrice Leonardi, Mario Grande, Anna Rainone, Francesco Leone, Giuseppe Vicario, Simona De Gregorio, Giuseppe Cerullo, Antonio Ponticiello, Mario Pirozzi, Stefano Farese, Ale Tags: Research Source Type: research
Transbronchial lymph node forceps biopsy as a novel tool in diagnosis of mediastinal lymphadenopathy: a pilot study
Differential diagnosis of mediastinal lymphadenopathy is an issue of debate. Lymph nodes may be enlarged due to a variety of inflammatory, infectious, or malignant reasons. Therefore, obtaining samples from th... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 7, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ahmed Al-Halfawy, Sabah Hussein, Wafaa Ashur, Ali El-Hendawi and Sara Hussein Tags: Research Source Type: research
A successful endovascular aortic repair of aortoesophageal fistula following esophagectomy: a case report and literature review
Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is an extremely rare and highly fatal complication leading to a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Successful management of AEF after esophagectomy for esophageal carcinoma has... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 7, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jina Li, Yan Hu, Wenliang Liu, Jingqun Tang, Song Zhu and Chao Zeng Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Coral reef aorta: a rare form of obstruction of the ascending aorta in adolescent with aortopathy- case report
Supra aortic obstruction in children is uncommon and is seen in certain unique conditions. While intraluminal obstruction due to heavy calcification is seen in older populations, it is not described in pediatr... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 7, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Neerod Kumar Jha, Benedict Raj Kumar, Nishant Shah, Osama Abdullah, Oraib Al Ketan, Fraser Harban and Mohammad Daud Khan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
A rare case of a neonate with fallot-type absent pulmonary valve and occlusion of the left main bronchus
We reported a neonate with Fall... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 6, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Chunjie Mu, Minzhang Zhao, Runwei Ma, Xiang Li, Min Liu and Yao Deng Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Bedside zero-fluoroscopy temporary permanent pacemaker implantation in the electrical storm treatment under the guidance of EnSite 3D system: a case report
Electrical storm (ES) is a clinical emergency characterized by multiple malignant ventricular arrhythmias or ICD discharges within 24 h, requiring early rational management. (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 6, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lei Wang, Pengfei Li, Jun li, Jicheng Xi, Zhibiao Zhang, Fang Yan, Yanan Zhang, Haixiong Wang and Huiyuan Han Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Coronary pseudoaneurysm with a superficial mass and accompanying Brucella infection
We reported a rare case of Coronary pseudoaneurysm wit... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 6, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Chuanxiao Mi, Xiangxi Zhang, Liyuan Wang, Yan Yun, Fang Li, Yi Li, Yuxin Liu, Shouji Zhang, Chengwei Zou, Haizhou Zhang and Xiaochun Ma Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Management of penetrating cardiac injury and tricuspid regurgitation with extracorporeal-membrane oxygenation (ECMO): a case report
We report a case of a 17-year-old male who s... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 6, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Alexandros N. Karavas, Keeyon Olia, Dane Scantling, Jacob Nudel, Jacob Kriegel and Niloo M. Edwards Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
