A decade later: long-term results of the first percutaneous epicardial closure of the left atrial appendage using the LARIAT device
CONCLUSIONS: Epicardial LAAO employing the LARIAT device yields commendable long-term outcomes by reducing stroke and bleeding risk.PMID:38283554 | PMC:PMC10809813 | DOI:10.5114/kitp.2023.134176 (Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Marian Burysz Michalina Malec-Litwinowicz Jakub Batko Radoslaw Litwinowicz Mariusz Kowalewski Bogus Aw Kapelak Krzysztof Bartus Source Type: research

Successful conservative management of iatrogenic coronary artery dissection proceeding into the ascending aorta
Kardiochir Torakochirurgia Pol. 2023 Dec;20(4):266-267. doi: 10.5114/kitp.2023.134133. Epub 2024 Jan 11.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38283555 | PMC:PMC10809809 | DOI:10.5114/kitp.2023.134133 (Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Anna Maria Witkowska Bart Omiej Perek Anna Olasi ñska-Wiœniewska Sebastian Stefaniak Marek Jemielity Source Type: research

The effect of different regional analgesia methods on chronic pain after thoracic surgery
CONCLUSIONS: This study found that patients who received regional anesthesia had lower LANSS scores and VAS values, indicative of neuropathic pain reduction, following thoracotomy and VATS procedures.PMID:38283556 | PMC:PMC10809817 | DOI:10.5114/kitp.2023.134175 (Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Korg ün Ökmen Şule Balk Gamze G özen Güvenç Source Type: research

An unusual combination of aspergillosis in multiple hydatid cysts in an immuno-competent patient
Kardiochir Torakochirurgia Pol. 2023 Dec;20(4):277-279. doi: 10.5114/kitp.2023.134137. Epub 2024 Jan 11.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38283557 | PMC:PMC10809812 | DOI:10.5114/kitp.2023.134137 (Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Anshuman Darbari Sawan Dalal Abisho S Russel B Bhartendu Source Type: research

Radiotherapy for tumors of the mediastinum - state of the art
Kardiochir Torakochirurgia Pol. 2023 Dec;20(4):255-262. doi: 10.5114/kitp.2023.134132. Epub 2024 Jan 11.ABSTRACTMediastinal tumors encompass a diverse range of malignancies, originating within or spreading to the mediastinum. The administration of radiotherapy within the anatomical confines of the mediastinum presents unique challenges owing to the close proximity of critical organs, including the heart, lungs, esophagus, and spinal cord. However, recent progress in imaging techniques, treatment modalities, and our understanding of tumor biology has significantly contributed to the development of effective and safe therape...
Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ioanna Kantzou Georgios Sarris Vasileios Kouloulias Ioannis Abatzoglou Vasileios Leivaditis Konstantinos Grapatsas Efstratios Koletsis Athanasios Papatriantafyllou Manfred Dahm Admir Mulita Francesk Mulita Nikolaos Baltayiannis Source Type: research