The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 
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This is an RSS file. You can use it to subscribe to this data in your favourite RSS reader or to display this data on your own website or blog.Commentary: Knowing where to look is half the battle: Nodal dissection for the “screening” era
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Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 2, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Scott J. Swanson Source Type: research
Discussion to: Simultaneous heart-kidney transplant compared with heart transplant alone in patients with borderline renal function who are not dialysis dependent
Presenter: Dr Amy Wang (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 2, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Adult Source Type: research
Reply from authors: Efficacy of opioid-sparing analgesia after median sternotomy with continuous bilateral parasternal subpectoral plane blocks
We appreciate the interest and critical evaluation by the authors of the recent letter by Xue and colleagues, titled “Assessing Opioid-Sparing Analgesic Efficacy of Continuous Bilateral Parasternal Subpectoral Plane Blocks After Cardiac Surgery Via Median Sternotomy,”1 regarding our study on the efficacy of continuous bilateral ultrasound-guided parasternal place blocks (PSBS) in opioid-naïve patients undergo ing cardiac surgery via median sternotomy.2 We welcome the opportunity to address their thoughtful comments and concerns. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Morgan Harloff, Kamen Vlassakov, Tsuyoshi Kaneko Tags: Adult: Perioperative Management: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Reply: Efficacy of opioid-sparing analgesia after median sternotomy with continuous bilateral parasternal subpectoral plane blocks
We appreciate the interest and critical evaluation by the authors of the recent letter by Xue and colleagues, titled “Assessing Opioid-Sparing Analgesic Efficacy of Continuous Bilateral Parasternal Subpectoral Plane Blocks After Cardiac Surgery Via Median Sternotomy,”1 regarding our study on the efficacy of continuous bilateral ultrasound-guided parasternal place blocks (PSBS) in opioid-naïve patients undergo ing cardiac surgery via median sternotomy.2 We welcome the opportunity to address their thoughtful comments and concerns. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Morgan Harloff, Kamen Vlassakov, Tsuyoshi Kaneko Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
The impact of multimodal analgesia in coronary artery bypass graft surgery —a population-based analysis
Multimodal pain management aims to concurrently target several pain pathways for improved treatment efficacy and recovery. We investigated associations between multimodal analgesia use and postoperative complications, length of hospital stay (LOS), and opioid consumption among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 30, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Crispiana Cozowicz, Haoyan Zhong, Jashvant Poeran, Alex Illescas, Jiabin Liu, Lazaros A. Poultsides, Dimitrios V. Avgerinos, Stavros G. Memtsoudis Tags: Perioperative Management Source Type: research
Lung resection after initial nonoperative treatment for non –small cell lung cancer
The study objectives were to assess the outcomes of lung resection in patients with non –small cell lung cancer previously treated with nonoperative treatment and to identify prognostic factors associated with survival. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 30, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Elizabeth G. Dunne, Cameron N. Fick, Kay See Tan, Nicolas Toumbacaris, Brooke Mastrogiacomo, Prasad S. Adusumilli, Gaetano Rocco, Daniela Molena, James Huang, Bernard J. Park, Matthew J. Bott, Valerie R. Rusch, Smita Sihag, James M. Isbell, Jamie E. Chaft Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research
The impact of multimodal analgesia in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery – a population-based analysis
Multimodal pain management aims to concurrently target several pain pathways for improved treatment efficacy and recovery. We investigated associations between multimodal analgesia use and postoperative complications, length of hospital stay (LOS) and opioid consumption among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 30, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Crispiana Cozowicz, Haoyan Zhong, Jashvant Poeran, Alex Illescas, Jiabin Liu, Lazaros A. Poultsides, Dimitrios V. Avgerinos, Stavros G. Memtsoudis Source Type: research
Lung Resection After Initial Nonoperative Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
To assess the outcomes of lung resection in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) previously treated with nonoperative treatment and to identify prognostic factors associated with survival. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 30, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Elizabeth G. Dunne, Cameron N. Fick, Kay See Tan, Nicolas Toumbacaris, Brooke Mastrogiacomo, Prasad S. Adusumilli, Gaetano Rocco, Daniela Molena, James Huang, Bernard J. Park, Matthew J. Bott, Valerie R. Rusch, Smita Sihag, James M. Isbell, Jamie E. Chaft Source Type: research
Retraction speed and chronic poststernotomy pain: A randomized controlled trial
Approximately 30% of patients develop chronic poststernotomy pain (CPSP) following cardiac surgery with sternal retraction. Risk factors have been described but no causal determinants identified. Investigators hypothesized that opening the sternum slowly would impart less force (and thereby less nerve/tissue damage) and translate to a reduced incidence of CPSP. The main objectives were to determine whether or not slower sternal retraction would reduce the incidence of CPSP and improve health-related quality of life. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Rachel Phelan, Dimitri Petsikas, Jessica Shelley, Wilma M. Hopman, Deborah DuMerton, Monica Parry, Darrin Payne, Rene Allard, Michael Cummings, Joel L. Parlow, Robert Tanzola, Louie T.S. Wang, Craig Stewart, Tarit K. Saha Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research
Retraction Speed and Chronic Post-Sternotomy Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Approximately 30% of patients develop chronic post-sternotomy pain (CPSP) following cardiac surgery with sternal retraction. Risk factors have been described but no causal determinants identified. Investigators hypothesized that opening the sternum slowly would impart less force (and thereby less nerve/tissue damage) and translate to a reduced incidence of CPSP. The main objectives were to determine if slower sternal retraction would reduce the incidence of CPSP and improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL). (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Rachel Phelan, Dimitri Petsikas, Jessica Shelley, Wilma M. Hopman, Deborah DuMerton, Monica Parry, Darrin Payne, Rene Allard, Michael Cummings, Joel L. Parlow, Robert Tanzola, Louie TS. Wang, Craig Stewart, Tarit K. Saha Source Type: research
The Relationship between Body Mass Index and Mortality is Not Linear in Patients requiring Venovenous Extracorporeal Support
We examined a national cohort to evaluate the influence of BMI on mortality in patients requiring VVECMO for severe acute respiratory virus -2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Elwin Tham, Stuart Campbell, Heather Hayanga, Jeffrey Ammons, Wei Fang, Penny Sappington, Paul McCarthy, Alper Toker, Vinay Badhwar, JW Awori Hayanga Source Type: research
Reply: The importance of early intervention for ischemia after coronary artery bypass grafting
We thank Heuts and Vriesendorp1 for their comments on our article.2 Indeed our study does have a lower incidence of postoperative ischemia compared with other reports in the literature. Furthermore, the low incidence in our study does pose an inherent risk for type II error. However, our study focuses on those who underwent postoperative cardiac catheterization after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting in a multicenter regional collaborative consisting of 17 centers. It represents a real-world experience across a diversity of practice patterns. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Anthony V. Norman, Irving L. Kron Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Discussion to: Intraoperative blood products, fluid administration, and persistent hypothermia on bleeding leading to reexploration after cardiac surgery
Presenter: Mr Benjamin L. Shou (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Adult Source Type: research
Discussion to: Valved Sano conduit improves immediate outcomes following Norwood operation compared with nonvalved Sano conduit
Presenter: Dr David M. Kalfa (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Congenital Source Type: research
Discussion to: A national survey of occupational musculoskeletal injuries in cardiothoracic surgeons
Presenter: Dr Camille Mathey-Andrews (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Miscellaneous Source Type: research
