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We present a very rare case of a 17-year-old boy with a rapidly expanding aneurysmal bone cyst arising from the first rib, resulting in neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome secondary to its compression of the brachial plexus. The patient's symptoms resolved after en bloc resection. To our knowledge there have been no other reports in the literature of thoracic outlet syndrome due to aneurysmal bone cyst arising from the first rib.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - December 16, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Medina, ManuelPaul, Subroto Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research
Lung Transplantation in a Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Acinetobacter Baumannii–Colonized Patient: A Case Report
We describe a case of a 50-year-old woman with α-1-antitrypsin deficiency, which was listed for double-lung transplantation, with multidrug-resistant gram-negative Acinetobacter baumannii (MRGN4-Ab) skin colonization. Transplantation was successfully performed. Colistin (Polymyxine E) was administered intravenously and through inhalation in the first month. MRGN4-Ab was still detectable in skin swabs without evidence of infection. After good recovery and clinical inapparence, the patient was discharged 2 months after transplantation.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of cont...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - December 16, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Huenges, KatharinaReinecke, AlexanderBewig, BurkhardHaneya, AssadCremer, Jochen Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research
Lung Transplantation in a Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Acinetobacter Baumannii –Colonized Patient: A Case Report
We describe a case of a 50-year-old woman with α-1-antitrypsin deficiency, which was listed for double-lung transplantation, with multidrug-resistant gram-negative Acinetobacter baumannii (MRGN4-Ab) skin colonization. Transplantation was successfully performed. Colistin (Polymyxine E) was administered intravenously and through inhalation in the first month. MRGN4-Ab was still detectable in skin swabs without evidence of infection. After good recovery and clinical inapparence, the patient was discharged 2 months after transplantation.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of cont...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - December 15, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Huenges, Katharina Reinecke, Alexander Bewig, Burkhard Haneya, Assad Cremer, Jochen Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research
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THORAC CARDIOV SURG Reports 2015; 04: 001-001DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1567869Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - December 4, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Böning, Andreas Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Airway Management via Laryngeal Mask in Laryngotracheal Resection
We present a case of impassable subglottic stenosis scheduled for tracheal resection and reconstruction managed by establishing a supraglottic airway. Despite careful preoperative evaluation, the stenosis was localized higher than anticipated, rendering conventional intubation impossible. Laryngeal mask bridging to cross-field ventilation was feasible and jet ventilation and cardiopulmonary bypass were available as emergency strategies. Surgery and emergence went uneventful. Perioperative considerations are discussed in this report.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of conten...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - November 24, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Zardo, PatrickKreft, TomHachenberg, Thomas Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research
Long-Range Real Migration of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Lead
We report the case of a patient who was referred to our institution for exchange of a malfunctioning ICD lead. The diagnostic work-up revealed a long-segment transmural migration of the ICD lead at the site of the subclavian and innominate vein. Due to the unpredictable risk of vein perforation, we abandoned the extraction procedure.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - November 24, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Keyser, AndreasBrodoefel, HaraldSchmid, Christof Tags: Case Report: Cardiac Source Type: research
Late Clinical Presentation of Inferior Vena Cava Deviation into the Left Atrium Following Atrial Septal Defect Repair in the Childhood
THORAC CARDIOV SURG ReportsDOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1566265A 19-year-old woman underwent ASD closure with patch in the childhood. Fifteen years later, she presented with severe cyanosis and dyspnea on exertion. Clinical diagnostics revealed a dislocation of the patch resulting in a right-to-left shunt (RLS) that was compensated in the past years by a recurrent ASD allowing a left-to-right shunt (LRS). The existing balance between interatrial shunts vanished by the growth of the patient leading to the clinical deterioration. After successful redo surgery, the patient was discharged home 8 days postoperatively.[...]Georg Thieme V...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - November 24, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: El-Sayed Ahmad, AliKleine, PeterLehnert, ThomasMoritz, Anton Tags: Case Report: Cardiac Source Type: research
Heart Failing Jehovah Witness Patient Successfully Treated by Minimally-Invasive Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation without any Blood Transfusions
THORAC CARDIOV SURG ReportsDOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1565252Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - October 29, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Böning, AndreasSchmid, Christof Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Transmediastinal Trachea Closure after Dilational Tracheotomy Positioned Too Low Down
THORAC CARDIOV SURG ReportsDOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1566263Dilational tracheotomy is a minimally invasive method that can be performed at the bedside on patients requiring long-term mechanical ventilation. In our 70-year-old male patient, percutaneous dilational tracheotomy (Ciaglia Blue Rhino, Cook Medical Inc., Bloomington, Indiana, United States) was performed because of bilateral pneumonia with sepsis. There were no initial problems. Nine days later, while the patient was being repositioned, the tracheal cannula became dislocated. Despite extending the cervical incision it was not possible to recannulate. The tracheal hole ...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - October 29, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kirschbaum, AndreasMaier, TanjaTeymoortash, Afsin Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research
Heart-Failing Jehovah's Witness Patient Successfully Treated by Minimally Invasive LVAD Implantation without Any Blood Transfusions
We present a 48-year-old patient (175 cm, 75 kg, body mass index 24.5 kg/m2) who was admitted to our clinic due to end-stage heart failure. The patient is a Jehovah's witness. He declined full blood transfusion as well as use of coagulation factors. Therefore, we interdisciplinary decided to implant an LVAD via minimally invasive technique. The patient experienced an uneventful intrahospital stay and was successfully discharged home on his 17th postoperative day, proving that LVAD implantation without blood transfusions is possible by using a minimally invasive technique. This benefits not only Jehovah's witness patients...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - October 29, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hanke, Jasmin S.Avsar, MuratHaverich, AxelSchmitto, Jan D. Tags: Case Report: Cardiac Source Type: research
Endobronchial Malposition of Matthys Pleural Catheter: A Case Report
Conclusion Although the Matthys catheter was placed endobronchially, we removed it without air leakage. Fortunately, no further problems occurred.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - October 7, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kirschbaum, AndreasDamanakis, AlexanderRolfes, CarolineBartsch, Detlef Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research
An Integrated Approach to von Willebrand Disease and Surgical Myocardial Revascularization
We report the case of a 42-year-old woman, with type I von Willebrand disease, who underwent off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Beating heart surgery associated with an adequate replacement of von Willebrand factor and factor VIII levels were chosen to prevent bleeding disorders. Her postoperative course was uneventful and she was discharged home after 5 postoperative days.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - September 18, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jiritano, FedericaCristodoro, LuciaBevacqua, EgidioMalta, EmanueleMastroroberto, Pasquale Tags: Case Report: Cardiac Source Type: research
A Case of Traumatic Flail Chest Requiring Stabilization with Surgical Reconstruction
Conclusion The main objective is surgical stabilization of the chest wall in cases of flail chest with a parenchymal damage because of the severe rib fracture, which need prolonged mechanical ventilation.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - August 20, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Evman, SerdarKolbas, IlkerDogruyol, TalhaTezel, Cagatay Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research
Stabilization of Flail Chest and Fractured Sternum by Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum
We report a 55-year-old male patient with a massive flail chest that required chest stabilization by minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) employing a Nuss bar. Surgical stabilization of severe flail chest and fractured sternum with Nuss bar by MIRPE is a safe and useful treatment modality in properly selected patients.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - August 20, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Akkuş, MuratUtkusavaş, AyferHanözü, MuratKaya, MehmetBakir, Ihsan Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research
Large Biatrial Thrombembolus Caught in Transit across a Patent Foramen Ovale
Conclusion Because of a lack of data, decision making has to rely on clinical judgment rather than evidence.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - August 20, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schaefer, AndreasTreede, HendrikReichenspurner, HermannConradi, Lenard Tags: Case Report: Cardiac Source Type: research
