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Correction of Double-Chambered Right Ventricle 40 Years after Pulmonary Valvuloplasty
Conclusion Subpulmonary obstruction of the right ventricle can be related to double-chambered right ventricle even in adulthood. Treatment options include surgical resection with pulmonary valve replacement.[...]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 - July 15, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kuhn, Elmar W.Bennink, GerardusWahlers, ThorstenWippermann, Jens Tags: Case Report: Cardiac Source Type: research

Late-Onset Aspergillus Fumigatus Infection of an Aortic Stent Graft in an Immunocompetent Patient
We present a case, which could facilitate diagnosis and management of the aforementioned disease. A 60-year-old man with stent graft implantation in the descending aorta (6 years ago) presented with fever, night sweats, and weight loss over 5 months. Leukocytosis and elevated C-reactive protein were constantly spiking. Blood cultures were negative. Notably, the serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) level was strongly elevated (> 1,000 U/mL). Anamnestically, the patient suffered from a mild form of atopic dermatitis and bronchial asthma. The pulmonary status showed no abnormalities in the computed tomography image. Nonetheless, a...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - July 10, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ballazhi, FatosWeyand, MichaelLang, WernerSchoerner, ChristophSeitz, Timo Tags: Case Report: Vascular Source Type: research

Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement in a Patient with Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Conclusion Aortic valve stenosis combined with severe left-ventricular hypertrophy is not ideal for TAVI. Conventional surgery, performing partial septal myectomy and implantation of sutureless aortic prosthesis, seems more appropriate.[...]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 - July 10, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Christ, TorstenDohmen, Pascal M.Laule, MichaelStangl, KarlKonertz, Wolfgang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Late Chronic Tamponade after Intraoperative Right Ventricular Rupture Repair with Mediastinal Fat
We present the case of an 83-year-old female patient with an intraoperative traumatic right ventricular free wall rupture during an aortic valve replacement procedure. Pledgetted interrupted sutures reinforced with large pieces of mediastinal fat were used for rupture repair. After 6 months, the patient was readmitted with the diagnosis of a retrosternal mediastinal mass and clinical signs of cardiac tamponade that required reoperation.[...]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 - May 18, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gualis, JavierCastaño, MarioRodríguez, Miguel AngelGarcía, Cristina Tags: Case Report: Cardiac Source Type: research

Right Atrial Thrombosis in Antiphospholipid Syndrome with Secondary Immune Thrombocytopenia
Conclusion When evaluating patients with right atrial masses, findings of thrombocytopenia and/or aPTT prolongation should raise the suspicion of APS-associated thrombosis.[...]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 - April 20, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Voigtlaender, MinnaConradi, LenardHinsch, AndreaLanger, Florian Tags: Case Report: Cardiac Source Type: research

Successful Management of an Occult Cardiac Tamponade with Prompt Surgical Intervention and a Novel, Defined Pericardial Irrigation Protocol
We describe a case of purulent pericarditis with impending cardiac tamponade in a previously healthy 40-year-old female patient, which was successfully treated with a combination of prompt surgical drainage and a novel irrigation protocol.[...]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 - March 31, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jahangeer, SaleemGardiner, Rebecca EmilyForde, PatrickHinchion, John Tags: Case Report: Cardiac Source Type: research

Surgical Treatment of Enormous Recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
THORAC CARDIOV SURG ReportsDOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1387822A patient with enormous recurrent dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans underwent modified three-dimensional histology surgery. Frozen-section examination was used to identify the margins. The patient had a normal postoperative course.[...]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 - March 30, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Xing, ShijieWang, JianjunZhai, WeiXia, TianWang, Chuanxiao Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research

Fistula Formation 6 Years after Removal of Infected Pacemaker Leads
We describe a case of a male patient who presented with a chronic ulcer below the left clavicle. Six years before the present admission a permanent pacemaker, including leads, was explanted related to endocarditis. The initial working hypothesis suspected an infected sebaceous gland as the cause of ulceration. After two periods of unsuccessful surgical treatment of the gland, further examination identified a small pacemaker lead fragment underneath the articulation between sternum and clavicle as a possible reason.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstrac...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - February 17, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schroeter, ThomasKiefer, PhilippSauer, MatthiasMohr, Friedrich Wilhelm Tags: Case Report: Cardiac Source Type: research

Controlled Delayed Aortic Repair in Acute Aortic Syndrome and Multiorgan Failure: An Option in Selected Cases
We report a successful attempt of a controlled delayed surgical treatment in a patient with an acute aortic syndrome complicated from multiorgan failure.[...]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 - January 20, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Dohle, Daniel S.Tsagakis, KonstantinosIbrahim, SaifeldinPlicht, BjörnJakob, Heinz Tags: Case Report: Vascular Source Type: research

Pneumocephalus Following Thoracic Surgery with Posterior Chest Wall Resection
We report on a 69-year-old male patient with pneumocephalus after right-sided lobectomy and en bloc resection of the chest wall for non-small-cell lung cancer. Postoperatively, the patient showed a reduced vigilance level with no response to pain stimuli and anisocoria. The CCT scan revealed an extensive pneumocephalus; following which, the patient underwent neurosurgery with laminectomy and ligature of the transected nerve roots. After operation the patient returned to his baseline mental status.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open acc...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - January 20, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Müller, InaTönnies, MarioPfannschmidt, JoachimKaiser, Dirk Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research

Severe Mitral Regurgitation Secondary to Atresia of the Posterior Mitral Valve Leaflet in the Adult: Is Repair Always Best Practice?
We describe a case of a 66-year-old woman with severe mitral regurgitation secondary to posterior leaflet atresia of the mitral valve. Perioperative transesophageal echocardiography suggested the possibility of an absent posterior leaflet with complete prolapse of the anterior leaflet. We questioned the functional outcome if repair was attempted; therefore, mitral valve replacement was performed. We present a case outlining the successful management of this rare condition in an adult as well as a review of current literature.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - December 15, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Joshi, VijayLaurie, KayeSkoyles, JulianRichens, David Tags: Case Report: Cardiac Source Type: research

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Miliary Tuberculosis and AIDS: A Case Report
Conclusion Even though the use of such extensive and expensive treatment can be questioned, this example encourages an aggressive approach in a young patient, even in situations of multiple diagnosis of individually limited prognosis.[...]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 25, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Frick, Sonia ErikaFlothmann, ChristophPreiswerk, BenjaminBehr, RenateGenoni, Michele Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research

A Rare Case of Chylothorax in a Patient with Schimmelpenning Syndrome
THORAC CARDIOV SURG ReportsDOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1394162Chylothorax originating in a patient with Schimmelpenning syndrome is rare and poses a problem in diagnosis and treatment. A 22-year-old male was admitted with dyspnea indicative of a large pleural chylous effusion. Besides conservative dietary treatment measures, the chylous effusion was drained (2,000 mL/day). Computed tomography-lymphography after ligation of the thoracic duct and pleurectomy revealed a small collateral flow of chylous fluid toward the chest wall and entering the thorax. Eventually, local radiation therapy with 36 Gy effectively treated the chyloth...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - October 31, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schlolaut, BettinaSchild, Hans HeinzPfannschmidt, JoachimKaiser, Dirk Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research

Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Crystal Deposition Disease of the Sternoclavicular Joint
We present a patient with swelling of the right upper extremity, in whom on computed tomography a mass posterior to the sternoclavicular joint causing compression of the brachiocephalic vein was detected. A modified resection arthroplasty was performed, and the histopathological findings revealed massive deposits of CPPD in the articular cartilage. To our knowledge, there is only one similar case published in the literature.[...]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 31, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Borowski, AndreasHeikaus, SebastianKurt, Muhammed Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research

Spontaneous Pneumothorax due to Ectopic Deciduosis: A Case Report
This report presents a 20-week pregnant 38-year-old woman with right-sided pneumothorax due to pulmonary deciduosis. Initial pleural drainage was ineffective. Video-assisted thoracoscopy revealed areas of consolidation within the lung parenchyma. A wedge resection with partial pleurectomy was performed. Histopathological examination showed subpleural decidual implants. The patient made a full recovery and was discharged on day 5. Videoscopic inspection of the lung parenchyma and pleura with resection of decidual foci is the recommended treatment for pneumothorax in pregnant women with pleuropulmonary deciduosis in whom cla...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports - September 16, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Dudek, WojciechSchreiner, WaldemarStrehl, JohannaSirbu, Horia Tags: Case Report: Thoracic Source Type: research