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Tracheal rupture after intubation and placement of an endotracheal balloon catheter (A-view(R)) in cardiac surgery
We report the first severe complication after the use of A-view®. This is a case of a 66-year old woman who underwent elective myocardial revascularization complicated by an intraoperative iatrogenic tracheal rupture of 6 cm, after uncomplicated intubation and the use of an endotracheal balloon catheter (A-view®), which required direct surgical repair with a posterolateral thoracotomy after the myocardial revascularization was completed, weaning from bypass and closure of the median sternotomy.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - August 21, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Timman, S. T., Mourisse, J. M., van der Heide, S. M., Verhagen, A. F. Tags: Anesthesia, Congenital - cyanotic, Electrophysiology - arrhythmias Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

Surgical treatment for pseudo-occlusion of the internal carotid artery
CONCLUSIONS Surgical treatment for carotid artery pseudo-occlusion is safe and effective.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - April 22, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Desole, A., Campanile, F., Tosato, F., Milite, D. Tags: Neurostimulation Vascular Source Type: research

141 * mini-thoracotomy direct aortic self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a single-centre experience
Conclusions: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation with the direct aortic approach is safe and feasible, offering a new, attractive option for treating selected high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis and peripheral vasculopathy, including those requiring a redo procedure.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 18, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bruschi, G., Botta, L., De Marco, F., Colombo, P., Barosi, A., Mondino, M., Klugmann, S., Martinelli, L. Tags: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Expanding indications and techniques Source Type: research

142 * transcatheter aortic valve implantation through carotid artery access under local anaesthesia
Conclusions: TAVI through the CCA approach under LA is feasible and safe in high-risk patients. It allows continuous neurological status monitoring with low risk of stroke, minimal vascular complication risk, excellent bleeding control and immediate patient mobilization. It appears a valuable alternative option compared to transapical, transaxillary or transaortic accesses for patients who cannot undergo transfemoral TAVI.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 18, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Azmoun, A., Amabile, N., Ramadan, R., Ghostine, S., Brenot, P., Caussin, C., Deleuze, P., Nottin, R. Tags: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Expanding indications and techniques Source Type: research