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The frozen elephant trunk technique for the treatment of complicated type B aortic dissection with involvement of the aortic arch: multicentre early experience AORTIC SURGERY
CONCLUSION The FET technique is a feasible therapeutic option for complicated type B AD with involvement of the aortic arch if TEVAR is contraindicated. In contrast to conventional aortic surgery via a lateral thoracotomy, the FET procedure can provide simultaneous treatment of the ascending aorta and aortic arch.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 11, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Weiss, G., Tsagakis, K., Jakob, H., Di Bartolomeo, R., Pacini, D., Barberio, G., Mascaro, J., Mestres, C.-A., Sioris, T., Grabenwoger, M. Tags: AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research

241 * successful staged surgical treatment for aorto-oesophageal fistula
Conclusion: Staged treatment consisting of TEVAR, trans-hiatal oesophagectomy, resection of thoracic aorta and stent graft, in-situ reconstruction of thoracic aorta and omental flap installation provided an excellent outcome in the AEF.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Shirakawa, Y., Kuratani, T., Torikai, K., Sakamoto, T., Shijo, T., Watanabe, Y., Sawa, Y. Tags: Oesophagus Source Type: research

017 * aortic valve replacement through an anterior right mini-thoracotomy with central aortic cannulation is safe
Conclusion: MIAVR via an anterior right mini-thoracotomy with central cannulation results in similar perioperative mortality and stroke rates as compared to standard sternotomy. In addition, the MIAVR technique resulted in earlier extubation, fewer wound infections, reduced intraoperative transfusions, and shorter ICU and hospital stays. As compared to standard sternotomy AVR, our technique of MIAVR with preferential central cannulation appears safe.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hui, D., Bowdish, M., Cleveland, J., Ranjan, R., Sinha, R., Baker, C. J., Cunningham, M. J., Starnes, V. A. Tags: Small incisions and sutureless valves: A perfect marriage Source Type: research

302 * full sternotomy versus right anterior mini-thoracotomy for isolated aortic valve replacement in octogenarians: a propensity matched study
Conclusion: Minimally invasive AVR through RAMT can be safely performed in patients aged ≥80 years with acceptable morbidity and mortality rates. It is an expeditious and effective alternative to full sternotomy AVR and might be associated with lower stroke incidence.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gilmanov, D. S., Farneti, P. A., Ferrarini, M., Santarelli, F., Murzi, M., Miceli, A., Solinas, M., Glauber, M. Tags: Infective endocarditis and outcomes Source Type: research

337 * direct aortic implantation of a self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve leads to favourable outcomes
Conclusion: DA TAVI with the CoreValve System led to favourable early outcomes in patients with prohibitive iliofemoral access.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bruschi, G., Moat, N. Tags: Late Breakers I Source Type: research

092 * early and long-term outcomes of minimally invasive mitral valve surgery through right mini-thoracotomy: a ten-year experience in 1604 patients
Conclusion: Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is a safe and reproducible approach associated with low mortality and morbidity, high rate of mitral valve repair and excellent late results.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Glauber, M., Miceli, A., Canarutto, D., Ferrarini, M., Farneti, P. A., Murzi, M., Cerillo, A. G., Solinas, M. Tags: Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery Source Type: research

126 * extra-anatomic revascularisation for distal occlusion of the left or right common carotid artery in acute type a aortic dissection with cerebral malperfusion
Conclusion: Extra-anatomic bypass for distal LCCA or RCCA occlusion presents a valuable bail-out technique to restore cerebral perfusion during AADA repair, potentially reducing the increased incidence of neurological complications in patients with cerebral malperfusion.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Luehr, M., Etz, C. D., Lehmkuhl, L., Misfeld, M., Bakhtiary, F., Borger, M., Mohr, F. Tags: Complicated type A aortic dissection: Malperfusion and outcome Source Type: research

Repair Rate and Durability of Video Assisted Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
ConclusionsMIMVS is a safe approach with low morbidity and mortality that allows a high and durable repair rate with low reoperation rates and favorable short‐term event‐free survival.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - August 25, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Diana Reser, Mathias van Hemelrijck, Jovana Pavicevic, Anna Platzmann, Etem Caliskan, Volkmar Falk, Stephan Jacobs Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Utilizing Heart Port Technology
ConclusionsOperative outcomes with minimally invasive mitral valve surgery utilizing port access technology can be performed safely. Stroke rate was higher in the reoperative cases (p = NS) although similar to reports evaluating redo sternotomy in mitral valve cases.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - February 4, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Prashanth Vallabhajosyula, Tyler J. Wallen, Lauren P. Solometo, Jeanne Fox, William J. Vernick, W. Clark Hargrove Tags: Surgical Technique Source Type: research

Epicardial catheter-based ventricular reconstruction: a novel therapy for ischaemic heart failure with anteroapical aneurysm
CONCLUSIONS ECVR without cardiopulmonary bypass is a less invasive alternative to current standard therapies, reverses LV remodelling and improves cardiac performance in an ovine model of anteroapical aneurysm.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - November 15, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Cheng, Y., Aboodi, M. S., Wechsler, A. S., Kaluza, G. L., Granada, J. F., Van Bladel, K., Annest, L. S., Yi, G.-H. Tags: Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

319 * monitoring the learning curve and quality of care during re-engineering towards right minithoracotomy perceval s sutureless bioprosthesis implantation: a single-institution experience with 135 patients
Conclusions: Implantation of the Perceval S sutureless bioprosthesis through the right chest can be performed safely with progressive decreases in cardiopulmonary bypass, cross-clamp, and procedural times. CUSUM analysis shows a small learning curve with evidence of plateau after the first 10 cases.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 18, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Murzi, M., Miceli, A., Gilmanov, D., Farneti, P. A., Cerillo, A. G., Solinas, M., Glauber, M. Tags: Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery Source Type: research

115 * the frozen elephant trunk technique for the treatment of complicated type b aortic dissection: early multicentre experience
Conclusions: The FET technique constitutes a feasible therapeutic option, if TEVAR is not recommended. In contrast to conventional aortic surgery via a lateral thoracotomy, the FET procedure provides the opportunity for simultaneous treatment of the ascending aorta and aortic arch, if necessary.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 18, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Weiss, G., Tsagakis, K., Jakob, H. G., Di Bartolomeo, R., Barberio, G., Mascaro, J., Mestres, C., Sioris, T., Grabenwoger, M. Tags: Proximal aorta surgery: Extending to the descending aorta Source Type: research

118 * total aortic arch replacement with the frozen elephant trunk technique in acute type a aortic dissection: are we pushing the limits too far?
Conclusions: Our experience with FET in AADA shows acceptable results. Total aortic arch replacement with an FET in AADA patients does demand high technical skills. In spite of this, we still believe FET improves long-term outcome in cases of AADA with intimal tear or re-entry in the aortic arch or the descending aorta (DeBakey type I). Modern grafts with four side branches as well as sewing collars for the distal anastomosis, have helped to further ‘simplify’ the FET implantation. Such a strategy should only be implemented in experienced centres, and only if it is absolutely necessary, and not in all AADA patients.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 18, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Fleissner, F., Ius, P., Martens, A., Koigeldiyev, N., Stiefel, P., Beckmann, E., Haverich, A., Shrestha, M. Tags: Proximal aorta surgery: Extending to the descending aorta 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

F-021 * an audit of postoperative analgesia after single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. can we avoid epidural catheters?
Conclusions Single-port VATS lobectomy is consistently associated with rapid recovery and short hospital stay. 82% of the cases were discharged home within 5 days (target discharge date for lobectomies in our enhanced recovery after surgery pathway). Avoidance of epidural catheters in this group of patients does not affect postoperative analgesia and might be associated with earlier hospital discharge Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - July 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Socci, L., Sharma, A., Malik, M., Internullo, E., Martin-Ucar, A. Tags: SESSION IV: YOUNG INVESTIGATORS AWARD Source Type: research

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