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Impact of occurrence of cardiac arrest in the donor on long ‐term outcomes of pediatric heart transplantation
ConclusionThe occurrence of donor cardiac arrest has no impact on long-term survival in pediatric heart transplant recipients.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 8, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sandeep Sainathan, Sameh Said, Tamy Tsujimoto, Feng ‐Chang Lin, Leonardo Mullinari, Mahesh Sharma Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Perioperative and long ‐term outcomes of Ross versus mechanical aortic valve replacement
ConclusionsIn this mid-term propensity score-matched analysis, the Ross procedure offers similar perioperative outcomes, freedom from reintervention or valve dysfunction as well as overall survival compared to traditional mAVR but without the morbidity associated with long-term anticoagulation. At specialized centers with sufficient expertize, the Ross procedure should be strongly considered in select patients requiring aortic valve replacement.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - August 22, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Chelsea D. Wenos, Jeremy L. Herrmann, Lava R. Timsina, Parth M. Patel, John W. Fehrenbacher, John W. Brown Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

An altered posterior question-mark incision is associated with a reduced infection rate of cranioplasty after decompressive hemicraniectomy.
CONCLUSIONS: The primary goal of this retrospective cohort analysis was to identify adjustable risk factors to prevent post-CP complications. In this analysis, a posterior question-mark incision proved beneficial regarding infection and CP failure. The authors believe that these findings are caused by the better vascularized skin flap due to preservation of the superficial temporal artery and partial preservation of the occipital artery. In this trial, the posterior question-mark incision was identified as an easily and costless adaptable technique to reduce CP failure rates. PMID: 32330877 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 23, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Veldeman M, Daleiden L, Hamou H, Höllig A, Clusmann H Tags: J Neurosurg Source Type: research

Cell therapy for cerebral hemorrhage: Five year follow-up report.
Authors: Chang Z, Mao G, Sun L, Ao Q, Gu Y, Liu Y Abstract The aim of the study was to examine treatment of cerebral hemorrhages with bone-marrow or human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs or Hu-MSCs) and conventional surgical approaches, and determine and compare the effectiveness, feasibility, safety and reproducibility of each method. A retrospective analysis was performed on a cohort of cell-treated cerebral hemorrhage patients from October 1, 2007 to October 1, 2009. A total of 24 patients, all of whom received conventional surgical treatment, were classified as follows: i) The control group...
Source: Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine - January 20, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Exp Ther Med Source Type: research

Neurological complications in renal transplant patients: A single-center experience
Conclusion We conclude that complications involving the neurological system occur in 10.5% of all transplant patients with 8% involving CNS and 7% involving the PNS. The high mortality rates associated with CNS complications warrant early diagnosis and aggressive treatment in renal transplant recipients.
Source: Indian Journal of Transplantation - November 24, 2015 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research

Medtech approvals: FDA releases August 2015 PMAs
The FDA today released its list of the pre-market approvals it granted for medical devices in August 2015: Summary of PMA Originals & Supplements Approved Originals: 2 Supplements: 70 Summary of PMA Originals Under Review Total Under Review: 57 Total Active: 28 Total On Hold: 29 Summary of PMA Supplements Under Review Total Under Review: 569 Total Active: 422 Total On Hold: 147 Summary of All PMA Submissions Originals: 5 Supplements: 90 Summary of PMA Supplement PMA Approval/Denial Decision Times Number of Approvals: 70 Number of Denials: 0 Average Days Fr Receipt to Decision (Total Time): 229.0 FDA Time: 130...
Source: Mass Device - October 23, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Pre-Market Approval (PMA) Regulatory/Compliance Source Type: news

Survival after lung transplantation in systemic sclerosis. A systematic review
Conclusion: The short-term and intermediate-term survival post-lung transplantation are similar to IPAH and ILD patients requiring lung transplantation.
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - October 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Irfan Y. Khan, Lianne G. Singer, Marc de Perrot, John T. Granton, Shaf Keshavjee, Cathy Chau, Amie Kron, Sindhu R. Johnson Tags: Transplantation Source Type: research