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This page shows you the most recent publications within this specialty of the MedWorm directory. This is page number 15.

First-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents for Chronic Total Occlusion In Danger of Extinction? ⁎ ⁎
An attempt to recanalize a chronic total occlusion (CTO) is only made in one-half of the patients presenting with an occluded vessel during angiography (1). Possible reasons for hesitating to perform a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for a CTO may be the length and complexity of the procedure and the accordingly lower procedural success rate (2). Hence, patients with CTO are, in case of single-vessel disease, often managed medically or, in case of multivessel disease, are likely scheduled for bypass graft surgery even if the remaining lesions are suitable for PCI. In 2 randomized trials comparing coronary artery b...
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - January 28, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Handling ability of gaseous microemboli of two pediatric arterial filters in a simulated CPB model.
CONCLUSION: Our study confirmed that both the Sorin KIDS D131 and the Terumo Capiox AF02 were equivalent in their ability to remove significant numbers of GME, the amount of pressure drop and the total hemodynamic energy loss across the arterial filters at the various flow rates. An arterial filter is not an option, but a necessity for removing microemboli delivered to the patient. PMID: 23359037 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Perfusion - January 28, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Strother A, Wang S, Kunselman A, Undar A Tags: Perfusion Source Type: research

Evaluation of Current Eligibility Criteria for Bariatric Surgery: Diabetes prevention and risk factor changes in the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study.
CONCLUSIONSBariatric surgery drastically reduced the incidence of type 2 diabetes both in noneligible and eligible patients and improved cardiovascular risk factors in both groups. Our results show that strict BMI cutoffs are of limited use for bariatric surgery prioritization if the aim is to prevent diabetes and improve cardiovascular risk factors. PMID: 23359358 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Diabetes Care - January 28, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Sjöholm K, Anveden A, Peltonen M, Jacobson P, Romeo S, Svensson PA, Sjöström L, Carlsson LM Tags: Diabetes Care Source Type: research

Bariatric surgery: a best practice article
We describe the literature on outcomes after bariatric surgery, including the results for mortality, weight loss, remission of diabetes and associated endocrine disorders such as hypogonadism. Within this review, we will illustrate the impact of bariatric surgery on self-image, psychological health and perceived health and functional status. Finally, we briefly detail the potential complications of bariatric surgery, and offer advice on post-operative care and surveillance.
Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology - January 28, 2013 Category: Pathology Authors: Neff, K. J. H., le Roux, C. W. Tags: ACP best practice Source Type: research

Left Ventricular Thrombectomy Using Video‐Assisted Thoracoscopy
We report a case of a 40‐year‐old male who had a left ventricular thrombus with impaired cardiac function. The thrombus was completely removed using a video‐assisted thoracoscopy via a right mini‐thoracotomy. This approach is less invasive, avoiding sternotomy and ventriculotomy which can cause postoperative complications.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - January 28, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Koyu Tanaka, Taichi Sakaguchi, Genta Chikazawa, Toshinori Totsugawa, Hidenori Yoshitaka Tags: Surgical Technique Source Type: research

Hybrid Repair of Simultaneous Multiple Mycotic Aortic Aneurysms
We describe the technique of one stage hybrid open debranching and endovascular repair using three thoracic stent‐graft devices deployed to cover the whole aorta to exclude multiple mycotic aneurysms.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - January 28, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Che‐An Lin, Chih‐Yang Chan, I‐Hui Wu Tags: Surgical Technique Source Type: research

Continuous intravenous anaesthesia with sufentanil and midazolam in medetomidine premedicated New Zealand White rabbits
Conclusions: TIVA with sufentanil-midazolam provided smooth induction and recovery of anaesthesia in rabbits but with marked hypotension and respiratory depression, requiring mechanical ventilation. Further evaluation is needed to establish if the protocol is useful for rabbits undergoing surgery.
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - Latest articles - January 28, 2013 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Patricia HedenqvistAnna EdnerÅsa FahlmanMarianne Jensen-Waern Source Type: research

[Ex situ tracheobronchoplastic operations using the organ care system.]
The objective of this work was to investigate the feasibility of ex situ pulmonary surgery within the OCS.In the first procedure a large tracheobronchial leakage was covered with a pericardial patch. The procedure was authorized by the local committee of animal welfare. In the second surgery a replacement of the distal trachea using an aortic graft was performed after removal of the heart-lung segment from a pig from the slaughterhouse. The postoperative ventilation of both lungs was free of problems. The mean pressure of the pulmonary artery remained steady during the whole experiment. The setup to prevent lung edema was ...
Source: Der Chirurg - January 27, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Krüger M, Zinne N, Höffler H, Zhang R, Kropivnitskaja I, Schmitto J, Ciubotaru A, Haverich A Tags: Chirurg Source Type: research

Midterm results after treatment of gram-positive deep sternal wound infections with daptomycin for cardiac surgery patients
Daptomycin in combination with surgical therapy shown to be effective for treatment of deep sternal wound infection in cardiac surgery. However, till now midterm results in terms of re-infection or re-operation in patients who were successfully treated with daptomycin for gram-positive deep sternal wound infection are not published. Herein, we present midterm results in patients treated successfully with daptomycin after cardiac surgery.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - January 26, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Katharina OrtFawad JebranChristian BiretaBernhard DannerIoannis BougioukasFriedrich SchoendubeAron Popov Source Type: research

Influence of Comorbidity on Racial Differences in Receipt of Surgery Among US Veterans With Early-Stage Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer [Thoracic Oncology]
Conclusion Blacks had a greater prevalence of several comorbid conditions and poor performance status; however, the overall comorbidity score did not differ by race. In general, the effect of comorbidity on receipt of surgery was similar in blacks and whites. Racial differences in comorbidity do not fully explain why blacks undergo lung cancer surgery less often than whites.
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology - January 25, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Williams, Stechuchak, Zullig, Provenzale, Kelley Tags: Epidemiology, Surgery Thoracic Oncology Source Type: research

Aortic valve replacement via right anterolateral thoracotomy in the case of a patient with extreme mediastinal right-shift following pneumonectomy
We report on the case of a 68-year-old male patient with the history of right pneumonectomy due to bronchial carcinoma, who was referred for aortic valve replacement due to severe calcified aortic stenosis. Pre-operative chest X-ray and computed tomography (CT) revealed an unusually pronounced mediastinal shift to the right. Despite this unusual anatomy, we decided to perform surgery using the right anterolateral thoracotomy following thorough pre-operative planning using 3D-volume rendering of the CT data-set. This approach yielded excellent exposure of the aortic root and the ascending aorta, respectively. Following an u...
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - January 25, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mathias WilhelmiThomas RodtIssam IsmailAxel Haverich Source Type: research

Inhibitory Phosphorylation of TASK-1 in Peri-op AF [Signal Transduction]
Peri-operative atrial fibrillation (peri-op AF) is a common complication following thoracic surgery. This arrhythmia is thought to be triggered by an inflammatory response and can be reproduced in various animal models. Previous work has shown that the lipid inflammatory mediator, platelet-activating factor (PAF), synthesized by activated neutrophils, can induce atrial and ventricular arrhythmias as well as repolarization abnormalities in isolated ventricular myocytes. We have previously shown that carbamylated PAF-induced repolarization abnormalities result from the protein kinase C (PKC) ϵ-dependent phosphorylation of t...
Source: Journal of Biological Chemistry - January 25, 2013 Category: Chemistry Authors: Harleton, E., Besana, A., Comas, G. M., Danilo, P., Rosen, T. S., Argenziano, M., Rosen, M. R., Robinson, R. B., Feinmark, S. J. Tags: Molecular Bases of Disease Source Type: research

Cardiovascular and respiratory effects of the degree of head‐down angle during robot‐assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
ConclusionsThis study demonstrated that the degree of the head‐down angle at RALP affected the cardiovascular and respiratory parameters. Pneumoperitoneum with head‐down position in RALP influenced the cardiovascular and respiratory system to a greater extent than RRP, and these effects were stronger with deeper head‐down angle. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - January 25, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Yoshifumi Kadono, Hiroshi Yaegashi, Kazuaki Machioka, Satoru Ueno, Sotaro Miwa, Yuji Maeda, Tohru Miyagi, Atsushi Mizokami, Yuka Fujii, Tsunehisa Tsubokawa, Ken Yamamoto, Mikio Namiki Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Split cord malformation with dorsally located bony spur: Report of four cases and review of literature
GL Prasad, Sachin A Borkar, GD Satyarthee, AK MahapatraJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2012 7(3):167-170Split cord malformations (SCM) with a dorsally located bony spur are a very rare entity. The authors report a series of four such cases. The literature is reviewed regarding the pathogenesis and management of this uncommon variant of SCM. The presenting features include - scoliosis with motor and autonomic dysfunction (n = 1), scoliosis with cutaneous patch (n = 1), hypertrichotic area (n = 1), and motor deficits alone (n = 1). The location of spur was thoracic and lumbar in two patients (50%) each. Low-lying c...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - January 25, 2013 Category: Neuroscience Authors: GL PrasadSachin A BorkarGD SatyartheeAK Mahapatra Source Type: research

Aortic sclerosis is associated with mortality and major morbidity in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery
Conclusions Aortic sclerosis is a common finding in patients undergoing CABG. In these patients, its presence is associated with a higher risk of inhospital mortality or major morbidity, and is associated with a higher risk of all-cause long-term mortality independent of other risk factors.
Source: Heart - January 25, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Flynn, A. W., Afilalo, J., Agnihotri, A. K., Castrillo, C., Shahian, D. M., Picard, M. H. Tags: Editor's choice, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Echocardiography, Interventional cardiology, Clinical diagnostic tests, Epidemiology Valvular heart disease Source Type: research

Principles and Practice of Interventional Pulmonology
Source: Springer Medicine titles - January 24, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Thoracic Surgery Source Type: news

Primary Pulmonary Sarcomatoid Carcinomas.
CONCLUSIONS: Complete surgery in the initial stages of primary PSC can improve survival. PMID: 23352486 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Archivos de Bronconeumologia - January 24, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Avila Martínez RJ, Marrón Fernández C, Hermoso Alarza F, Zuluaga Bedoya M, Meneses Pardo JC, Gámez García AP Tags: Arch Bronconeumol Source Type: research

Treatment of Sirolimus‐Eluting Stent Restenosis: Additional Stent, Balloon Angioplasty, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Conclusions:CABG surgery for patients with SES restenosis is associated with the better clinical outcomes as well as better angiographic outcomes when compared with that of PCI.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - January 24, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kiyotake Ishikawa, Yutaka Aoyama, Katsuhiro Kato, Akihito Tanaka, Mizuho Hiramatsu, Masayoshi Ajioka, Haruo Kamiya, Toshikazu Tanaka, Haruo Hirayama Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Valvular Heart Disease in Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
In this report, we describe the cardiovascular anomalies of patients with OI who underwent valve surgery and review the literature on this subject.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - January 24, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mohammad Q. Najib, Hartzell V. Schaff, Jhansi Ganji, Howard R. Lee, Roger L. Click, D. Craig Miller, Hari P. Chaliki Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm of the Proximal Saphenous Vein Graft
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - January 24, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Abdelfatah A. Elasfar, Ayman Sallam, Samih Lawand, Mohamed F. Ibrahim Tags: Images in Cardiac Surgery Source Type: research

Postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting or cardiac valve surgery: intraoperative use of landiolol
Conclusions: Our retrospective review demonstrated a marked reduction of postoperative AF in those who received landiolol intraoperatively. A prospective study of intraoperative landiolol for preventing postoperative atrial fibrillation is warranted.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - January 24, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kazuhiro NakanishiShinhiro TakedaChol KimShusuke KohdaAtsuhiro Sakamoto Source Type: research

Focus on Echocardiographic and Doppler Analysis of Coronary Artery Abnormal Origin from the Pulmonary Trunk with Mild Myocardial Dysfunction
ConclusionsNoninvasive cardiovascular imaging, namely transthoracic echocardiography and Doppler specific parameters, can reach diagnosis of late presentation of ACAPA. Direct aortic implantation is a reliable and effective to establish dual coronary artery circulation and prevent risks due to myocardial ischemia.
Source: Echocardiography - January 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pierre‐Yves Courand, André Bozio, Jean Ninet, Roland Henaine, Magali Veyrier, Mohamed Bakloul, Loic Boussel, Sylvie Di Filippo Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research

Bariatric Surgery In Extremely Obese Adolescents May Also Help Treat Previously Undiagnosed Cardiovascular Abnormalities
This time of year many people make resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle, exercise more, lose weight and eat better. For the adolescents who are extremely obese in this country, diet and exercise alone often are not enough to get their weight down. Some of those teens will require weight loss surgery to improve their overall health...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Source Type: news

Aortic Valve Regurgitation and Ventricular Septal Defect Diagnosed 5 Years after Penetrating Cardiac İnjury.
Abstract Despite high mortality rates for penetrating heart injuries, developments in transport, diagnosis, and surgical interventions have increased survival rates. In some cases, life-threatening complications may be misdiagnosed or remain asymptomatic and lead to loss of life. Herein, we report a patient with aortic valve regurgitation because of noncoronary cusp perforation and ventricular septal defect that remained asymptomatic and diagnosed 5 years after a penetrating heart injury. PMID: 23344747 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ozdemir AC, Yüksel V, Hüseyin S, Baltalarlı A Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Chronic Calcific Constrictive Pericarditis Complicating Churg-Strauss Syndrome: First Reported Case.
In this report, we present the case of a 46-year-old man with Churg-Strauss syndrome, in whom we were able to document the development of symptomatic calcific constrictive pericarditis during a 10-year period despite long-term corticosteroid therapy. PMID: 23344748 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Aboukhoudir F, Pansieri M, Rekik S Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Parasternal Mass Revealing as a Postvaccinal Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-Elicited Sternal Osteomyelitis.
Abstract Although osteomyelitis is a very rare complication of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination, sternal osteomyelitis as a late complication of BCG vaccination diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in a child is described.We might consider BCG osteomyelitis in the case of osteomyelitis without bacterial isolation within a year after BCG vaccination, the absence of pulmonary foci, and a contact to the patient with tuberculosis. PMID: 23344749 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ahn HY, Kim YD, Jeon SE, Park SS, Park SE, Lee IS, Choi KW Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Successful Treatment of Pure Aortic Insufficiency with Transapical Implantation of the JenaValve.
We report on a patient with pure insufficiency of a non-calcified aortic valve, in whom an anatomically oriented catheter valve was implanted successfully. The design of the prosthesis with position feelers engaging the native aortic valve leaflets proved to be suitable for the treatment of pure aortic insufficiency. PMID: 23344750 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bleiziffer S, Mazzitelli D, Nöbauer C, Ried T, Lange R Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm: 12 Years of Follow-up. Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Abstract Pulmonary artery aneurysm (PAA) is defined as pulmonary artery diameter of greater than 4 cm. PAA is not frequently encountered in clinical practice. There is a rare report in giant low-pressure PAA in terms of long-term follow-up. Herein, we sought to report a case of idiopathic PAA that was followed for 12 years in view of its learning points and to review the current literature for PAA. Herein we observed learning points according to long-term follow-up of PAA case as follows. PAA progressed dramatically after reaching a diameter greater than 6 cm and resulted in 7.87 cm in 2 years according to our case...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ercan S, Dogan A, Altunbas G, Davutoglu V Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Pulmonary Vein Aneurysm Secondary to Mitral Regurgitation: Rare and Confusing Lesion.
Abstract A 54-year-old woman was referred to our institution suffering from severe dyspnea and asthenia due to progressive heart failure. Multidetector computed tomography angiography revealed biatrial enlargement with an image of pulmonary vein aneurysm. She underwent valvuloplasty for mitral and tricuspid valves, ligation of left atrial appendage, and left atrial reduction plasty concomitant with minimaze procedure using radiofrequency ablation but no intervention for aneurysm. PMID: 23344752 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Erkanli K, Yazici P, Bakir I Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Simultaneous Surgical Correction of Pectus Excavatum and Cardiac Disease in Two Adults.
Abstract Thoracic reconstruction in patients with pectus excavatum with concomitant cardiac or aortic surgery poses a major clinical challenge. The report describes two cases of adult patients undergoing simultaneous surgical correction of cardiac disease and sternal deformity using one of two different techniques: a sterno-turnover method preserving the rectus muscle or a sternal elevation method with A-O plates. PMID: 23344753 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Iino K, Oda M, Matusmoto I, Tomita S, Noda Y, Koshida Y, Yamaguchi S, Ohtake H, Watanabe G Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Late Consequences of Traumatic Rupture of the Diaphragm.
Abstract A 54-year-old man was admitted to our clinic due to elevated γ-glutamyltransferase, without any clinical symptoms. About 25 years ago, he had undergone blunt abdominal and thoracic trauma during an accident. No diagnostic measures or therapy had been performed at that time. Serum bilirubin was normal, but the values for alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, and alkaline phosphatase were slightly above the reference range. Sonography of the abdomen revealed dilated intrahepatic bile ducts up to 3 mm in diameter and steatosis of the liver grade I. CT scan and MRI of the thorax and abdomen showed a...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kaths M, Ebert M, Galle PR, Keilmann A, Lang H, Gockel I Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Partial Inferior Sternotomy and Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest for Rescue of a Failed TAVI Case: What Does Constitute 'Inoperable'?
Abstract A 65-year-old male patient was considered inoperable by conventional means for a previous triple coronary artery bypass grafting with a patent in situ right internal mammary artery graft to the left anterior descending artery crossing the thorax at midline directly behind the sternum. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation failed due to loss of the prosthetic device in the left ventricular outflow tract. Mandatory conversion was accomplished by an inferior partial T-shape sternotomy and extracorporeal circulation draining from the right atrium and feeding into the right femoral artery. A conventional 27-m...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schramm R, Mair H, Becker C, Schwarz F, Bombien R, Juchem G, Sodian R, Kupatt C, Schmitz C Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Anomalous Pulmonary Vein Drainage Is Not a Contraindication for VATS Lobectomy.
Abstract This is a case report on a 26-year-old woman with metastatic mandibular osteosarcoma to the lung. A video-assisted thorascopic surgery (VATS) completion left upper lobe lobectomy was attempted, but was converted to a thoracotomy when anomalous pulmonary vein drainage (APVD) was identified. There were no other anomalies found and the lobectomy was completed as planned. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of an attempted VATS lobectomy for patients with APVD. This case demonstrates that APVD tends not to be associated with any other anatomic abnormalities in the lung and should not be a contrai...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Shapiro M, Bittermann C, Flores RM Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Surgery for Fulminant Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis after Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve-in-Valve Implantation.
We report the clinical course of a patient with a history of transapical aortic "valve-in-valve" transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), actually suffering from prosthetic valve endocarditis. The patient now underwent cardiac surgery as a salvage procedure. The procedure itself was uneventful, but the patient died several days postoperative due to persisting sepsis. The present case raises the question, how to deal with high-risk patients, once considered unsuitable for cardiac surgery in presence of prosthetic valve infection? Up to now, there exists only insufficient knowledge about incidence, clinical course, an...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Wilbring M, Tugtekin SM, Matschke K, Kappert U Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Severe Bacterial Superinfection Based on Influenza A (H1N1) Pneumonia in a Heart-Lung Transplant Recipient.
Abstract A 47-year-old heart-lung transplant recipient presented to our outpatient transplant clinic with respiratory infection. Her nose and throat swabs for influenza A (H1N1) infection were negative. Broncheoalveolar lavage showed a positive result for H1N1 infection. Antiviral therapy was initiated. Because of superinfection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Aspergillus terreus, her clinical condition worsened. The clinical condition of the patient improved with antibiotic and antifungal treatment. Negative nose and throat swab results cannot rule out H1N1 infection safely. We therefore advocate to routinely perf...
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yildirim Y, Pecha S, Sill B, Deuse T, Reichenspurner H Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Successful Management of a Massive Residual Space Empyema Using Intrathoracic Vacuum-Assisted Instillation.
Abstract There is no universally accepted single line treatment for residual space empyema. Recently, the vacuum-assisted instillation therapy was applied for wounds in different anatomical positions. However, it has not yet been applied as an intrathoracic management. Herein, we describe the first experience of intrathoracic vacuum-assisted instillation therapy for residual space empyema after extended thoracic surgery. It appears to be an attractive treatment option for patients with large contaminated pleural cavities in preparation for reconstructive surgery. PMID: 23344759 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Badreldin AM, Bader RD, Hekmat K Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Morcellation in Semi-Exteriorized Pouch in Thoracoscopic Surgery.
Abstract Extraction of small specimens such as excised blebs through trocar site is a simple procedure. However, working thoracotomy is mandatory for removal of large solid intrathoracic tumors. We have used an instrument to morcellate a specimen in semi-exteriorized pouch during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Morcellation has provided the solution for removing large solid benign tumors without a working thoracotomy. PMID: 23344760 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Seok Y, Lee E Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Bilateral Cerebral Perfusion via Right Axillary Artery Cannulation Alone in Aortic Arch Surgery.
We describe a surgical technique that provides bilateral antegrade perfusion to the brain, via the right axillary artery, with no need of additional arterial lines or shunting devices. PMID: 23344761 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bassano C, Mvondo CM, Bovio E, Chiariello L Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Continuing Aspirin Causes Higher Drainage Even under Full Protection with Antifibrinolytics.
Conclusion Continuing aspirin before CABG is associated with increased blood loss even when used in small doses and under full cover of antifibrinolytic agents. However, this blood loss is not harmful and does not negatively affect the patient's clinical progress. PMID: 23344762 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Al-Lawati AA, Muthuswamy V Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Hemodynamic Effects of Left Upper Extremity Arteriovenous Fistula on Ipsilateral Internal Mammary Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
Conclusions Hemodynamically affected left IMA flow by ipsilateral upper extremity AVF may cause steal phenomenon. Hemodynamic differences between left and right IMAs in patients undergoing HD via left wrist and brachial fistulae are limited. PMID: 23344763 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Coskun I, Colkesen Y, Altay H, Ozkan U, Demirturk OS, Gulcan O, Guvener M Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Coagulation Disorders Do Not Increase the Risk for Bleeding during Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheotomy.
Conclusion Percutaneous tracheotomy is a safe and feasible procedure in patients with coagulation disorders. Therefore, discontinuation of anticoagulation treatment or normalization of hemostasis prior to the procedure is not necessary. PMID: 23344764 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Deppe AC, Kuhn E, Scherner M, Slottosch I, Liakopoulos O, Langebartels G, Choi YH, Wahlers T Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Perioperative and Long-Term Development of Anxiety and Depression in CABG Patients.
Conclusion Remarkably high AS and elevated DS late postoperatively require psychotherapeutic support even after seemingly successful CABG. PMID: 23344765 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Korbmacher B, Ulbrich S, Dalyanoglu H, Lichtenberg A, Schipke JD, Franz M, Schäfer R Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest using Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion is Safe for Elective Aortic Arch Surgery.
Conclusions HCA with open distal anastomosis for elective aortic repair can be performed with low operative mortality, even in the elderly, and seems not to add to the morbidity of the procedure. PMID: 23344766 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Matt P, Albrecht F, Rueter F, Grapow M, Pargger H, Fassl J, Reuthebuch O, Eckstein F Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Echocardiography Alone Allows the Determination of Heart Failure Stages in Rats with Pressure Overload.
Conclusion Echocardiography alone allows the reproducible determination of HF stages after aortic constriction in rats. PMID: 23344767 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Shingu Y, Amorim PA, Nguyen TD, Osterholt M, Schwarzer M, Doenst T Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Reversed C Sternotomy versus Conventional Sternotomy in Cardiac Surgery.
Conclusion These preliminary findings suggest that creating an access point without compromising the integrity of the sternum seems to be an advantageous and appropriate technique for suitable patients undergoing cardiac surgery. PMID: 23344768 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Temizkan V, Arslan G, Ugur M, Alp I, Yedekci E, Ucak A, Tas D, Yilmaz AT Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Effects of Delivering Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator on a New Infusion System during Endovascular Intervention in Patients with Lower Limb Ischemia.
Conclusion It is safe and effective to treat lower limb ischemia by combining adjunctive endovascular intervention with bolus of rt-PA (10 to 20 mg) given by a new infusion system. But long-term effects of thrombolysoangioplasty therapy in treating lower limb ischemia must be confirmed by large-scale population studies before routine use. PMID: 23344769 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yuan B, Li T, Zhang Y, Zhang W, Ren T, Yang B Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Feasibility of Systematic Transesophageal Endoscopic Mediastinoscopy.
We describe a new way to access the mediastinum through a natural orifice that provides excellent visualization of mediastinal structures. PMID: 23344770 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Córdova H, Martinez-Pallí G, Fernández-Esparrach G Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Hook Wire Localization of Pulmonary Pure Ground-Glass Opacities for Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery.
Conclusions Preoperative localization of pulmonary pGGOs is necessary for VATS when the lesions are less than 2 cm in diameter. Preoperative hook wire localization is safe and more successful than palpation for localization of pGGOs. PMID: 23344771 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Huang W, Ye H, Wu Y, Xu W, Tang X, Liang Y, Zheng J, Jiang H Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Predictive Procedure for Compensatory Hyperhidrosis before Sympathectomy: Preliminary Findings.
Conclusion Predictive procedure using local anesthesia to detect compensatory hyperhidrosis before sympathectomy may be useful for helping patients to decide whether to undergo the operation. PMID: 23344772 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jeong JY, Park HJ, Park JK, Jo KH, Wang YP, Lee J, Shin JS Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Presurgical Planning Using a Three-Dimensional Pulmonary Model of the Actual Anatomy of Patient with Primary Lung Cancer.
Conclusion Presurgical planning based on patient's actual 3D pulmonary model is useful for patients with stage IA NSCLC ≤ 2 cm in diameter and for selecting an appropriate VATS lung resection for an individual. PMID: 23344773 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kanzaki M, Kikkawa T, Shimizu T, Maeda H, Wachi N, Isaka T, Murasugi M, Onuki T Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research