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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:59:59 +0100 Corrigendum to 'Bicuspid aortic valve leaflet morphology in relation to aortic root morphology: a study of 300 patients undergoing open-heart surgery' [CORRIGENDUM] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636492&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F471%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636492 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636492 Reply to Petricevic and Biocina [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636491&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F470%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636491 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636491 Prevalence and clinical significance of elevated preoperative glycosylated hemoglobin in diabetic patients scheduled for coronary artery surgery [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636490&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F469%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636490 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636490 Reply to Durand [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636489&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F468%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636489 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636489 Lymph node involvement in T1 non-small-cell lung cancer: do not miss radical lymphadenectomy [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636488&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F467%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636488 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636488 Is tranexamic acid really an alternative to aprotinin? [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636487&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F466-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636487 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636487 Reply to Wiesner et al. [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636486&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F466%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636486 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636486 The 2010 ESC/EACTS guidelines on myocardial revascularization does not present suggestions about disease-free saphenous vein grafts at the time of redo coronary artery bypass grafting [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636485&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F465%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636485 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636485 Early removal of chest tubes after lung resection -- VATS the reason? [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636484&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F464%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636484 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636484 Is the occlusion of the infrarenal aorta embolic or chronic when efficient collaterals exist? [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636483&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F463-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636483 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636483 Reply to Zisis [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636482&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F463%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636482 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636482 Reply to Puehler et al. [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636481&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F462%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636481 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636481 Sutureless anastomoses: the main goal for a calcified aorta? [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636480&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F461%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636480 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636480 Reply to Poullis [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636479&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F460%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636479 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636479 Lessons from a mathematical hypothesis: modification of the endoventricular circular patch plasty [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636478&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F459-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636478 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636478 Reply to Huang et al. [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636477&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F459%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636477 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636477 Contraindications to percutaneous tracheostomy due to anomaly of aortic-arch branches origin and running: relative or absolute [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636476&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F458%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636476 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636476 Reply to Kuralay and Karaca [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636475&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F457-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636475 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636475 Placement of Alfieri's suture [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636474&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F457%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636474 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636474 Endovascular and thoracoscopic treatment for post-lobectomy hemothorax [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636473&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F456%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636473 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636473 An unusual cause of hemo-pneumothorax [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636472&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F455%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636472 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636472 Virtual angioscopy finds the intimal tear of an acute thoracic aortic dissection [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636471&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F454%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636471 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636471 Accessory aortic-valve tissue as a cause of severe aortic regurgitation: intra-operative finding [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636470&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F452%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636470 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636470 Multimodality imaging of caseous calcification of mitral annulus [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636469&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F451%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636469 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636469 An unusual ectopic calcification in the left atrium [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636468&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F450%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636468 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636468 Valve surgery in a mucopolysaccharidosis type I patient: early prosthetic valve endocarditis [CASE REPORTS] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636467&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F448%3Frss%3D1 We present an unusual case of a double-valve replacement in an MPS I patient, complicated by early infective endocarditis requiring surgical reintervention. We also present a comprehensive literature review of valve surgery in patients with MPS I and a brief summary of the most relevant surgical considerations, including valve selection and infection prevention. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636467 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636467 An unusual fatal penetrating coronary artery injury with effective perioperative management [CASE REPORTS] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636466&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F445%3Frss%3D1 We report here an uncommon anterior chest trauma with an unusual fatal penetrating coronary artery injury by pneumatic nail gun with effective perioperative management. While doing upholstery, a 32-year-old male patient accidentally stabbed by a pneumatic nail gun with injury to the anterior chest was brought to the emergency room of our hospital. Persistent chest pain with unstable vital signs and no external injury except for a faint ecchymosis on anterior chest were noted at arrival. Sixty-four-slice computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a foreign body completely embedded in the chest wall penetrating the left ventricle, with the coronary artery also suspected of being involved because of ST-T changes of V2 to V6 on electrocardiography. Three-dimensional reconstructive CT scans showed ... European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636466 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636466 Intramural dissection with mucosal rupture alleviating phlegmonous esophagitis [CASE REPORTS] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636465&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F442%3Frss%3D1 We report a woman presenting with unrelenting odynophagia and chest pain. Computed tomography identified a deep neck infection with acute phlegmonous esophagitis. However, esophageal intramural dissection with mucosal rupture occurred after routine nasogastric-tube insertion, and pus was vomited thereafter. The patient was treated with antibiotics and delayed endoscopic closure of the rupture site and made a full recovery. Although the definite pathogenesis remained unclear, esophageal intramural dissection with mucosal rupture, a possible and rare complication of nasogastric-tube insertion, eventually alleviated the acute phlegmonous esophagitis in our patient. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636465 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636465 Lung transplantation for Cystic fibrosis: satisfactory results in specialized centres [EDITORIAL COMMENT] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636464&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F440%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636464 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636464 Lung transplantation for cystic fibrosis: a single center experience of 100 consecutive cases [TX [amp ] MCS] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636463&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F435%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSION Improved results obtained in the early postoperative period since 2000 is most likely due to change in surgical management approach. Improved surgical outcome for CF patients can be obtained, especially in experienced transplant centers. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636463 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636463 Increasing donor-recipient weight mismatch in pediatric orthotopic heart transplantation does not adversely affect outcome [TX [amp ] MCS] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636462&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F427%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS Our current policy involves accepting a maximum donor-recipient weight ratio of 3. These encouraging findings cautiously justify this policy, in an era when marginal donors are increasingly sought. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636462 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636462 A novel approach to percutaneous right-ventricular mechanical support [TX [amp ] MCS] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636461&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F423%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS Perc CM-RVAD was feasible and provided hemodynamic improvement. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636461 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636461 Evaluation of coronary allograft vasculopathy using multi-detector row computed tomography: a systematic review [TX [amp ] MCS] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636460&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F415%3Frss%3D1 This article systematically reviews the literature to determine the accuracy of MDCT in CAV assessment. An English-language literature search was performed using EMBASE, OVID, PubMed, and Cochrane Library databases. Studies that directly compared MDCT with CCA and/or IVUS for the detection of coronary artery stenosis or significant intimal thickening in cardiac transplant patients were analyzed. Data were pooled to obtain weighted sensitivities, specificities, and diagnostic accuracies. Negative and positive predictive values (NPV/PPV) were calculated. A total of seven studies with a sum of 272 patients were included in this review. There were three studies examining 16-slice MDCTand four studies looking at 64-slice MDCT in CAV. Using per-segment analysis, MDCTassessed between 91% and 96% ... European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636460 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636460 The treatment of acute type A aortic dissection: nothing ventured, nothing gained [EDITORIAL COMMENT] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636459&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F413%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636459 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636459 Effect on false-lumen status of a combined vascular and endovascular approach for the treatment of acute type A aortic dissection [AORTIC SURGERY] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636458&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F409%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSION Additional implantation of the Djumbodis Dissection System to readapt the dissected layers in the arch and the proximal descending aorta does not seem to have additive value as an adjunct to standard ascending/hemiarch replacement with regard to closure of the false lumen in the arch and the proximal descending aorta. The most limiting factor seems to be the non-self-expanding capability of the device. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636458 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636458 Outcome after homograft redo operation in aortic position [AORTIC SURGERY] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636457&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F404%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS The risk for a redo procedure after aortic-valve replacement with a homograft seems to be acceptable when compared with other prostheses. Mortality was, however, elevated in patients with a homograft infection. Trans-apical procedures are safe and feasible and might be our preferred technique for the future. Valve infections still remain a contraindication for trans- apical procedures. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636457 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636457 Fetal trans-apical stent delivery into the pulmonary artery: prospects for prenatal heart-valve implantation [BASIC SCIENCE] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636456&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F398%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates the principal technical feasibility of a prenatal stent delivery into the pulmonary artery using a novel trans-apical hybrid-intervention technique. This approach demonstrates the first step towards possible future minimally invasive prenatal heart-valve-implantation procedures. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636456 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636456 Preserving cardiac and pulmonary function after cardiopulmonary bypass: effects of reactive nitrogen species [EDITORIAL COMMENT] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636455&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F396%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636455 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636455 Effects of FP15, a peroxynitrite decomposition catalyst on cardiac and pulmonary function after cardiopulmonary bypass [BASIC SCIENCE] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636454&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F391%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS Application of FP15 improves myocardial, endothelial, and pulmonary function after cardiopulmonary bypass with hypothermic cardiac arrest. The observed protective effects imply that catalytic peroxynitrite decomposition could be a novel therapeutic option in the treatment of ischemia/reperfusion injury. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636454 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636454 Anticalcification effects of decellularization, solvent, and detoxification treatment for genipin and glutaraldehyde fixation of bovine pericardium [BASIC SCIENCE] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636453&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F383%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS Genipin fixation is a novel alternative to conventional GA fixation in vitro material assessment and in vivo anticalcification effect. The addition of decellularization, organic solvent treatment, and detoxification prevented calcification of GA/genipin-fixed bovine pericardium in the rabbit intramuscular implantation model, irrespective of the type of organic solvent and amino acids. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636453 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636453 Outcome and survival analysis of pulmonary metastasectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma [THORACIC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636452&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F376%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS Pulmonary metastasectomy for HCC in selected patients resulted in relatively good outcomes with regard to OS. History of recurrence and serum DCP levels were shown to be candidates of prognostic factors for OS. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636452 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636452 CXCL12-binding receptors expression in non-small cell lung cancer relates to tumoral microvascular density and CXCR4 positive circulating tumoral cells in lung draining venous blood [THORACIC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636451&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F368%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSION In conclusion, the results of our study underline the significant potential role of CXCL12 receptors in determining both vessel formation and tumoral cell migration to blood stream, favoring metastasis development. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636451 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636451 Long-term health-related quality of life following surgery for lung cancer [THORACIC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636450&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F362%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS We found that patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer had an early decrease in the physical aspect of health-related quality of life at 6 months after surgery, which was still present at 2 years of follow-up. A moderate clinically relevant improvement was noted in the mental aspect at 6 months and further improvement was reported at 2 years of follow-up. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636450 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636450 Adenosquamous carcinoma of the lung: surgical results as compared with squamous cell and adenocarcinoma cases [THORACIC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636449&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F357%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSION ASC of the lung is more aggressive than AC and SC. The decreased survival of patients with ASC as compared with either of those single histology tumors suggests the need for a clinical trial of adjuvant chemotherapy that includes early-stage patients. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636449 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636449 Inflow and outflow occlusion technique of the pulmonary artery and veins for the technically difficult left upper lobectomy [THORACIC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636448&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F353%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSION In our experience, clamping of the inferior pulmonary vein instead of the distal PA achieves safe distal vascular control. It affords greater PA mobility and assessment of the tumor and easier PA repair. This technique can be used even when PA resection is not required. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636448 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636448 Is it safe to include octogenarians at the start of a video-assisted thoracic surgery lobectomy programme? [THORACIC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636447&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F346%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSION Octogenarians undergoing VMPR have a higher incidence of atrial fibrillation and admission to the intensive care unit for cardiopulmonary support but otherwise are no different from younger age groups when it comes to rate of conversion to thoracotomy, hospital stay, morbidity and mortality. Age should not be an excuse to deny the elderly curative VATS resection. In our experience, accepting octogenarians early in the VMPR programme did not compromise the outcome results. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636447 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636447 What proportion of lung cancers can be operated by segmentectomy? A computed-tomography-based simulation [THORACIC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636446&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F341%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSION The chance to accept segmentectomy differed greatly in individual segments; it was minimal if a segment was small or located between neighboring segments. Bisegmentectomy can increase the chance to accept segmentectomy. In addition to these results, our method is useful in identifying tumors having eligibility for segmentectomy. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636446 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636446 Surgical treatment efficacy in 172 cases of tuberculosis-destroyed lungs [THORACIC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636445&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F335%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggested that surgical treatment efficacy in destroyed lungs was satisfactory with strict surgical indications, standard preoperative anti-TB treatment, adequate preoperative preparation, and careful intraoperative operations. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636445 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636445 Thirty years' experience of open-repair surgery for pectus excavatum: development of a metal-free procedure [THORACIC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636444&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F329%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS Our current open-repair procedure that does not require a metal bar is recommended for correction of deformities of PE in children. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636444 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636444 Risk stratification in bicuspid aortic valve disease: still more work to do [EDITORIAL COMMENT] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636443&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F327%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636443 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636443 The elusive link between aortic wall histology and echocardiographic anatomy in bicuspid aortic valve: implications for prophylactic surgery [ADULT CARDIAC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636442&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F322%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS A high proportion of patients with bicuspid aortic valve and mild to moderate aortic dilatation have severe histological abnormalities of the aortic wall that are not predictable by clinical and echocardiographic findings. These observations suggest that risk stratification for aortic dissection or rupture in patients with bicuspid aortic valve is so far quite suboptimal and future investigations are warranted. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636442 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636442 Myocardial metabolism and diastolic function after aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis: influence of patient-prosthesis mismatch [ADULT CARDIAC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636441&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F316%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSION Aortic valve replacement leads to early improvement of left ventricle function and myocardial metabolism in all patients regardless of the occurrence of patient—prosthesis mismatch. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636441 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636441 Applying and evaluating risk models [EDITORIAL COMMENT] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636440&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F314%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636440 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636440 Comparison of the EuroSCORE and Cardiac Anesthesia Risk Evaluation (CARE) score for risk-adjusted mortality analysis in cardiac surgery [ADULT CARDIAC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636439&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F307%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS The original additive and logistic EuroSCORE models significantly overestimate the risk of mortality after cardiac surgery. However, after recalibration both models provide reliable risk-adjusted mortality results. Despite its lower discrimination as compared with the logistic EuroSCORE, the CARE score remains calibrated a decade after its development. It is as robust as the recalibrated additive and logistic EuroSCORE to perform risk-adjusted mortality analysis. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636439 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636439 Risk factors of depressive and anxiety symptoms 8 years after coronary artery bypass grafting [ADULT CARDIAC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636438&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F302%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS Depressive and anxiety symptoms occurred in many cardiosurgical patients before and after CABG. Good results of the surgical procedure did not cause reduction of depressive symptoms. Anxiety symptoms were much more common perioperatively than depressive ones and decreased significantly after surgery. Preoperative assessment of depressive and anxiety symptoms can indicate the risk group and suggest care proceedings during the rehabilitation period to improve the effectiveness of surgical coronary revascularization. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636438 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636438 The danger of conversion [EDITORIAL COMMENT] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636437&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F300%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636437 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636437 Intra-operative conversion is a cause of masked mortality in off-pump coronary artery bypass: a meta-analysis [ADULT CARDIAC] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636436&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F291%3Frss%3D1 Coronary artery bypass surgery can offer excellent results when performed with cardiopulmonary bypass (on pump) or without cardiopulmonary bypass (off pump). The debate as to which technique is superior remains unanswered. Intra-operative conversion from off- to on-pump coronary surgery is a relatively unexplored phenomenon, which cannot be assessed within randomised controlled trial design. We aimed to assess the effect of off-pump conversion on patient mortality. Medline, Embase, Cochrane and Google Scholar databases were systematically reviewed for studies published between 1980 and 2010 that compared the incidence of mortality between converted and non-converted off-pump patients. Publication bias and heterogeneity were assessed and data were extracted independently by multiple observe... European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636436 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636436 The best approach to repair anomalous origin of the right coronary artery [EDITORIAL COMMENT] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636435&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F290%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636435 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636435 Anomalous right coronary artery from the left sinus: a minimally invasive approach [CONGENITAL] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636434&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F287%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS ARCA can be managed with good early and midterm results using a minimally invasive right thoracotomy approach. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636434 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636434 Washing of irradiated red blood cells in paediatric cardiopulmonary bypass: is it clinically useful? A retrospective audit [CONGENITAL] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636433&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F283%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS Our retrospective audit shows that pre-washing of IRBCs is not associated with decreased lactate levels at the end of CPB compared with standard use of IRBCs, suggesting that the added value of pre-washing of IRBCs on minimisation of lactate levels during CPB remains doubtful. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636433 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636433 Aortic stiffness and aortic dilation in infants and children with tetralogy of Fallot before corrective surgery: evidence for intrinsically abnormal aortic mechanical property [CONGENITAL] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636432&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F277%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS The present study highlighted the intrinsic abnormality of the mechanical property of the aortic wall as a feature of aortopathy in TOF. The study also indicated that aortic volume overload and, to a lesser extent, intrinsically high aortic stiffness correlated significantly with aortic dilation in TOF. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636432 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636432 Pulmonary artery banding: still a valuable option in developing countries? [CONGENITAL] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636431&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F272%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSION A strategy of deferring biventricular repair by the application of a pulmonary artery band is ineffective under Third World conditions largely due to lack of patient compliance. This study shows that the overall mortality in the inter-stage period following PAB is high prior to definitive correction. Less than half of patients will eventually be repaired in a reasonable time frame and patient follow-up is unreliable. We conclude that consideration should be given to early definitive repair even in perceived high-risk cases. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636431 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636431 Intra-operative device closure of multiple atrial septal defects facilitated by a unique atrial septum remodeling technique: initial results and experience in 11 patients [CONGENITAL] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636430&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F266%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS Atrial septum remodeling technique seems to be a safe and effective method that could largely facilitate the successful IODC of multiple ASDs. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636430 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636430 Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the superior vena cava: the outcome after the Warden procedure [CONGENITAL] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636429&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F261%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS The Warden procedure is a safe and effective surgical option for repair of PAPVC to the SVC in terms of preserving the sinus node function and non-obstructive pulmonary venous pathway. However, more attention must be paid to the reconstruction of non-obstructive systemic venous pathway, especially in younger and smaller children. Patch augmentation could be considered and effectively performed, if there is any doubt regarding tension-free anastomosis. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636429 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636429 Passive peritoneal drainage improves fluid balance after surgery for congenital heart disease [CONGENITAL] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636428&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F256%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS Passive PD is safe and promotes negative fluid balance after repair of complete AVSD without adversely affecting intravascular volume. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636428 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636428 Bicuspid pulmonary valve in transposition of the great arteries: impact on outcome [CONGENITAL] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636427&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F248%3Frss%3D1 CONCLUSIONS ASO is a safe option for TGA associated with a well-functioning bicuspid pulmonary valve with low morbidity and mortality. Prevalence of AR was not particularly high. Even though ARD was frequent, neoaortic bicuspid valve did not represent a high risk for aortic reoperation. Long-term individual follow-up is mandatory to observe the potential risk of root dilatation and AR. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636427 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636427 How to complete a review for the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the journal Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery [EDITORIALS] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636426&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F242%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636426 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636426 Organ donation is true solidarity [EDITORIALS] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636425&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F240%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636425 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636425 Improvements in organ donation are best done by the combined efforts of physicians and politicians [EDITORIALS] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636424&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F41%2F2%2F239%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636424 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636424 Retraction notice to "Bioartificial grafts for transmural myocardial restoration: a new cardiovascular tissue culture concept" [Eur. J. Cardiothorac. Surg. 24 (2003) 906-911] [Retraction notices] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438395&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1555%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438395 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438395 Retraction notice to "A novel bioartificial myocardial tissue and its prospective use in cardiac surgery" [Eur. J. Cardiothorac. Surg. 22 (2002) 238-243] [Retraction notices] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438394&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1554%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438394 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438394 Reply to Bingyang et al. [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438393&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1553%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438393 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438393 Does the pulse play an important role during pulsatile pulmonary perfusion [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438392&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1552%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438392 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438392 Reply to Faraoni [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438391&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1551%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438391 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438391 Safety of tranexamic acid in pediatric cardiac surgery: what we do not know [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438390&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1550-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438390 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438390 Reply to Raja SG [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438389&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1550%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438389 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438389 Feasibility, safety, and efficacy of multivessel off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in diabetics [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438388&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1549%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438388 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438388 Reply to Polat and Polat [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438387&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1548-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438387 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438387 Preoperative prediction of intensive care unit stay following cardiac surgery [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438386&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1548%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438386 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438386 Reply to Machler and Anelli-Monti [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438385&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1547-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438385 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438385 Complete intra-atrial implantation of a mitral-valve prosthesis in a severely calcified mitral annulus [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438384&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1547%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438384 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438384 Reply to Al-Ebrahim [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438383&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1546-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438383 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438383 Vertical split of the posterior leaflet increases mitral valve area [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438382&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1546%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438382 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438382 Anterior chest ecchymosis from complicated descending thoracic aortic aneurysm [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438381&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1545%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438381 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438381 Aortic dissection with sheared-off intimal flap [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438380&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1544%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438380 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438380 Surgical removal of fractured ATRIASEPT occluder 5 months after successful percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438379&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1543%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438379 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438379 High-grade mitral valve insufficiency after fracture of the Mitrofix prosthesis [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438378&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1542%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438378 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438378 Restoration of mitral valve competence with the MitroFix device in a case of extensive caseous calcification of the posterior leaflet [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438377&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1541%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438377 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438377 Thrombectomy for massive bioprosthetic valve thrombosis [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438376&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1540%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438376 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438376 A refined flanged Bentall technique using Valsalva tube graft for proximal reinforcement [How-to-do-it] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438375&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1537%3Frss%3D1 We present a simple flanged Bentall technique using a Valsalva tube graft to eliminate bleeding from the proximal suture line. The method is to wrap the proximal anastomosis completely by sewing the Valsalva flange to the residual aortic wall. The wrapping is facilitated by the use of part of a horizontally stretching Valsalva graft. This refined technique is effective and reproducible to prevent bleeding from the proximal suture line after the Bentall procedure. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438375 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438375 Trans-catheter aortic valve implantation after previous aortic homograft surgery [Case reports] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438374&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1534%3Frss%3D1 In patients with previous heart surgery, the operative risk is elevated during conventional aortic valve re-operations. Trans-catheter aortic valve implantation is a new method for the treatment of high-risk patients. Nevertheless, this new procedure carries potential risks in patients with previous homograft implantation in aortic position. Between April 2008 and February 2011, 345 consecutive patients (mean EuroSCORE (European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation): 38 ± 20%; mean Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Mortality Score: 19 ± 16%; mean age: 80 ± 8 years; 111 men and 234 women) underwent trans-apical aortic valve implantation. In three patients, previous aortic homograft implantation had been performed. Homograft degeneration causing combined valve s... European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438374 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438374 Aortic valve translocation for treatment of a deteriorated stentless valve [Case reports] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438373&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1531%3Frss%3D1 A 54-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with recurrent chest pain for 1 month. She had a history of aortic root replacement with a stentless valve following aortic valve replacements done twice 12 years ago, and coronary artery bypass grafting 6 years ago. The stentless valve was implanted with the full-root technique. After admission, she was diagnosed with a saphenous vein graft aneurysm in the proximal anastomotic site and severe aortic regurgitation due to stentless valve deterioration. These lesions were successfully treated using aortic valve translocation. The advantage of this procedure is that it avoids dissection and removal of the stentless valve implanted using the full-root technique. Aortic valve translocation can be one of useful alternatives for stentless valve reo... European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438373 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438373 Late angiographic changes of the left anterior descending coronary artery following removal of multiple occluded stents and on-lay patching with the left internal mammary artery [Case reports] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438372&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1529%3Frss%3D1 We present postoperative and midterm (3 years) angiographic changes after removal of five (of six) occluded stents from the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery and its reconstruction with a 9-cm-long on-lay patching done with the left internal mammary artery. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438372 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438372 Editorial comment: Surgery after MitraClip therapy: you can't win them all [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438371&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1526%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438371 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438371 Impact of MitraClip™ therapy on secondary mitral valve surgery in patients at high surgical risk [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438370&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1521%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Secondary surgical MVR was feasible in some patients after prior clip treatment, but led to valve replacement in others. At present, patient selection criteria for trans-catheter MVR should not be expanded toward more healthy patients, as primary trans-catheter MVR may complicate secondary surgery in certain cases and may even preclude reconstructive valve surgery. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438370 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438370 Combined anterior mitral valve leaflet retention plasty and septal myectomy in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438369&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1515%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Combined subaortic septal myectomy and ALRP is a safe and effective therapy in HOCM patients with significant SAM. ALRP can help prevent residual or recurrent LVOT obstruction and improves mitral regurgitation. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438369 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438369 Perioperative and long-term outcomes following aortic valve replacement: a population cohort study of 4124 consecutive patients [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438368&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1508%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Patients undergoing aortic valve replacement have a poor risk profile. Over time, their numbers, age and co-morbidity have increased. In spite of these, there has been a significant reduction in the risk of perioperative death. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438368 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438368 Posterior leaflet augmentation improves leaflet tethering in repair of ischemic mitral regurgitation [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438367&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1501%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Undersized annuloplasty exacerbates leaflet tethering. Posterior leaflet augmentation with less severe annular reduction increases leaflet curvature and decreases tethering; this technique more completely addresses the pathogenic mechanism of IMR and may improve repair durability. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438367 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438367 Editorial comment: Deep or moderate hypothermia during circulatory arrest: still an open issue [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438366&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1500%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438366 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438366 The impact of deep and moderate body temperatures on end-organ function during hypothermic circulatory arrest [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438365&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1492%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Higher levels of circulating lactate levels during reperfusion indicate less effective organ protection at 30 than at 20 °C after 60 min of HCA. This is further substantiated by histological evidence for a more pronounced oedema inflammatory response within the bowel wall. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438365 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438365 Long-term patency of the stapled bovine pericardial conduit for replacement of the superior vena cava [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438364&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1487%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: The stapled bovine pericardial conduit is a simple, expeditious, and economic solution to SVC replacement, and offers reliable long-term patency without permanent anticoagulation. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438364 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438364 Clinical feasibility and surgical benefits of video-assisted mediastinoscopic lymphadenectomy in the treatment of resectable lung cancer [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438363&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1483%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Video-assisted mediastinoscopic lymphadenectomy is a clinically feasible procedure with acceptable complication rate and provides more accurate staging of mediastinal node in lung cancer patients. It may be also an excellent supplementary technique used for complete mediastinal node dissection at minimal invasive surgery for cancer resection, especially with left-sided video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438363 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438363 Editorial comment: Clinical pathways: mediastinoscopy and mediastinal lymph node dissection [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438362&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1481%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438362 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438362 Video-assisted thoracic surgery systematic mediastinal nodal dissection and stage migration: impact on clinical pathway [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438361&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1474%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: SND during VMPR is safe and should be routinely performed even when nodal metastases is considered unlikely. VATS-SND is more accurate than PET in staging the mediastinum for NSCLC. PET sensitivity is significantly reduced in adenocarcinoma and might result in stage migration. Adjuvant multidisciplinary treatment should be based on SND staging. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438361 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438361 Current evidence on transcervical mediastinal lymph nodes dissection [Review] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438360&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1470%3Frss%3D1 In the last decade, we witnessed the development of two new, fascinating techniques of mediastinal exploration: the video-assisted mediastinoscopic lymphadenectomy (VAMLA) and the transcervical extended mediastinal lymphadenectomy (TEMLA). During this time, several articles were published, providing a substantial body of evidence regarding different aspects of these techniques. Based on this evidence, we discuss the operative technique, its applications and results as well as questions to be answered and possible future development. The aim of this review is to provide the readers who have no personal experience with these techniques, with the key information regarding the usefulness, advantages and drawbacks of VAMLA and TEMLA. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438360 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438360 Is anterior mediastinum route a shorter choice for esophageal reconstruction? A comparative anatomic study [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438359&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1466%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Compared with the posterior route, the anterior route may be considered as a shorter choice for the conduit to reach the cervical region for esophageal reconstruction. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438359 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438359 Editorial comment: Totally minimally invasive three-stage oesophagectomy -- an achievable goal or a step too far? [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438358&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1464%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438358 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438358 Minimally invasive oesophagectomy: a valuable alternative to open oesophagectomy for the treatment of early oesophageal and gastro-oesophageal junction carcinoma [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438357&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1455%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: MIO is a valuable alternative to OO for the treatment of early oesophageal and GOJ carcinoma. This study underscores the need for large-scale, preferably multicentric studies to assess the real value of MIO versus OO. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438357 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438357 Esophageal adenocarcinoma arising after antireflux surgery: a population-based analysis [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438356&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1450%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Intention-to-treat GERD with antireflux surgery does not prevent EAC. It often develops more than 5 years postoperatively, also in the patients with a good antireflux barrier. Only one-third of the patients had, however, a functioning fundoplication. Preoperative BE and endoscopic esophagitis may be risk factors. Prospective, long-term, randomized studies in experienced centers may reveal the definite effect of antireflux surgery on EAC development. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438356 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438356 Surgery for metastatic pleural extension of non-small-cell lung cancer [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438355&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1444%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: Complete surgical resection of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) associated with limited metastatic pleural involvement is associated with long-term survival in 16% of the cases. A review of the published data, together with the results of this series, may justify the inclusion of surgery in multimodality treatment of NSCLC patients with metastatic pleural extension. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438355 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438355 Clinical features of lung cancer in smokers with light and mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a retrospective analysis of Japanese surgical cases [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438354&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1439%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: We concluded from our analysis that COPD-related LC may have a higher malignant potential than LC in non-COPD smokers, as the histological differentiation grade and clinical outcomes were poorer. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438354 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438354 The effect of smoking cessation on quality of life after lung cancer surgery [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438353&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1432%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Smoking cessation is beneficial at any time point to lung cancer surgery and current smoking at the time of surgery is associated with a poor postoperative QoL. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438353 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438353 Endobronchial treatment of giant emphysematous bullae with one-way valves: a new approach for surgically unfit patients [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438352&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1425%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: Our preliminary data confirm the feasibility and the potential efficacy of this strategy with significantly immediate improvement of respiration and quality of life, which remains stable during 6 months of follow-up. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438352 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438352 Early severe digestive complications after lung transplantation [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438351&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1419%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: ESDC occurred in 7.4% of patients after LT without CPB, and was responsible for longer in-hospital stay. Relevant risk factors included older age and bilateral LT, interfering with current debate regarding recipients’ selection and procedure's choice. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438351 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438351 Norwood with right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduit is more effective than Norwood with Blalock-Taussig shunt for hypoplastic left heart syndrome: mathematic modeling of hemodynamics [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438350&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1412%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Hemodynamic performance after Norwood with the RV-PA conduit is more effective than after Norwood with BTS. Computer simulations of complicated hemodynamics after the Norwood procedure could be helpful in establishing optimal post-Norwood physiology. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438350 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438350 Changing trends in the management of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum: the Melbourne experience [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438349&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1406%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: A simple three-tiered classification based on RV size may allow initial stratification into biventricular or univentricular repair for patients with normal RV size and severe RV hypoplasia. In patients with moderate RV hypoplasia, the presence of RV-to-coronary-artery connections or a TV Z-score < –2 should caution one against attempting biventricular repair. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438349 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438349 Post-cardiotomy extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in neonates with complex single ventricle: analysis of outcomes [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438348&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1396%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: ECMO support in neonates with FSV requiring ECPR can result in favorable outcome in more than half of patients at hospital discharge. Aggressive strategy toward timely application of ECPR is justified. Expeditious ECPR deployment after proper patients’ selection, refinement of CPR quality and use of adjunctive neuroprotective interventions, such as induced hypothermia, might further improve outcomes. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438348 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438348 Long-term outcome of right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction with bicuspidalized homografts [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438347&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1392%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: When proper sized cryopreserved homografts for placement in the RV-PA position in Ross, Konno–Ross, and other procedures in infants under the age of 1 year are not readily available, bicuspidalized homografts provide an acceptable alternative. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438347 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438347 Editorial comment: A tiny light in the darkness of pediatric myocardial protection and cardiopulmonary bypass! [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438346&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1390%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438346 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438346 Cardiac and neurological assessment of normothermia/warm blood cardioplegia vs hypothermia/cold crystalloid cardioplegia in pediatric cardiac surgery: insight from a prospective randomized trial [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438345&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1384%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: This study demonstrates that normothermia/IWBC protocols are not deleterious when compared with more conventional approaches. A more physiologic ATP steady state, reflecting the absence of cellular ischemic insult was observed in the IWBC group. Importantly, no significant difference was found between IWBC and CCC groups in terms of early and late neurodevelopmental status. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438345 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438345 Adaptive growth and remodeling of transplanted hearts in children [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438344&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1374%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the transplanted heart undergoes remodeling processes and grows adaptively, in accordance to the BSA, over a period of time. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438344 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438344 Assessing the potential of international organ exchange -- the Swiss experience [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438343&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1368%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: International organ exchange is a very valuable and effective way to allocate a maximum of medically suitable organs to recipients on the waiting list. Organ exchange is lifesaving, especially in children, and also in patients with rare blood groups. A professional structure within the national organ procurement organisations, and a close cooperation between them on an international level, is crucial to achieve organ exchange on a high-quality level in Europe. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438343 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438343 Bloodstream infection in heart transplant recipients: 12-year experience at a university hospital in Taiwan [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438342&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1362%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: There was a high incidence of BSI after heart transplantation in Taiwan, especially infections caused by Enterobacter species and A. baumannii. Mortality was high in patients with infection caused by Pseudomonas, Candida, and Cryptococcus and in patients with severe sepsis. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438342 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438342 Implications of acute kidney injury after heart transplantation: what a surgeon should know [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438341&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1355%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: AKI is a highly prevalent and prognostically important complication. Some of the risk factors for AKI identified may be modifiable. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438341 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438341 Incidence and outcome of Levitronix CentriMag support as rescue therapy for early cardiac allograft failure: a United Kingdom national study [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438340&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1348%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Primary graft failure remains an important early complication of heart transplantation. Levitronix CentriMag support led to the salvage of 32% of patients with severe allograft failure. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438340 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438340 Support time-dependent outcome analysis for veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438339&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1341%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: VV ECMO in patients suffering from severe lung failure is effective in improving gas exchange with an overall survival of higher than 50%. Prolonged need of ECMO support does not have an impact on survival. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438339 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438339 Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support improves survival of patients with Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome refractory to medical treatment [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438338&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1334%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Two-thirds of 51 HCPS patients with a predicted mortality of 100%, who were supported with ECMO, survived and recovered completely. Survival was significantly higher in the second half of the study. Complications associated with both types of femoral cannulation were associated with a trend toward decreased survival, which was not significant. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438338 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438338 Acquired Von Willebrand syndrome is an early-onset problem in ventricular assist device patients [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438337&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1328%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: The AVWS is present already in the early postoperative phase after VAD implantation. Therefore, reduced shear stress has to be an important feature of newly developed assist devices in the future. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438337 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438337 Off-label use of recombinant activated factor VII in intractable haemorrhage after cardiovascular surgery: an observational study of practices in 23 French cardiac centres (2005-7) [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438336&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1320%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: rFVIIa rescue therapy was followed by control of bleeding in a substantial number of the patients with seemingly acceptable safety; however, thrombotic risk remains a matter of concern. Our observational study suggests that the dose to be tested prospectively is at least 80 μg.kg–1. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438336 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438336 Recombinant factor VIIa (NovoSeven RT) use in high risk cardiac surgery [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438335&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1314%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: rFVIIa is an effective hemostatic agent for intractable bleeding in high-risk cardiac surgery with an acceptable safety profile. rFVIIa does not appear to be associated with increased postoperative complications, including thrombo-embolic events and death. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438335 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438335 Risk factors for chronic thoracic pain after cardiac surgery via sternotomy [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438334&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1309%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: We have identified a number of factors correlated with persistent thoracic pain following cardiac surgery with sternotomy. Awareness of these predictors may be useful for further research concerning both the prevention and treatment of chronic thoracic pain, thereby potentially ameliorating the postoperative quality of life of a significant proportion of patients. Meanwhile, chronic thoracic pain should be discussed preoperatively with patients at risk so that they are truly informed about possible consequences of the surgery. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438334 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438334 Limitations in the inter-observer reliability of EuroSCORE: what should change in EuroSCORE II? [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438333&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1304%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: The EuroSCORE is a widely used score, but its predictive power and reliability are declining due to changes in cardiac surgery case mix and outcomes in recent years. The present work highlights the fact that the encoding system in the EuroSCORE still gives room for interpretation. Along with other possible modifications described elsewhere, it is suggested that reliability and predicting ability of the score might be increased by changes in some definitions of risk factors and by the use of numeric values instead of intervals of values. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438333 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438333 Preoperative C-reactive protein and atrial fibrillation after off-pump coronary bypass surgery [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438332&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1298%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Preoperative CRP is independently associated with the occurrence of AF after isolated off-pump coronary bypass surgery. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438332 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438332 National surveillance of surgical site infections after coronary artery bypass grafting in Norway: incidence and risk factors [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438331&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1291%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: We have provided a baseline rate for SSIs after CABG procedures in Norway. The results show the importance of post-hospital discharge follow-up. The NNIS risk index did not adequately stratify CABG patients. We recommend that more potential risk variables should be included in the surveillance, such as the European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (EuroSCORE), height, weight, and diabetes. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438331 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438331 Is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease an independent risk factor for transfusion in coronary artery bypass graft surgery? [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438330&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1285%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Using objective PFT data, our study clarifies the disagreement in the literature with respect to the role of COPD as a risk factor for transfusion in CABG. Decreased pulmonary function does not appear to increase risk of transfusion during CABG, even for patients with severe COPD. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438330 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438330 Patient preference for coronary artery bypass graft surgery performed on the arrested or beating heart: a questionnaire study [Original articles] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438329&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1282%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: Cardiac surgical patients prefer to allow the surgeon to determine the technique to be used for their coronary artery operation and do not want to be offered the chance to choose their surgeon according to the surgeons’ preferred technique. Involvement of the patient in determining the operative technique is not always desired. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438329 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438329 Three years after SYNTAX trial - change in practice? [Editorial] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438328&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2F1279%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438328 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438328 Contents [Table of Contents] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438327&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F6%2Fii%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438327 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438327 Reply to Urbanski and Keller [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332410&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F5%2F1276%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332410 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332410 Neuromonitoring using near-infrared spectroscopy: still an interpretation problem [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332409&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F5%2F1275-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332409 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332409 Reply to Dr Barner [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332408&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F5%2F1275%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332408 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332408 Management of left main coronary disease [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332407&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F5%2F1274-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332407 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332407 Cardiac anomalies associated with supramitral ring [Letters to the Editor] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332406&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F5%2F1274%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332406 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332406 Significance of effective-height caliper for the repair of quadricuspid aortic valve [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332405&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F5%2F1273%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332405 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332405 Occlusion of the abdominal aorta in a patient with chronic atrial fibrillation [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332404&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F5%2F1272%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332404 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332404 Long survival of a patient with postoperative giant ascending aortic aneurysm [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332403&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F5%2F1271%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332403 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332403 Giant aneurysm of left atrial appendage -- a rare anomaly [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332402&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F5%2F1270%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332402 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332402 Double orifice mitral valve causing severe regurgitation [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332401&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F5%2F1269%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332401 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332401 Takayasu arteritis [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332400&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F5%2F1268%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332400 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332400 Giant right coronary artery aneurysm presenting as cardiac tamponade [Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332399&cid=s_29160_157_f&fid=29160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejcts.ctsnetjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F40%2F5%2F1267%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332399 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332399