MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon' source. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:00:08 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636531&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0032-1301750 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1301750Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are a common congenital heart disease. Usually, surgical repair with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is the treatment of choice, whereas percutaneous techniques have technical limitations, predominantly a mismatch of catheter size and body weight. A 7-year-old girl underwent periventricular closure of a perimembranous VSD on the beating heart. Echocardiography guided implantation through a minimally invasive sternotomy was uneventful. The described approach adds favorably to the current practice avoiding the use of CPB. Cosmetic aspect and rapid early postoperative recovery are convincing.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  ... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636531 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636532&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298069 Conclusions Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for treatment of posttraumatic hemothorax shows excellent results in very elderly patients of 80 years or more. Despite severe comorbidity and often delayed surgery all patients recovered. We therefore conclude that advanced age is no contraindication for surgical management of posttraumatic hemothorax by means of video-assisted thoracoscopy.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636532 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636530&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2Fejournals%2Ftoc%2Fthoracic%2F104456%2Fgrouping%2F108951 The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon null; EFirstArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Congress (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636530 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621895&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22252326%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion Our data supports the hypothesis that the usage of vardenafil as "inodilators" could have beneficial effects in heart failure patients. PMID: 22252326 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621895 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5621895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621894&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22252327%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nosotti M, De Simone M, Cioffi U PMID: 22252327 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621894 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5621894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621893&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22252328%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of type B IMH, initially presenting with paraplegia progressing to segmental aortic dissection (SAD) which the formed dissection displayed as a segmental distribution pattern. To our knowledge, it may become a new progression pattern of IMH progression. The SAD was successfully treated with both thoracic and abdominal endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR plus EVAR). In 1-year follow-up, the patient recovered almost completely with moderately neurological deficit and the blood pressure is in control. PMID: 22252328 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621893 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5621893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621892&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22252329%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a case of a young asymptomatic woman with an intrapericardial cystic mass compressing the right heart. Because of severe adhesions of the mass to the ascending aorta and to the right coronary artery, these structures were injured during surgical resection requiring the replacement of the ascending aorta and a coronary artery by-pass graft. Only the histopathologic findings provided the final diagnosis. PMID: 22252329 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621892 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5621892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621891&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22252330%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion Neonatal repair with thorough mobilization of the aortic arch and extended end-to-side anastomosis or use of patch augmentation carries potential for the best early and late outcome for combined APW/IAA malformation. PMID: 22252330 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621891 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5621891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621890&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22252331%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sivrikoz CM, Ak I PMID: 22252331 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621890 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5621890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621889&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22252332%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion Intraoperative mCEA analysis may be a reliable indicator for assessing short-term prognosis and likelihood of early recurrence. PMID: 22252332 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621889 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5621889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605355&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298713 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1298713Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605355 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605354&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298714 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1298714Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605354 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605353&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298059 Conclusion Our data supports the hypothesis that the usage of vardenafil as “inodilators” could have beneficial effects in heart failure patients.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605353 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605352&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298067 We present a case of type B IMH, initially presenting with paraplegia progressing to segmental aortic dissection (SAD) which the formed dissection displayed as a segmental distribution pattern. To our knowledge, it may become a new progression pattern of IMH progression. The SAD was successfully treated with both thoracic and abdominal endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR plus EVAR). In 1-year follow-up, the patient recovered almost completely with moderately neurological deficit and the blood pressure is in control.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605352 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605351&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298061 Conclusion Neonatal repair with thorough mobilization of the aortic arch and extended end-to-side anastomosis or use of patch augmentation carries potential for the best early and late outcome for combined APW/IAA malformation.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605351 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605350&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298066 Conclusion Intraoperative mCEA analysis may be a reliable indicator for assessing short-term prognosis and likelihood of early recurrence.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605350 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605349&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298060 We describe a case of a young asymptomatic woman with an intrapericardial cystic mass compressing the right heart. Because of severe adhesions of the mass to the ascending aorta and to the right coronary artery, these structures were injured during surgical resection requiring the replacement of the ascending aorta and a coronary artery by-pass graft. Only the histopathologic findings provided the final diagnosis.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605349 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5601756&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22234488%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions The open sET technique combined cardiac procedures can reliably treat Stanford type B AoD concomitant with surgical cardiac disease in a single stage. PMID: 22234488 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5601756 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5601756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5601755&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22234489%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions Our results with excellent long-term graft function and survival after combined HKTx indicate that this procedure is a valuable option for a growing number of patients suffering from coexistent cardiac and renal failure. PMID: 22234489 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5601755 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5601755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594720&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298068 Conclusions The open sET technique combined cardiac procedures can reliably treat Stanford type B AoD concomitant with surgical cardiac disease in a single stage.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594720 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594717&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1299574 Conclusions Our results with excellent long-term graft function and survival after combined HKTx indicate that this procedure is a valuable option for a growing number of patients suffering from coexistent cardiac and renal failure.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594717 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594721&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298062 Conclusion Patient age is the main risk factor for development of distal anastomosis stenosis after Contegra implantation. The influence of the other investigated factors is too small to be proven in 104 patients after 2 years, or other risk factors must be taken into consideration to explain outcome differences among recipients under 2 years.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594721 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594719&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295574 Conclusions Our case-matched study showed that survival outcome of pulmonary metastasectomy using VATS is not inferior to that of open thoracotomy in selected cases.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594719 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594718&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298063 Conclusions Despite sizing concerns, transplantation of pediatric lungs into adult recipients is feasible. Size mismatch may predispose to higher rates of airway and pleural complications. Hospital course and overall survival appear comparable to adult-to-adult LTx, and concerns over size matching should not preclude pediatric organ use for adult candidates.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594718 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578334&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22228089%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions Despite sizing concerns, transplantation of pediatric lungs into adult recipients is feasible. Size mismatch may predispose to higher rates of airway and pleural complications. Hospital course and overall survival appear comparable to adult-to-adult LTx, and concerns over size matching should not preclude pediatric organ use for adult candidates. PMID: 22228089 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578334 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578333&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22228090%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions Our case-matched study showed that survival outcome of pulmonary metastasectomy using VATS is not inferior to that of open thoracotomy in selected cases. PMID: 22228090 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578333 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578332&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22228091%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion Patient age is the main risk factor for development of distal anastomosis stenosis after Contegra implantation. The influence of the other investigated factors is too small to be proven in 104 patients after 2 years, or other risk factors must be taken into consideration to explain outcome differences among recipients under 2 years. PMID: 22228091 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578332 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578338&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222682%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion Utilizing the ARSA for surgical aortic arch repair is a satisfactory solution, when postnatal borderline left heart obstruction associated with IAA and ARSA is postponed by an initial hybrid approach. PMID: 22222682 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578338 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578337&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222683%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions Aortic constriction improves RV contractility but not cardiac output in acute right heart failure. A comparable effect on RV functional performance with increased cardiac output was achieved by administration of systemic vasopressors. These data may have implications for management of clinical right heart failure. PMID: 22222683 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578337 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578336&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222684%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oyar EO, Kiriş I, Gülmen S, Ceyhan BM, Cüre MC, Delibaş N, Lortlar N, Okutan H Abstract Renal injury induced by aortic ischemia-reperfusion (IR) is an important factor in the development of postoperative acute renal failure following abdominal aortic surgery. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of adrenomedullin (AM) on kidney injury induced by infrarenal abdominal aortic IR in rats. Thirty-two Wistar Albino rats were randomized into four groups (eight per group) as follows: Control group, IR group (120-minute ischemia and 120-minute reperfusion), IR + AM group (a bolus intravenously of 0.05 µg/kg/min AM), and control + AM group. At the end of the experiment, blood and kidney tissue specimens were obtained for biochemical analysis. Immunohistologic... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578336 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578335&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222685%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dhein S PMID: 22222685 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578335 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570285&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298065 Conclusion Utilizing the ARSA for surgical aortic arch repair is a satisfactory solution, when postnatal borderline left heart obstruction associated with IAA and ARSA is postponed by an initial hybrid approach.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570285 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570283&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1293607 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1293607Renal injury induced by aortic ischemia–reperfusion (IR) is an important factor in the development of postoperative acute renal failure following abdominal aortic surgery. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of adrenomedullin (AM) on kidney injury induced by infrarenal abdominal aortic IR in rats. Thirty-two Wistar Albino rats were randomized into four groups (eight per group) as follows: Control group, IR group (120-minute ischemia and 120-minute reperfusion), IR + AM group (a bolus intravenously of 0.05 µg/kg/min AM), and control + AM group. At the end of the experiment, blood and kidney tissue specimens were obtained for biochemical analysis. Immunohistological evaluation of the rat kidney tissues was also done. IR ... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570283 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570279&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298058 Conclusions Aortic constriction improves RV contractility but not cardiac output in acute right heart failure. A comparable effect on RV functional performance with increased cardiac output was achieved by administration of systemic vasopressors. These data may have implications for management of clinical right heart failure.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570279 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570275&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1298064 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1298064Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570275 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570290&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295583 We describe a case of subaortic left ventricular aneurysm with concealed infective endocarditis. The patient, who was diagnosed with aortic regurgitation and a subaortic left ventricular aneurysm, did not exhibit any evidence of infective endocarditis preoperatively. However, histopathological examination after an aortic valve replacement revealed neutrophil infiltration in the resected aneurysm. One year postoperatively, the infection recurred and an aortic root replacement was performed.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570290 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570289&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295569 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1295569Best evidence protocol was applied and the question addressed, whether there is an outcome advantage of a hybrid approach including bilateral pulmonary banding (BPB) and ductal stenting over Norwood procedure (NP) to maintain systemic circulation and to restrict pulmonary blood flow in neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Out of 80 articles published since the original description of BPB in 2002, eight were selected to answer the clinical question. All studies were retrospective case-series after BLB, only three compared results with NP controls, but not in a randomized fashion. Only three chose high-risk patients. Mean follow-up interval was mentioned only in one study. Reported mean hospital, interstage, and stage 2 mortal... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570289 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570288&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1293602 Conclusion The surgical outcome and survival of patients who underwent PM in Iceland are comparable to those in the other studies. Although there was no control group and selection bias cannot be eliminated, the survival of PM patients was better than for the nonoperated patients. However, a relatively small proportion of patients with CRC, RCC, and sarcoma underwent metastasectomy.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570288 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570287&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1293601 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1293601In a 43-year-old female, Ross operation was performed with annular reinforcement of the autograft and a cryo-fixed homograft that proved to be contaminated with enterobacter cloacae and klebsiella pneumoniae at the time of operation. Clinical course was unremarkable, perhaps due to effective antibiotic prophylaxis and treatment. In the literature, little is known about intraoperative bacterial contamination and early endocarditis. The authors report what they believe is the second reported case. Particular resistibilities of homograft and autograft might make early endocarditis unlikely.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570287 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570286&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295578 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1295578Unruptured aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva is a rare abnormality. In the present case, the huge aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva was only involved in the right coronary sinus with the ostium far from its normal place. We designed a modified repair technique, with a scalloped Intergard woven vascular patch combined with aortic flap, to reconstruct the sinus of Valsalva and avoid the reimplantation of right coronary artery.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570286 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570284&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295579 We describe a new technique wherein we have used the Ionescu Ross Wooler stent for housing the pulmonary autograft. We believe that this technique is easy and reproducible and offers many advantages over the previously described techniques.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570284 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570282&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295576 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1295576The authors present a case report of severe descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) of posterior mediastinum, etiologically of vertebral osteomyelitis treated by the drainage through the posterior mediastinotomy. Mediastinitis caused by vertebral osteomyelitis is very rare. The most important diagnostic and surveillance tool for descending mediastinitis is a CT scan of chest and neck. Every surgical approach to the mediastinum has its advantages and disadvantages, so each patient has to be treated individually and the most suitable type of drainage must be chosen. The posterior mediastinotomy is an unusual alternative of drainage of pre- and paravertebrally localized DNM in posterior mediastinum but it is not recommended as a routine stra... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570282 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570281&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295575 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1295575A 77-year-old male patient was scheduled for transcatheter aortic valve implantation for symptomatic and severe aortic valve stenosis. Severe multidirectional kinking of the aorta based on aortic coarctation did not allow for the transfemoral, but only for the transapical approach. The procedure was complicated because of the technically challenging retrograde passage of the transfemorally inserted pig-tail catheter required for intraoperative angiography of the aortic root. Correct positioning of the pig-tail catheter into the ascending aorta was accomplished by use of a loop snare, which was advanced into the descending aorta via the antegrade route, passing the cardiac apex, the stenotic aortic valve, and the coarctation-associated kinkin... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570281 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570280&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295582 We report a rare case of delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia masquerading as empyema 20 years after lower chest penetrating trauma. The herniated stomach was found intraoperatively. Delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia should always be suspected in patients with trauma that may have occurred many years ago.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570280 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570278&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295519 Conclusions Benign localized fibrous tumors are uncommon and treated by surgical means. According to our data obtained from literature review, clinicians should be aware of recurrence possibility even after complete resection of benign localized fibrous tumor and the risk of malign transformation.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570278 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570277&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295566 We presented a case of a 2-year-old boy who underwent right coronary leaflet replacement with fresh autologous pericardium and ventricular septal defect correction. At 17-year follow-up, the valve was in good condition and the patient remained asymptomatic without any medication.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570277 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570276&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1293606 This report describes a 40-year-old male patient diagnosed with pulmonary artery dissection involving both the left and right branches. The patient also had Eisenmenger syndrome secondary to an uncorrected patent ductus arteriosus. Diagnosis was facilitated through the use of transthoracic echocardiography and computed tomography. Due to the lack of definite guidelines for the optimal treatment strategy of this condition together with the poor condition of the patient, medical management was elected. Not surprisingly, the patient died suddenly only 7 days after the presentation.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570276 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570274&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295577 We present the case of bilateral tension pneumothoraces leading up to cardiorespiratory arrest in a 57-year-old male, weighing 130 kg, who underwent without any complications a coronary artery bypass surgery. Thoracic chest tubes (retrosternal and intrapericardial) and a left pleural tube were removed 24 hours prior to the incident. Diffuse sternal pain sensation accompanied by slow progressive respiratory distress and confusion shortly before the incident were all developed over a period of 12 hours. A prompt cardiopulmonary resuscitation and bilateral chest tube insertion had prevented a fatality in the patient.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic a... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570274 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570273&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295568 Conclusions The Daily-Mean-SOFA is a reliable derivative for daily risk stratification in cardiac ICUs. Due to its accuracy and daily availability, it may be used for risk-directed therapy in cardiac ICUs.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570273 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560112&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215491%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion The surgical outcome and survival of patients who underwent PM in Iceland are comparable to those in the other studies. Although there was no control group and selection bias cannot be eliminated, the survival of PM patients was better than for the nonoperated patients. However, a relatively small proportion of patients with CRC, RCC, and sarcoma underwent metastasectomy. PMID: 22215491 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560112 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560111&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215492%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a rare case of delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia masquerading as empyema 20 years after lower chest penetrating trauma. The herniated stomach was found intraoperatively. Delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia should always be suspected in patients with trauma that may have occurred many years ago. PMID: 22215492 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560111 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560110&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215493%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dzian A, Stiegler P, Smolár M, Hamzik J, Mistuna D Abstract The authors present a case report of severe descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) of posterior mediastinum, etiologically of vertebral osteomyelitis treated by the drainage through the posterior mediastinotomy. Mediastinitis caused by vertebral osteomyelitis is very rare. The most important diagnostic and surveillance tool for descending mediastinitis is a CT scan of chest and neck. Every surgical approach to the mediastinum has its advantages and disadvantages, so each patient has to be treated individually and the most suitable type of drainage must be chosen. The posterior mediastinotomy is an unusual alternative of drainage of pre- and paravertebrally localized DNM in posterior mediastinum but it is not ... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560110 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560109&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215494%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hu Y, Chen J, Zhong Q Abstract Unruptured aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva is a rare abnormality. In the present case, the huge aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva was only involved in the right coronary sinus with the ostium far from its normal place. We designed a modified repair technique, with a scalloped Intergard woven vascular patch combined with aortic flap, to reconstruct the sinus of Valsalva and avoid the reimplantation of right coronary artery. PMID: 22215494 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560109 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560108&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215495%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Photiadis J, Sinzobahamvya N, Hraška V, Asfour B Abstract Best evidence protocol was applied and the question addressed, whether there is an outcome advantage of a hybrid approach including bilateral pulmonary banding (BPB) and ductal stenting over Norwood procedure (NP) to maintain systemic circulation and to restrict pulmonary blood flow in neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Out of 80 articles published since the original description of BPB in 2002, eight were selected to answer the clinical question. All studies were retrospective case-series after BLB, only three compared results with NP controls, but not in a randomized fashion. Only three chose high-risk patients. Mean follow-up interval was mentioned only in one study. Reported mean hospital, int... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560108 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560107&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215496%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schramm R, Kupatt C, Becker C, Bombien R, Reichart B, Sodian R, Schmitz C Abstract A 77-year-old male patient was scheduled for transcatheter aortic valve implantation for symptomatic and severe aortic valve stenosis. Severe multidirectional kinking of the aorta based on aortic coarctation did not allow for the transfemoral, but only for the transapical approach. The procedure was complicated because of the technically challenging retrograde passage of the transfemorally inserted pig-tail catheter required for intraoperative angiography of the aortic root. Correct positioning of the pig-tail catheter into the ascending aorta was accomplished by use of a loop snare, which was advanced into the descending aorta via the antegrade route, passing the cardiac apex, the stenotic ... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560107 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560106&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215497%26dopt%3DAbstract This report describes a 40-year-old male patient diagnosed with pulmonary artery dissection involving both the left and right branches. The patient also had Eisenmenger syndrome secondary to an uncorrected patent ductus arteriosus. Diagnosis was facilitated through the use of transthoracic echocardiography and computed tomography. Due to the lack of definite guidelines for the optimal treatment strategy of this condition together with the poor condition of the patient, medical management was elected. Not surprisingly, the patient died suddenly only 7 days after the presentation. PMID: 22215497 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560106 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560105&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215498%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a new technique wherein we have used the Ionescu Ross Wooler stent for housing the pulmonary autograft. We believe that this technique is easy and reproducible and offers many advantages over the previously described techniques. PMID: 22215498 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560105 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560104&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215499%26dopt%3DAbstract We presented a case of a 2-year-old boy who underwent right coronary leaflet replacement with fresh autologous pericardium and ventricular septal defect correction. At 17-year follow-up, the valve was in good condition and the patient remained asymptomatic without any medication. PMID: 22215499 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560104 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560103&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215500%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions Benign localized fibrous tumors are uncommon and treated by surgical means. According to our data obtained from literature review, clinicians should be aware of recurrence possibility even after complete resection of benign localized fibrous tumor and the risk of malign transformation. PMID: 22215500 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560103 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560102&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215501%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions The Daily-Mean-SOFA is a reliable derivative for daily risk stratification in cardiac ICUs. Due to its accuracy and daily availability, it may be used for risk-directed therapy in cardiac ICUs. PMID: 22215501 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560102 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560101&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215502%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the case of bilateral tension pneumothoraces leading up to cardiorespiratory arrest in a 57-year-old male, weighing 130 kg, who underwent without any complications a coronary artery bypass surgery. Thoracic chest tubes (retrosternal and intrapericardial) and a left pleural tube were removed 24 hours prior to the incident. Diffuse sternal pain sensation accompanied by slow progressive respiratory distress and confusion shortly before the incident were all developed over a period of 12 hours. A prompt cardiopulmonary resuscitation and bilateral chest tube insertion had prevented a fatality in the patient. PMID: 22215502 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560101 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560100&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215503%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a case of subaortic left ventricular aneurysm with concealed infective endocarditis. The patient, who was diagnosed with aortic regurgitation and a subaortic left ventricular aneurysm, did not exhibit any evidence of infective endocarditis preoperatively. However, histopathological examination after an aortic valve replacement revealed neutrophil infiltration in the resected aneurysm. One year postoperatively, the infection recurred and an aortic root replacement was performed. PMID: 22215503 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560100 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560099&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22215504%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Blehm A, Schurr P, Lichtenberg A Abstract In a 43-year-old female, Ross operation was performed with annular reinforcement of the autograft and a cryo-fixed homograft that proved to be contaminated with enterobacter cloacae and klebsiella pneumoniae at the time of operation. Clinical course was unremarkable, perhaps due to effective antibiotic prophylaxis and treatment. In the literature, little is known about intraoperative bacterial contamination and early endocarditis. The authors report what they believe is the second reported case. Particular resistibilities of homograft and autograft might make early endocarditis unlikely. PMID: 22215504 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560099 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5560099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560123&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22207362%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wu TH, Hsieh CM, Chang H Abstract Several methods can be used to manage tracheal stenosis. For patients unfit for surgery, frequent dilatation with stent placement is the most common treatment. We here describe a simple and effective method using Bakes common bile duct dilators to dilate a tracheal stenosis in a patient with a tracheostomy. PMID: 22207362 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560123 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5560123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560122&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22207363%26dopt%3DAbstract We report our experience with a low-volume (100 mL), single-shot crystalloid cardioplegia (Cardioplexol) in 61 consecutive patients undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR). Cardioplexol resulted in immediate cardiac arrest. Intraoperative courses were uneventful. Postoperative markers of myocardial damage, Troponin T and CK-MB levels, were low but steadily increased with longer cross-clamp time. Thirty-day mortality was 3% and all noncardiac. Cardioplexol not only simplifies and speeds up the procedure but also seems to be safe for patients undergoing AVR. PMID: 22207363 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560122 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5560122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560121&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22207364%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions PM can be performed safely. Long-term survival is achievable in selected patients. Nodal disease and high tumor grade of the PT at the time of the initial nephrectomy were associated with worse survival after PM. These results might help to identify a high-risk group of patients who might benefit from enrollment in adjuvant therapy protocols after primary treatment of RCC. PMID: 22207364 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560121 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5560121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560120&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22207365%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wang H, Xu Z, Gao W Abstract Four patients with diffuse emphysema and a giant bulla were treated by a modified Brompton technique using a mushroom catheter and low suction. There was no mortality although one patient developed a troublesome pulmonary infection. All the patients had significant symptomatic improvement with a mean dyspnoea index changing from 3.5 before operation to 2.25 afterwards. We concluded that the modified Brompton technique is a safe and simple alternative in treating a giant bulla associated with diffuse emphysema. PMID: 22207365 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560120 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5560120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560119&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22207366%26dopt%3DAbstract We report FB aspiration in an old male patient in whom attempted removal with flexible bronchoscopy failed but was later achieved by repeated flexible bronchoscopy with the patient in the trendelenburg position. PMID: 22207366 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560119 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5560119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560118&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22207367%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lococo F, Cesario A, Cusumano G, Marra A, Margaritora S, Granone P PMID: 22207367 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560118 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5560118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560117&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22207368%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions Octogenarians do not develop acute kidney failure more frequently than their matched septuagenarian counterparts. They can be operated on at an acceptable risk for morbidity and mortality. Preoperative impaired renal function is associated with higher risk for mortality in septuagenarians. PMID: 22207368 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560117 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5560117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560116&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22207369%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Froeschle P, Krishnadas R, Berrisford R Abstract The modified Monaldi procedure represents a nonexcisional treatment option for patients with giant bullous emphysema as an alternative to bullectomy. We want to highlight its role in the surgical treatment of emphysema and discuss changes made to the open-access Brompton approach through introduction of video-assisted thoracic surgical technique. PMID: 22207369 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560116 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5560116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560115&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22207370%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Liu FY, Wang MQ, Duan F, Wang ZJ Abstract Large mediastinal tumors typically have a rich blood supply derived from multiple arteries, and surgical resection can be associated with a large blood loss. Embolization is used to treat a variety of malignant and benign conditions preoperatively, as well as an alternative to surgery, however, the use of preoperative embolization of large mediastinal tumors has not been extensive. Herein, we report a case of a giant mediastinal tumor measuring >15 cm and extending into both chest cavities in which preoperative embolization was used to reduce the surgical blood loss and facilitate excision of the lesion. PMID: 22207370 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560115 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5560115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560114&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22207371%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 62-year-old woman who initially presented with symptoms suggesting acute type A aortic dissection. Imaging studies revealed hemorrhagic pericardial fluid without the evidence of dissection. Foreign body material was noted floating in the inferior vena cava (IVC) and also piercing the right ventricular wall. Upon surgical exploration, the extracted material could be identified to be acrylic bone cement (palacos). The patient had reported a history of kyphoplasty in 2008. PMID: 22207371 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560114 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5560114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560113&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22207372%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion Method III was the most effective for preventing alveolar air leakage. PMID: 22207372 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560113 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5560113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550620&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1293600 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1293600Four patients with diffuse emphysema and a giant bulla were treated by a modified Brompton technique using a mushroom catheter and low suction. There was no mortality although one patient developed a troublesome pulmonary infection. All the patients had significant symptomatic improvement with a mean dyspnoea index changing from 3.5 before operation to 2.25 afterwards. We concluded that the modified Brompton technique is a safe and simple alternative in treating a giant bulla associated with diffuse emphysema.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550620 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5550620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550619&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1293599 Conclusion Method III was the most effective for preventing alveolar air leakage.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550619 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5550619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550618&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1293598 We report FB aspiration in an old male patient in whom attempted removal with flexible bronchoscopy failed but was later achieved by repeated flexible bronchoscopy with the patient in the trendelenburg position.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550618 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5550618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550617&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295570 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1295570Large mediastinal tumors typically have a rich blood supply derived from multiple arteries, and surgical resection can be associated with a large blood loss. Embolization is used to treat a variety of malignant and benign conditions preoperatively, as well as an alternative to surgery, however, the use of preoperative embolization of large mediastinal tumors has not been extensive. Herein, we report a case of a giant mediastinal tumor measuring >15 cm and extending into both chest cavities in which preoperative embolization was used to reduce the surgical blood loss and facilitate excision of the lesion.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550617 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5550617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550616&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1293605 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1293605Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550616 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5550616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550615&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1293604 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1293604Several methods can be used to manage tracheal stenosis. For patients unfit for surgery, frequent dilatation with stent placement is the most common treatment. We here describe a simple and effective method using Bakes common bile duct dilators to dilate a tracheal stenosis in a patient with a tracheostomy.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550615 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5550615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550614&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295567 Conclusions Octogenarians do not develop acute kidney failure more frequently than their matched septuagenarian counterparts. They can be operated on at an acceptable risk for morbidity and mortality. Preoperative impaired renal function is associated with higher risk for mortality in septuagenarians.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550614 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5550614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550613&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295571 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1295571The modified Monaldi procedure represents a nonexcisional treatment option for patients with giant bullous emphysema as an alternative to bullectomy. We want to highlight its role in the surgical treatment of emphysema and discuss changes made to the open-access Brompton approach through introduction of video-assisted thoracic surgical technique.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550613 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5550613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550612&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295565 We report our experience with a low-volume (100 mL), single-shot crystalloid cardioplegia (Cardioplexol) in 61 consecutive patients undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR). Cardioplexol resulted in immediate cardiac arrest. Intraoperative courses were uneventful. Postoperative markers of myocardial damage, Troponin T and CK-MB levels, were low but steadily increased with longer cross-clamp time. Thirty-day mortality was 3% and all noncardiac. Cardioplexol not only simplifies and speeds up the procedure but also seems to be safe for patients undergoing AVR.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550612 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5550612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550611&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295580 We report the case of a 62-year-old woman who initially presented with symptoms suggesting acute type A aortic dissection. Imaging studies revealed hemorrhagic pericardial fluid without the evidence of dissection. Foreign body material was noted floating in the inferior vena cava (IVC) and also piercing the right ventricular wall. Upon surgical exploration, the extracted material could be identified to be acrylic bone cement (palacos). The patient had reported a history of kyphoplasty in 2008.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550611 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5550611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550610&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1295572 Conclusions PM can be performed safely. Long-term survival is achievable in selected patients. Nodal disease and high tumor grade of the PT at the time of the initial nephrectomy were associated with worse survival after PM. These results might help to identify a high-risk group of patients who might benefit from enrollment in adjuvant therapy protocols after primary treatment of RCC.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550610 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5550610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474438&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280381 Thorac cardiovasc Surg 2011; 59: 447-448DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280381© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474438 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5474438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493339&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22139859%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Heinemann MK PMID: 22139859 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493339 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421130&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22081322%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a successful transcatheter valve-in-valve implantation in the aortic and mitral position within a single procedure. PMID: 22081322 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421130 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5421130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421129&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22081323%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: TA-AVI compared with cAVR results in a significant reduction but not elimination of a systemic inflammatory response, which is attributable to cardiopulmonary bypass-dependent and bypass-independent factors. PMID: 22081323 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421129 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5421129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5405140&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280368 We report the case of a successful transcatheter valve-in-valve implantation in the aortic and mitral position within a single procedure.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5405140 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5405140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5405139&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280370 Conclusion: TA-AVI compared with cAVR results in a significant reduction but not elimination of a systemic inflammatory response, which is attributable to cardiopulmonary bypass-dependent and bypass-independent factors.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5405139 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5405139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5312059&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280287 Thorac cardiovasc Surg 2011; 59: 385-385DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280287© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5312059 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5312059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313198&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21986899%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Heinemann MK PMID: 21986899 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313198 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5313198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5205334&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280196 Thorac cardiovasc Surg 2011; 59: 321-321DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280196© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5205334 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5205334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5219076&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21901651%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Heinemann MK PMID: 21901651 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5219076 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5219076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103608&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21809224%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Heinemann MK PMID: 21809224 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103608 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5103608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103607&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21809225%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schreiber C PMID: 21809225 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103607 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5103607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103606&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21809226%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Brawn W PMID: 21809226 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103606 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5103606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085717&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280056 Thorac cardiovasc Surg 2011; 59: 274-275DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280056© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085717 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085716&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1279993 Thorac cardiovasc Surg 2011; 59: 273-273DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1279993© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085716 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5085715&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280051 Thorac cardiovasc Surg 2011; 59: 257-258DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280051© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5085715 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5085715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103613&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21789758%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with higher SUVs for LNs than for primary tumors and patients with extremely high or low %ΔSUVs tended to have FP LNs. PMID: 21789758 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103613 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5103613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103612&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21789759%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our study shows that administration of human amniotic fluid into the perichondrial bed increases chondrogenesis in adult rabbits, an important finding which may contribute to improving chest wall flexibility after the surgical correction of pectus excavatum. PMID: 21789759 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103612 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5103612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103611&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21789760%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our study showed that the implantation of epicardial leads was safe with very low complication rates. There was no superior technical epicardial lead concept (screw-in vs. suture-on leads) and all epicardial leads demonstrated an excellent long-term performance and durability. Therefore, it seems that epicardial leads represent a good alternative to transvenous leads and surgeons should be encouraged to implant epicardial leads during concomitant cardiac surgery when the indications for CRT are present. PMID: 21789760 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103611 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5103611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103610&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21789761%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Constant negative suction at -80 mmHg during elective coronary bypass operations caused more hemolysis. We do not recommend a constant suction of -80 mmHg for VAVD. PMID: 21789761 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103610 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5103610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103609&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21789762%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 75-year-old patient diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and two-vessel coronary artery disease. Due to multiple comorbidities including chronic renal insufficiency, stroke and pulmonary hypertension (EuroSCORE: 34 %; STS mortality risk: 14.9 %), he was not a candidate for conventional aortic valve surgery. He underwent a novel hybrid treatment approach combining off-pump CABG and transapical aortic valve implantation via a median sternotomy. Extracorporeal circulation could be entirely avoided. PMID: 21789762 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103609 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5103609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069091&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280068 Conclusions: Patients with higher SUVs for LNs than for primary tumors and patients with extremely high or low %ΔSUVs tended to have FP LNs.Abbreviations[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069091 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5069091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069090&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280043 Conclusion: Our study shows that administration of human amniotic fluid into the perichondrial bed increases chondrogenesis in adult rabbits, an important finding which may contribute to improving chest wall flexibility after the surgical correction of pectus excavatum.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069090 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5069090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069089&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280066 Conclusion: Our study showed that the implantation of epicardial leads was safe with very low complication rates. There was no superior technical epicardial lead concept (screw-in vs. suture-on leads) and all epicardial leads demonstrated an excellent long-term performance and durability. Therefore, it seems that epicardial leads represent a good alternative to transvenous leads and surgeons should be encouraged to implant epicardial leads during concomitant cardiac surgery when the indications for CRT are present.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069089 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5069089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069088&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280019 Conclusions: Constant negative suction at −80 mmHg during elective coronary bypass operations caused more hemolysis. We do not recommend a constant suction of −80 mmHg for VAVD.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069088 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5069088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069087&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280018 We report the case of a 75-year-old patient diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and two-vessel coronary artery disease. Due to multiple comorbidities including chronic renal insufficiency, stroke and pulmonary hypertension (EuroSCORE: 34 %; STS mortality risk: 14.9 %), he was not a candidate for conventional aortic valve surgery. He underwent a novel hybrid treatment approach combining off-pump CABG and transapical aortic valve implantation via a median sternotomy. Extracorporeal circulation could be entirely avoided.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069087 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5069087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057288&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21776585%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rupprecht H, Ghidau M, Ditterich D Aneurysms of the pulmonary artery are very rare pathological vascular conditions. Peripheral pulmonary aneurysms have been reported only in a few cases. The causes of these aneurysms include extensive degenerative changes, traumas, infection and congenital malformations. Because of the imminent danger of rupture, surgical treatment should always be preferred. The following case report demonstrates one of a multitude of possible misdiagnoses for rupture of a pulmonary aneurysm. PMID: 21776585 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057288 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5057288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057287&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21776586%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Krumpolcova M, Durand M, Rossi-Blancher M, Heylbroeck C, Vanzetto G, Albaladejo P, Brichon PY Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a feared postoperative complication of pneumonectomy that carries significant morbidity and mortality. BPF can be treated by various surgical and medical techniques. Endobronchial techniques have been used for the delivery of biological glue, sealants, coils, and covered stents with variable degrees of success, depending on the size of the fistula. A recent case report described the endobronchial closure of a BPF through the implantation of an Amplatzer ASD device, commonly used for transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects. In this case report, we describe closure of a BFP using the Amplatzer PFO device. PMID: 21776586 [PubMed - as supplied by... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057287 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5057287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049544&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280070 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280070AbstractAneurysms of the pulmonary artery are very rare pathological vascular conditions. Peripheral pulmonary aneurysms have been reported only in a few cases. The causes of these aneurysms include extensive degenerative changes, traumas, infection and congenital malformations. Because of the imminent danger of rupture, surgical treatment should always be preferred. The following case report demonstrates one of a multitude of possible misdiagnoses for rupture of a pulmonary aneurysm.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049544 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049543&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280005 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280005AbstractBronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a feared postoperative complication of pneumonectomy that carries significant morbidity and mortality. BPF can be treated by various surgical and medical techniques. Endobronchial techniques have been used for the delivery of biological glue, sealants, coils, and covered stents with variable degrees of success, depending on the size of the fistula. A recent case report described the endobronchial closure of a BPF through the implantation of an Amplatzer ASD device, commonly used for transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects. In this case report, we describe closure of a BFP using the Amplatzer PFO device.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of conte... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049543 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057294&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766276%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ling L, Lakshminarayan R, Ettles DF A 70-year-old patient, who had previously undergone open surgical repair of an aneurysmal aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA), presented with recurrent symptoms and reperfusion of the aneurysm at the site of proximal ligation. This was successfully treated by a staged endovascular procedure. PMID: 21766276 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057294 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5057294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057293&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766277%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our study showed that T3/6 clipping was as effective as T3/4 clipping for palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis. Our results revealed that this technique is more effective than T3/4 sympathectomy to treat plantar hyperhidrosis. PMID: 21766277 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057293 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5057293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057292&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766278%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of a B1 thymoma localized in the neck, misdiagnosed for a decade as a thyroid nodule. Fine needle aspiration biopsy led to a preoperative suspicion of the correct diagnosis. The tumor was resected intact through a cervical collar incision, along with the upper thymic horn from which it originated. A pathogenetic hypothesis was formulated. PMID: 21766278 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057292 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5057292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057291&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766279%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of a 54-year-old man with T4N0M0 non-small cell lung cancer directly invading the thoracic wall and aortic arch. He underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by en bloc resection of the tumor, lung, chest wall and aortic arch. Perfusion was maintained through femoral-femoral cardiopulmonary bypass, with permanent bypass to the arch vessels to avoid separate extracorporeal cerebral circulation. Total reconstructions of the chest wall and aortic arch were completed without the need for cardiac arrest. The final pathological diagnosis was squamous cell carcinoma, T4N0M0. The patient was discharged without major complications and has been free of disease for 20 months postoperatively. PMID: 21766279 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovasc... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057291 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5057291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057290&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766280%26dopt%3DAbstract This report describes the management of an 8 × 8-cm cystic mass that arose from the anterior mediastinum and prolapsed into the right pleural cavity adherent to the pericardium in an asymptomatic 16-year-old girl. The patient was scheduled for a video-assisted thoracoscopic operation with exposure, puncture and suction of a suspected pericardial cyst. However, during the procedure the strategy was changed due to the solid consistency of the mass, and the lesion was extirpated IN TOTO by a short anterolateral thoracotomy. The complete histopathological investigation showed a highly fibrous, cystic, mature teratoma. PMID: 21766280 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057290 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5057290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057289&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766281%26dopt%3DAbstract We report here on a rare case of survival of postoperative early hemolytic anemia due to severe graft stenosis caused by an inverted inner Teflon felt strip without any extra vascular compression. PMID: 21766281 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057289 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5057289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5035904&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280004 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280004AbstractA 70-year-old patient, who had previously undergone open surgical repair of an aneurysmal aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA), presented with recurrent symptoms and reperfusion of the aneurysm at the site of proximal ligation. This was successfully treated by a staged endovascular procedure.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5035904 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5035904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5035903&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280007 Conclusions: Our study showed that T3/6 clipping was as effective as T3/4 clipping for palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis. Our results revealed that this technique is more effective than T3/4 sympathectomy to treat plantar hyperhidrosis.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5035903 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5035903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5035902&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280067 We report a case of a B1 thymoma localized in the neck, misdiagnosed for a decade as a thyroid nodule. Fine needle aspiration biopsy led to a preoperative suspicion of the correct diagnosis. The tumor was resected intact through a cervical collar incision, along with the upper thymic horn from which it originated. A pathogenetic hypothesis was formulated.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5035902 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5035902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5035901&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280069 We report a case of a 54-year-old man with T4N0M0 non-small cell lung cancer directly invading the thoracic wall and aortic arch. He underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by en bloc resection of the tumor, lung, chest wall and aortic arch. Perfusion was maintained through femoral-femoral cardiopulmonary bypass, with permanent bypass to the arch vessels to avoid separate extracorporeal cerebral circulation. Total reconstructions of the chest wall and aortic arch were completed without the need for cardiac arrest. The final pathological diagnosis was squamous cell carcinoma, T4N0M0. The patient was discharged without major complications and has been free of disease for 20 months postoperatively.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of con... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5035901 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5035901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5035900&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280065 This report describes the management of an 8 × 8-cm cystic mass that arose from the anterior mediastinum and prolapsed into the right pleural cavity adherent to the pericardium in an asymptomatic 16-year-old girl. The patient was scheduled for a video-assisted thoracoscopic operation with exposure, puncture and suction of a suspected pericardial cyst. However, during the procedure the strategy was changed due to the solid consistency of the mass, and the lesion was extirpated in toto by a short anterolateral thoracotomy. The complete histopathological investigation showed a highly fibrous, cystic, mature teratoma.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiov... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5035900 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5035900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5035899&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1280006 We report here on a rare case of survival of postoperative early hemolytic anemia due to severe graft stenosis caused by an inverted inner Teflon felt strip without any extra vascular compression.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5035899 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5035899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057295&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21739417%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results corroborate a high incidence of malignancy in ISPN detected prior to scheduled cardiac surgery. Simultaneous cardiac and lung surgery for NSCLC appears to be associated with a poor long-term outcome. PMID: 21739417 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057295 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5057295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007543&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271147 Conclusions: Our results corroborate a high incidence of malignancy in ISPN detected prior to scheduled cardiac surgery. Simultaneous cardiac and lung surgery for NSCLC appears to be associated with a poor long-term outcome.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007543 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007548&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271180 Conclusions: The diagnosis of pulmonary actinomycosis remains challenging. In cases of an inflammatory tumor imitating lung cancer, surgical resection is mandatory, both to confirm the diagnosis and for the definitive treatment in cases with irreversible parenchymal destruction. Here, surgery in combination with medical treatment offered reliably excellent results.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007548 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007547&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271184 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1271184AbstractCor triatriatum is a rare malformation, especially in association with tetralogy of Fallot, and has only been reported a few times in the literature. Due to the complexity of this abnormality, careful intraoperative exploration and a good differential diagnosis are crucial to select the appropriate surgical procedure. Here, we report a case with this rare combination of anomalies, an abnormal membranous septum above the mitral valve, and anomalous drainage of the left superior vena cava. The patient was successfully treated and achieved excellent hemodynamic parameters.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiova... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007547 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007546&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271009 Conclusions: Using a three-dimensional reconstruction of lung CT scans, we demonstrated that segmentectomy or resection of segmental groups should be feasible with adequate margins, even for larger tumours in selected cases.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007546 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007545&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271182 We report two cases of right middle lobar torsion after video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) right upper lobectomy in our unit. The two cases were diagnosed definitely 7 and 14 days after VATS surgery by computed tomography (CT) scan and bronchoscopy, respectively. Rethoracotomy and right middle lobectomy were performed in both patients. VATS lobectomy contributes to the development of lobar torsion so this complication should be considered. Carefully checking anatomical structures before thoracotomic closure and correctly suturing the middle lobe to the consecutive lobe are effective ways to prevent this complication.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular S... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007545 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007544&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271181 Thorac cardiovasc SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1271181AbstractA 47-year-old man presenting with stable angina pectoris was admitted for elective coronary angioplasty. After balloon angioplasty and uneventful deployment of the stent in the right coronary artery, the angioplasty catheter became entrapped between the stent and the wall of the right coronary artery. During attempts at percutaneous retrieval of the retained catheter, it was inadvertently broken and became embedded near the stent. The patient was stable during the procedure with no electrocardiographic changes. He underwent emergency triple coronary artery bypass, leaving the piece of catheter in situ. He had an uneventful postoperative recovery. After six months, he was angina-free with no electrocardiographic changes.[...]© Georg ... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007544 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4961381&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21695671%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The diagnosis of pulmonary actinomycosis remains challenging. In cases of an inflammatory tumor imitating lung cancer, surgical resection is mandatory, both to confirm the diagnosis and for the definitive treatment in cases with irreversible parenchymal destruction. Here, surgery in combination with medical treatment offered reliably excellent results. PMID: 21695671 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4961381 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4961381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4961380&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21695672%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ma RY, Yang ZY, Zhong QJ, Xiao Y Cor triatriatum is a rare malformation, especially in association with tetralogy of Fallot, and has only been reported a few times in the literature. Due to the complexity of this abnormality, careful intraoperative exploration and a good differential diagnosis are crucial to select the appropriate surgical procedure. Here, we report a case with this rare combination of anomalies, an abnormal membranous septum above the mitral valve, and anomalous drainage of the left superior vena cava. The patient was successfully treated and achieved excellent hemodynamic parameters. PMID: 21695672 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4961380 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4961380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4961379&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21695673%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Using a three-dimensional reconstruction of lung CT scans, we demonstrated that segmentectomy or resection of segmental groups should be feasible with adequate margins, even for larger tumours in selected cases. PMID: 21695673 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4961379 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4961379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4961378&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21695674%26dopt%3DAbstract We report two cases of right middle lobar torsion after video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) right upper lobectomy in our unit. The two cases were diagnosed definitely 7 and 14 days after VATS surgery by computed tomography (CT) scan and bronchoscopy, respectively. Rethoracotomy and right middle lobectomy were performed in both patients. VATS lobectomy contributes to the development of lobar torsion so this complication should be considered. Carefully checking anatomical structures before thoracotomic closure and correctly suturing the middle lobe to the consecutive lobe are effective ways to prevent this complication. PMID: 21695674 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4961378 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4961378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4961377&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21695675%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alwaqfi N, Ibrahim K, Kharashgah MN A 47-year-old man presenting with stable angina pectoris was admitted for elective coronary angioplasty. After balloon angioplasty and uneventful deployment of the stent in the right coronary artery, the angioplasty catheter became entrapped between the stent and the wall of the right coronary artery. During attempts at percutaneous retrieval of the retained catheter, it was inadvertently broken and became embedded near the stent. The patient was stable during the procedure with no electrocardiographic changes. He underwent emergency triple coronary artery bypass, leaving the piece of catheter IN SITU. He had an uneventful postoperative recovery. After six months, he was angina-free with no electrocardiographic changes. PMID: 21695675 [P... The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4961377 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4961377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007556&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271183 We present an unusual case of right pulmonary artery to left atrial communication in a 14-year-old patient, who underwent successful surgical repair through a bicameral approach.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007556 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007555&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271149 We present an exceptional case of chylomediastinum due to mitral valve replacement. The patient was successfully treated using a conservative approach with total parenteral nutrition, nothing by mouth, and mediastinal tube drainage.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007555 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007554&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271148 Conclusion: Our data shows that due to its high sensitivity and accuracy, mediastinoscopy is still the most reliable method to evaluate mediastinal lymph nodes in patients with NSCLC.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007554 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007553&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271010 Conclusions: Surgical resection of thymoma is the preferred treatment, because it is safe and effective with a low rate of recurrence and a good long-term survival. Advanced and invasive thymomas require a multimodal approach for better local tumor control and further improvement of prognosis.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007553 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007552&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271146 Conclusion: Bipolar radio-frequency ablation is superior to microwave ablation for the treatment of permanent AF in patients undergoing valve surgery.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007552 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007551&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271118 Conclusion: The new electrosurgical cautery device ForceTriad™ was less expensive, but it was equally effective. It appears that skeletonization performed with the new device is equivalent to that performed with an ultrasonic scalpel.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007551 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007550&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271142 Conclusions: This investigation demonstrates that liposomal transfection of HCMEC with specific siRNA sequences is capable of both repressing adhesion molecule expression and of reducing subsequent leukocyte-endothelial actions.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007550 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007549&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36629&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1271150 We report two cases of PET-positive extralobar sequestration that presented in patients of middle age and were successfully treated with surgical resection, indicating the role of surgery and the false-positive PET‐CT appearance of sequestration cases.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007549 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5007549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4961389&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21692017%26dopt%3DAbstract We present an unusual case of right pulmonary artery to left atrial communication in a 14-year-old patient, who underwent successful surgical repair through a bicameral approach. PMID: 21692017 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4961389 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4961389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4961388&cid=s_36629_157_f&fid=36107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21692018%26dopt%3DAbstract We present an exceptional case of chylomediastinum due to mitral valve replacement. The patient was successfully treated using a conservative approach with total parenteral nutrition, nothing by mouth, and mediastinal tube drainage. PMID: 21692018 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon) The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4961388 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4961388