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Comparison of outcomes after mitral valve replacement with a mechanical versus a bioprosthetic valve in patients between forty and sixty years of ageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Patients in the age group of 40 to 60 years undergoing mitral valve replacement with a mechanical valve have a higher incidence of thrombotic and bleeding complications as compared to bioprosthetic valve, even though short term survival is similar. This favours implantation of a bioprosthetic valve in this age group. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-009-0003-2Authors Saket Agarwal, University of Delhi Department of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery, G.B. Pant Hospital New Delhi IndiaSanjeev Gupta, University of Delhi Department of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery, G.B. Pant Hosp...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 25, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Pancoast tobias syndrome revealing primary epithelioid pleuro-pericardial angiosarcoma: A case report and review of the literatureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a unique case of primary epithelioid angiosarcoma of the pleura and the pericardium in a 28-year-old man who was admitted for Pancoast Tobias syndrome. Thoracoscopy revealed a multifocal neoplasm and pleural biopsy showed a malignant tumor which histological and immunophenotypical features were characteristic of epithelioid angiosarcoma. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-009-0009-9Authors Coulibaly Béma, CHU Timone Service d’Anatomie pathologique et de Neuropathologie 264 rue Saint Pierre 13385 Marseille cedex 05 FrancePayan Marie-José, CHU Timone Service d’Anatomie pathologique et de Ne...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 25, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Reduction in left ventricular volume following aortic valve replacement does not predict improved ventricular functionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Aortic valve replacement can be performed today with a low mortality and morbidity. Although the ventricular volume and cardiac size reduced substantially following valve replacement, the ventricular performance remained unchanged in aortic stenosis, and aortic incompetence because of the impaired ventricular function pre-operatively and because the ejection fraction tends to over estimate contractile function in aortic regurgitation. Low preoperative ejection fraction is therefore an important risk factor for postoperative left ventricular dysfunction. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 25, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Mitral valve replacement in the pediatric age group- a single institution experienceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Mitral valve replacement in children is a safe alternative to valve repair when the morphology is not suitable for repair, with acceptable immediate and early outcomes. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-009-0002-3Authors Saket Agarwal, University of Delhi Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, G.B. Pant Hospital New Delhi IndiaKaushik Mukherjee, University of Delhi Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, G.B. Pant Hospital New Delhi IndiaMuhammad Abid Geelani, University of Delhi Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, G.B. Pant Hospital New De...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 25, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Anomalous left distal circumflex artery originating from pulmonary artery-surgical correction using off pump technique — A case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of a 68 year male suffering from coronary artery disease along with this anomaly. Surgical correction comprising of off pump coronary artery bypass with ligation of anomalous distal LCX was performed successfully in this case. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-009-0007-yAuthors Avinash Sharma, The Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Care Hospital Panchsheel Square Ramdaspeth, Nagpur Maharashtra IndiaVinay Kulkarni, The Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Care Hospital Panchsheel Square Ramdaspeth, ...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 25, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

A case of suppurative pericarditis following open safety pin ingestion in 8 month old infantEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present the case of an 8 month old female child presenting with features of suppurative pericarditis following ingestion of open safety pin causing cardiac tamponade. Emergency thoracotomy and drainage of pericardial collection was done relieving tamponade. The open safety pin was removed at a second surgery through laparotomy and gastrotomy after pushing the pin into the stomach with an endoscope. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-009-0010-3Authors Pradheep Krishnamohan, Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital Chennai IndiaMoorthy Perumal, Institute of Child Health and Hospital for ...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 25, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with systemic lupus erythmatosus — A case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, although the postoperative complications are common, coronary artery bypass grafting could be performed in patients with SLE. Severity of disease, use of appropriate graft and their long term results are the areas which needs extensive research. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Care ReportsDOI 10.1007/s12055-009-0006-zAuthors Jaideep Trivedi, CARE Hospital Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology Visakhapatnam (A.P.) IndiaKarunakara Padhy, CARE Hospital Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology Visakhapatnam (A.P.) IndiaDamodar Rao Kodem, CARE Hospital Department of Cardiothor...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 25, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Primary cardiac sarcoma presenting as shockEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report an adult male who presented to emergency department with shock. Echocardiography revealed a huge right ventricular mass obstructing the right ventricular outflow tract and he underwent emergency resection of the mass. Subsequent histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of fibromyxosarcoma. Primary cardiac sarcoma presenting as circulatory shock is a rare phenomenon. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-009-0008-xAuthors Rangaraj Ramalingam, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology Department of Cardiology Bangalore 560069 IndiaNagaraja Moorthy, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology Department of Cardio...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 25, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Hydatid cyst in the right ventricular outflow tract: Successful surgical outcome of a rare entityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of a young female with hydatid cyst of right ventricular outflow tract who was operated through median sternotomy under cardiopulmonary bypass and entire cyst was successfully removed. The preoperative diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology of the excised specimen. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-009-0011-2Authors Rajat Agarwal, G.S.V.M. Medical College Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, L.P.S. Institute of Cardiology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh IndiaNeeraj Kumar, G.S.V.M. Medical College Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, L.P.S. Institute of Cardiology K...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 25, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Results of prophylactic thoracic duct ligation in advanced esophageal carcinomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Chylothorax increases mortality and duration of hospitalization after esophageal cancer surgery. Most cases of chylothorax after esophageal resection are cured with early surgical intervention. It could be concluded that prophylactic thoracic duct ligation reduce the occurrence of chylothorax in advanced cases of esophageal carcinoma. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-009-0004-1Authors Mohsen Sokouti, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Department of Thoracic Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital Tabriz IranVahid Montazeri, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Department of Thora...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 25, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Strategies in the management of penetrating cardiac trauma based on 14 surviving patients from a strife-ridden areaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Cardiac tamponade and the absence of coronary vessel injury enabled successful early definitive management of penetrating cardiac trauma patients. Transferring the patient to the operating room without delay is the key to survival. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-009-0005-0Authors Ilan Bar, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center General Thoracic Surgery Unit Zerifin IsraelMichael Papiashvilli, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center General Thoracic Surgery Unit Zerifin IsraelIgor Jeroukhimov, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center Division of Surgery Zerifin IsraelAbdelkareem Yussuf Muhanna, Tel-Aviv Univ...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 25, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Sebastian Sathiya NesanEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ObituaryDOI 10.1007/s12055-009-0012-1Authors Richard Saldanha Journal Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 0973-7723Print ISSN 0970-9134 Journal Volume Volume 25 Journal Issue Volume 25, Number 1 / March, 2009
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Nemish Ambalal Shah 1924–2008Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ObituaryDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0063-8Authors Anand Somaya, Mumbai India Journal Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 0973-7723Print ISSN 0970-9134 Journal Volume Volume 24 Journal Issue Volume 24, Number 4 / December, 2008
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Michael E. DeBakey, MDEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ObituaryDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0062-9Authors Gerald M. Lawrie, The Methodist Hospital Houston Texas USA Journal Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 0973-7723Print ISSN 0970-9134 Journal Volume Volume 24 Journal Issue Volume 24, Number 4 / December, 2008
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Bidirectional superior cavo-pulmonary anastomosis without cardiopulmonary bypassEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract The bidirectional superior cavopulmonary anastomosis is an important intermediate palliation in patients with a structurally or functionally univentricular heart. There is an increasing trend to perform this anastomosis without cardiopulmonary bypass. In this review, we present our preferred technique of performing this operation in a safe, simple, inexpensive and reproducible manner. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0061-xAuthors Sachin Talwar, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Cardiothoracic Centre New Delhi IndiaPraveen Sharma, All India Institut...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 14, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Solitary pulmonary chondroma: Self identity or incomplete carney’s triadEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract A young male presented with history of low grade intermittent fever and exertional dyspnea since six months. Computed tomography of the chest revealed a large soft tissue mass in the left hilar and infrahilar region causing splaying of lingular and apical bronchus of the left lower lobe. Biopsy revealed a chondroid neoplasm computed tomography of the abdomen ruled out the presence of gastric and other extra-adrenal lesions, which are the other components of the carney’s triad. He underwent thoracotomy and excision of the tumor.We thus report, a rare case of solitary pulmonary chondroma, as the onl...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 14, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Primary mediastinal hydatid cyst causing a paralysis of the recurrent nerveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a rare case of a mediastinal hydatid disease that developed in the left thoracic cavity, and associated with paralysis of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve. Paralysis of thoracic nerve (phrenic nerve, sympathetic …) to the best of our knowledge, there is only one case report of paralysis of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve secondary to compressive effects from mediastinal hydatid cysts. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0059-4Authors El Hassane Kabiri, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital (Hôpital Militaire d’Instruction Mohamed V) Department of Thoracic Surgery Hay Riad 10100 R...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 14, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Primary leiomyosarcoma of inferior vena cava: Case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract An intramural venous leiomyosarcoma is a rare, malignant tumour arising from the smooth muscle cells of the vessel wall and the inferior vena cava (IVC) is the most common location. The middle part of IVC is most often affected, often involving the kidneys. There is a strong prediction for women. Clinical symptoms depend upon the size and location of the tumour. Diagnosis is often not made until advanced stage, as the symptoms are non-specific and they present late in the disease course. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0058-5Authors Bysani Chandrashekar Sathya Narayan, Departm...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 14, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Aberrant single coronary ostia with anomalous left anterior descending and circumflex arteriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a rare type of anomaly with anomalous single coronary ostia having common origin of all the three major coronary arteries alongwith aberrent course of left anterior descending and circumflex arteries not shown earlier by the use of imaging. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportsDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0056-7Authors Atul Kapoor, Advanced Diagnostics and Institute of Imaging Amritsar Punjab IndiaGoldaa Mahajan, Advanced Diagnostics and Institute of Imaging Amritsar Punjab IndiaPreeti Gupta, Advanced Diagnostics and Institute of Imaging Amritsar Punjab IndiaAprajita Kapoor, Advanced Diagnostics an...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 14, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

The effect of malignancy on morbidity rates in thoracotomy patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The results of this study suggest that in addition to common predisposing factors in this group of patients such as advanced age, comorbidity, and pulmonary resection that increase postoperative complication risk, the characteristics of malignant diseases may be predictive factors for increased morbidity. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0054-9Authors Bulent Kocer, Division of Thoracic Surgery Numune Teaching and Research Hospital Ankara TurkeyGultekin Gulbahar, Division of Thoracic Surgery Numune Teaching and Research Hospital Ankara TurkeyErkan Yildirim, Division of Tho...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 14, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Experience of pulmonary surgery for thoracic trauma in IraqEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Time factor in the diagnosis and specific surgical treatment in thoracic trauma were considered an important elements in decreasing post-operative mortality and morbidity from lung injury. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0055-8Authors Fadhil Ghaly Yousif Al-amran, Alseder Teaching Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgical Department Najaf Iraq Journal Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 0973-7723Print ISSN 0970-9134 Journal Volume Volume 24 Journal Issue Volume 24, Number 4 / December, 2008
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Nosocomial infections in infants and children after cardiac surgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion NIs develop frequently in infants and children after OHS. This study may serve as a reference point for further development and implementation of interventions aimed at reducing NI rates and improving patient outcome. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0052-yAuthors Suruchi Hasija, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Cardiac Anaesthesia Ansari Nagar, New Delhi IndiaNeeti Makhija, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Cardiac Anaesthesia Ansari Nagar, New Delhi IndiaUsha Kiran, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Cardiac Anae...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 14, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Homograft saphenous vein versus polytetrafluoroethylene graft for modified Blalock -Taussig shuntEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion This study failed to demonstrate any benefit of homograft saphenous vein over PTFE graft in terms of thrombotic complications and mortality. There was however less bleeding and peri-graft seroma formation in the Saphenous vein (SVG) group. Further studies with greater number of patients and longer follow-up are required to demonstrate the superiority of either of these conduits. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0051-zAuthors Arvind Kumar Bishnoi, Cardiothoracic Sciences Center All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi IndiaSachin Talwar, Cardiothoracic Sciences Ce...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 14, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Outcomes following surgery for supravalvular aortic stenosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Although the initial results of our surgical strategy were acceptable, more than 50% of these patients developed significant gradients. Recurrent LVOT obstruction is an ongoing issue even after satisfactory initial repair of SVAS. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlesDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0050-0Authors Sachin Talwar, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi IndiaPraveen Sharma, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi IndiaAlok Sharma, Department of Cardiot...
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Statement on publishing clinical trials in indian biomedical journalsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0049-6 Journal Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 0973-7723Print ISSN 0970-9134 Journal Volume Volume 24 Journal Issue Volume 24, Number 4 / December, 2008
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Primary adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lung: A clinicopathologic studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Prognosis of ACC of lung depends on the histological type (predominantly tubular has best prognosis while predominantly solid pattern has worst prognosis) and clinical stage at the time of diagnosis (size of tumour, extent of spread and metastases). Despite their generally slow and indolent growth in other locations, ACC arising in lung may in certain cases be more aggressive. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0053-xAuthors Asitava Mondal, N.R.S Medical College and Hospital Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Kolkata IndiaDilip Kumar Saha, N.R.S Medical College and Hospita...
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Mark Xavier Shanahan 1923–2008Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ObituaryDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0064-7Authors Harinder Singh Bedi, Ludhiana, Punjab India Journal Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 0973-7723Print ISSN 0970-9134 Journal Volume Volume 24 Journal Issue Volume 24, Number 4 / December, 2008
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Localized tamponade on the left ventricle by a tuberculous pericardial abscessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract The infrequent entity of a tubercular abscess causing localized tamponade on the left ventricle is reported. The imaging findings of tuberculous pericarditis including pericardial abscess are discussed. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0057-6Authors Goutam Sen, S D M Hospital cum Research Institute Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery Japiur IndiaMona Tiwari, Getwell Polyclinic and Hospital Jaipur India Journal Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 0973-7723Print ISSN 0970-9134 Journal Volume Volume 24 Journal Issue Volume 24, Number 4 / December, 2008
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Feasibility of irrigation and instillation of antimicrobial or antibiotic solutions in patients with parapneumonic empyema — A prospective randomized studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Postoperative instillation and irrigation of antimicrobial or antibiotic solutions is a feasible method to achieve local cleansing in patients with parapneumonic empyema thoracis. Chest tube drainage time, irrigation duration, and hospitalization time were not improved under Taurolidin or Neomycin/Bacitracin compared with Ringer solution. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0039-8Authors Alexander Ader, University of Heidelberg Department of Thoracic Surgery, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg GermanyPeter Reimer, University of Heidelberg Department of Thoracic Surgery, Thoraxklinik He...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 30, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Giant schwannoma of upper esophagus requiring esophagectomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present a 30-year-old woman with progressive dysphagia for six months. Chest imaging showed an upper mediastinal mass (right paratracheal region). Computed Tomography (CT) showed a soft tissue mass in tracheoesophageal groove with compression of esophageal lumen. Peroperatively, esophageal mass became evident. Esophagectomy was necessitated because of large size of the tumor, mucosal involvement (endoscopic finding) and lack of definitive preoperative diagnosis. Subsequently a colonic bypass was done. The patient had no postoperative complications. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0044-yAuthors ...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 30, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Endobronchial lipomatous hamartoma: A rare cause of bronchial occlusion with destroyed lungEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of Endobronchial Lipomatous Hamartoma (ELH) causing left destroyed lung, that required pneumonectomy. To our knowledge Endobronchial Hamartoma causing destroyed lung necessitating pneumonectomy has so far not been reported in the literature. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0043-zAuthors Siddharth Lakhotia, LRS Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases Department of Thoracic Surgery New Delhi IndiaRavindra Kumar Dewan, LRS Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases Department of Thoracic Surgery New Delhi India Journal Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiova...
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Lung cancer coincidentally found in the bullaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Several cases of lung cancer lying within giant bullae have been reported in recent years, such that some authors have considered an association between the two diseases. Giant bulla was detected on the chest X ray and thoracic computed tomography in a 50 year old man. Left lower lobectomy was performed for emphysematous lung destruction. The postoperative histopathological diagnosis was adeno carcinoma arising from the wall of giant bulla. It must be noted that occult cancer may exist at the wall of giant bullae, so annual radiological followup should be applied. On the basis of this experience and...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 30, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Denture plate foreign body of esophagusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Open surgical removal of impacted esophageal foreign body is still the gold standard in spite of advancement in endoscopic techniques. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0040-2Authors Rajkumar Yadav, S.M.S. Medical College Hospital Jaipur Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Rajasthan IndiaGaurav Mahajan, S.M.S. Medical College Hospital Jaipur Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Rajasthan IndiaRajendra Mohan Mathur, S.M.S. Medical College Hospital Jaipur Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Rajasthan India Journal Indian Journal ...
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Vertical Axillary ‘Muscle Sparing’ incision in empyema; Early resultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Based on our initial experience, this approach seems to be safe and practical in empyema cases. It gives us better cosmetic results and minimum postoperative morbidity. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0041-1Authors Vikas Sachdeva, Moti Lal Nehru Medical College Department of Surgery Allahabad IndiaKavita Chawla, Moti Lal Nehru Medical College Department Physiology Allahabad India Journal Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 0973-7723Print ISSN 0970-9134 Journal Volume Volume 24 Journal Issue Volume 24, Number 3 / September, 2008
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Left pulmonary agenesis with single atrium simulating cardiac type of total anomalous pulmonary venous connectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Pulmonary agenesis is rare though not unknown. Factors such as atypical presentation, unknown etiology and frequent misdiagnosis make it a challenging malformation. Familial agenesis has been documented. Left pulmonary agenesis is normal in the snakes. When it occurs in humans, failure of up gradation of genes to the human level is a possibility. An instance of left pulmonary agenesis with an extremely rare association of single atrium, unpublished till date, is reported. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0038-9Authors Verappa Murali Manohar, Wockhardt Hospitals Department of Ca...
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Pneumonectomy in scimitar syndrome —is it correct?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract The scimitar syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly that is characterized by anomalous pulmonary venous drainage to the inferior vena cava causing a left-to-right shunt. Because the radiographic shadow of the anomalous vein resembles a curved turkish saber, this defect has been called as the “scimitar deformity”1. Here we present a two months old male child with an anomalous drainage of the single right pulmonary vein draining the entire right lung into the inferior vena cava, direct arterial supply from the abdominal aorta to the right lung, horse-shoe lung and unilobar hypoplastic right lung. T...
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Triple myxoma (right and left atrial, left ventricular)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract An 11-year-old boy presented to our hospital with episodes of palpitations of short duration. 2-Dimensional echocardiography revealed tumors originating in left atrium and left ventricle. During surgery one more tumor was detected in right atrium. All three tumors were excised successfully. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0036-yAuthors Shrikant Kole, C.P.R. Hospital Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Kolhapur Maharashtra IndiaKishor Deore, C.P.R. Hospital Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Kolhapur Maharashtra IndiaChandrashekhar Patil, C.P.R. Hospital Department of Cardiot...
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Myocardial revascularization in dextrocardia with situs inversus totalisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Dextrocardia with situs inversus totalis occurs with an incidence of 1 in 10,000 and the pattern of susceptibility to coronary disease is similar to the general population. An adult male patient with situs inversus-dextrocardia who underwent percutaneous intervention for a discrete lesion in the right coronary artery presented two years later with rapid progression of lesions in the left coronary system. Off pump endarterectomy of the obtuse marginal branch and revascularization of the left anterior descending and obtuse marginal branch in this patient are discussed. In addition an outline of the na...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 30, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Innovative technique for repair of Tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary, valve syndrome using autologous pericardial patch with monocusp valveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion New innovative technique of using autologous pericardial patch with monocusp valve in absent pulmonary valve syndrome can be safely performed in infants and children. It avoids conduit related problems like reintervention and is economical. Our early and midterm results are encouraging, however long term results are awaited. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0034-0Authors Kandakure Pramod Reddy, Apollo Children’s Heart Hospital, Jubilee Hills Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Hyderabad IndiaAnil Kumar Dharmapuram, Apollo Children’s Heart Hospital, Jubilee Hills De...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 30, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Pure endobronchial chondroma — A case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract A case report of pure endobronchial chondroma causing obstruction of right main bronchus is presented. The features of this rare tumour at an uncommon site is discussed along with an overview of benign airway tumours. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0048-7Authors Goutam Sen, S D M Hospital cum Research Institute, Jaipur and Getwell Polyclinic and Hospital Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Jaipur IndiaMona Tiwari, S D M Hospital cum Research Institute, Jaipur and Getwell Polyclinic and Hospital Department of Radiology Jaipur IndiaVishal Saraswat, S D M Hospital cum Research In...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 30, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Rib haemangioma: A rarity and diagnostic dilemmaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Haemangioma of the rib is an extremely uncommon condition. Preoperative diagnosis of a rib haemangioma is difficult as most patients are asymptomatic and the lesion is discovered incidentally. Most often the identity of the tumour, as in our case, can only be established after excision biopsy. Excision is therefore recommended not only to establish a diagnosis but also to prevent enlargement of the tumour and development of symptoms It is a safe procedure with no reported adverse post operative outcome or recurrence following excision. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0047-8Auth...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 30, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Primary leiomyosarcoma of the posterior mediastinum — A case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a 43-year-old woman who presented with a large posterior mediastinal tumour. The tumour was surgically removed via right thoracotomy and the diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma was established. At operation no continuity was found between the tumour and neighbouring structures. This rare and interesting histopathology is discussed and the literature reviewed. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0046-9Authors Sumit Yadav, Fremantle Hospital Department of Cardio Thoracic Surgery Alma Street Western Australia Australia 6160Dinesh Sadashivan, Fremantle Hospital Department of Cardio Thoracic Surgery Alm...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 30, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Clear cell adenocarcinoma of the lung: The wolf in sheep’s clothingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Clear cell adenocarcinoma of the lung is a rare tumour with good prognosis, predominantly composed of clear cells. A young lady presented with a large, cystic lesion in the right lower lobe suggestive of hydatid cyst. In the hospital she developed acute toxemia, and was therefore taken for emergency thoracotomy and right lower lobectomy. Post operatively she expired, due to sepsis. Histopathology revealed clear cell adenocarcinoma of the lung, and autopsy demonstrated metastasis in the spleen. Herein we have reported an unusually aggressive presentation of this tumour, in a young lady in whom it mas...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - October 30, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Author IndexEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0033-3 Journal Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 0973-7723Print ISSN 0970-9134 Journal Volume Volume 24 Journal Issue Volume 24, Number 1 / March, 2008
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - July 25, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Abstracts of the 54th Annual Conference of IACTS, Feb 2008Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0032-2 Journal Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 0973-7723Print ISSN 0970-9134 Journal Volume Volume 24 Journal Issue Volume 24, Number 1 / March, 2008
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - July 25, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Learning thoracic surgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0031-3Authors Siddharth Lakhotia Journal Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 0973-7723Print ISSN 0970-9134 Journal Volume Volume 24 Journal Issue Volume 24, Number 1 / March, 2008
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - July 25, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

An ‘extended’ probe to facilitate electrocautery maze lesions along with mitral valve surgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory How to do itDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0027-zAuthors Srikant Mohapatra, G B Plant Hospital Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery New Delhi 11002 IndiaVijaykumar Muppiri, G B Plant Hospital Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery New Delhi 11002 IndiaSumit Narang, G B Plant Hospital Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery New Delhi 11002 IndiaKaushik Mukherjee, G B Plant Hospital Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery New Delhi 11002 IndiaAmit Banerjee, G B Plant Hospital Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery New Delhi 11002 India ...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - June 24, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Congenital bronchoesophageal fistula in an elderly ladyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present a case report of a congenital bronchoesophageal fistula presenting late in life. Bronchoesophageal fistulae commonly present in neonates, but sometimes, as in the present case they may be clinically silent till old age. She had a relatively short symptomatic period of around eighteen months. She was diagnosed on the basis of contrast computed tomography (CT), bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, and underwent resection. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0025-1Authors Atul Kumar Srivastava, Rockland Hospital Department of Oncology 143-A, Pocket A, Dilshad Garden Delhi 110095 IndiaAmitabh Sandi...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - June 24, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Mycotic aneurysm of internal carotid artery — A case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Mycotic aneurysms are rare entities. Most of them occur in aorta or femoral artery. Mycotic aneurysm of extracranial carotid artery has been reported quite infrequently in the literature. Surgical intervention is mandatory. The ideal treatment is to excise the aneurysm and restore the circulation by interposition grafting by saphenous vein. However the limited access to extracranial internal carotid artery and the presence of infection at that site may not always allow the ideal management. Ligation of the aneurysm is a practical life-saving method in such cases. We are presenting our experience wit...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - June 24, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Giant aneurysm of the right coronary artery: A case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report this rare case of right coronary artery aneurysm presented as acute inferior wall myocardial infarction (MI). Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12055-008-0020-6Authors Gautam Sengupta, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research Department Cardio Thoracic Room No. 511, Doctor’s Hostel, SSKM Hospital & IPGMER, 242, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road Kolkata 700020 West Bengal IndiaMukherjee Dipankar, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research Department Cardio Thoracic Room No. 511, Doctor’s Hostel...
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - June 24, 2008 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Source Type: journals