The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
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Plasma amyloid beta42 and amyloid beta40 levels are associated with early cognitive dysfunction after cardiac surgery.
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CONCLUSIONS: Decreased preoperative plasma levels of Abeta(42) and Abeta(40) in patients who exhibit postoperative cognitive dysfunction at 3 months suggest that postoperative cognitive dysfunction at this time may share a common mechanism with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. This process may be exacerbated by anesthesia.
PMID: 19853085 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - November 1, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Evered LA, Silbert BS, Scott DA, Maruff P, Laughton KM, Volitakis I, Cowie T, Cherny RA, Masters CL, Li QX Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Left ventricular assist devices: psychosocial challenges in the elderly.Email this article to a colleague.
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As the baby boom generation ages, the number of people with heart failure is expected to rise exponentially. A rapid increase in the demand for heart transplants will result in an increased use of left ventricular assist devices. This case illustrates the challenges facing transplant teams in evaluating elderly heart failure patients as candidates for assist devices. The critical elements of a psychosocial assessment are described.
PMID: 19853075 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Marcus P Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Percutaneous Implantation of CoreValve Aortic Prostheses in Patients With a Mechanical Mitral Valve.Email this article to a colleague.
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We report our experience with percutaneous aortic valve implantation in 4 patients with severe aortic stenosis, previously operated on for mitral valve replacement with a mechanical prosthesis. All patients underwent uneventful percutaneous retrograde CoreValve implantation (CoreValve Inc, Irvine, CA). No deformation of the nitinol tubing of the prostheses (ie, neither distortion nor malfunction of the mechanical valve in the mitral position) occurred in any of the patients. All patients are alive and asymptomatic at a mean follow-up of 171 days.
PMID: 19853076 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bruschi G, De Marco F, Oreglia J, Colombo P, Fratto P, Lullo F, Paino R, Frigerio M, Martinelli L, Klugmann S Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Cardiac tamponade: chylopericardium presenting 2 weeks after mechanical aortic valve replacement through a median sternotomy.Email this article to a colleague.
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We present a case of chylopericardium presenting as cardiac tamponade after a median sternotomy for mechanical aortic valve replacement.
PMID: 19853077 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nwaejike N, El-Amin WO, Kuo J Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation bridging to living-donor lobar lung transplantation.Email this article to a colleague.
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A 21-year-old man with pulmonary fibrosis and a 27-year-old woman with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, who were in pulmonary hypertensive crisis, were successfully treated by using venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, followed by living-donor lobar lung transplantation. In both of the patients, bridging time of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to lung transplantation was 2 days, and both could be weaned from cardiopulmonary support immediately after transplantation in the operating room. No major complications were seen, including primary graft dysfunction. The cardiopulmonary functions of these pati...
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Miyoshi K, Oto T, Okazaki M, Yamane M, Toyooka S, Goto K, Sano Y, Sano S, Miyoshi S Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Uncommon etiology of an anterior chest wall mass.Email this article to a colleague.
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A rare but important constellation of musculoskeletal and cutaneous symptoms, including synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis, has recently been designated the SAPHO syndrome. The exact etiology is unknown, although various infectious agents have been proposed. The most common site of osteoarticular involvement is the sternoclavicular joint, and therefore, recognition of this syndrome and appropriate workup and management is crucial in the differential diagnosis of an anterior chest wall mass.
PMID: 19853079 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schwartz GS, Rios L, Zivin-Tutela T, Bhora FY, Connery CP Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Surgeon specialty is associated with better outcomes: the facts speak for themselves.Email this article to a colleague.
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PMID: 19853080 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Wood DE, Farjah F Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Microcirculatory alterations in cardiac surgery: effects of cardiopulmonary bypass and anesthesia.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Microcirculatory alterations are observed in cardiac surgery patients whether or not CPB is used. Anesthesia contributes to these alterations, but its effects are transient.
PMID: 19853081 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: De Backer D, Dubois MJ, Schmartz D, Koch M, Ducart A, Barvais L, Vincent JL Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Choice of conduit for the right coronary system: 8-year analysis of radial artery patency and clinical outcomes trial.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: The radial artery patency is at least comparable to that of the saphenous vein when grafted to the right coronary artery or its branches. The paucity of clinical events in both grafts is notable. Selection of best conduit may therefore be made according to other factors.
PMID: 19853082 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hadinata IE, Hayward PA, Hare DL, Matalanis GS, Seevanayagam S, Rosalion A, Buxton BF Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Transfusion and pulmonary morbidity after cardiac surgery.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Transfusion is associated with many measures of postoperative pulmonary morbidity. Yet the Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio as important criterion of TRALI is unrelated to transfusion. Thus, due to the nature of cardiac surgery, application of consensus guided diagnosis of TRALI is problematic.
PMID: 19853083 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Koch C, Li L, Figueroa P, Mihaljevic T, Svensson L, Blackstone EH Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Improved myocardial perfusion and thickening after off-pump revascularization: 5-year follow-up.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Reversibility scores and thickening gradually improved during 5 years after off-pump revascularization using bilateral internal thoracic arteries. No significant differences were observed between Y-composite and bilateral in situ grafts in terms of reversibility score and thickening improvement at 5 years postoperatively.
PMID: 19853084 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kim CY, Hwang HY, Paeng JC, Lee DS, Kim KB Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Plasma Amyloid beta(42) and Amyloid beta(40) Levels Are Associated With Early Cognitive Dysfunction After Cardiac Surgery.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Decreased preoperative plasma levels of Abeta(42) and Abeta(40) in patients who exhibit postoperative cognitive dysfunction at 3 months suggest that postoperative cognitive dysfunction at this time may share a common mechanism with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. This process may be exacerbated by anesthesia.
PMID: 19853085 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Evered LA, Silbert BS, Scott DA, Maruff P, Laughton KM, Volitakis I, Cowie T, Cherny RA, Masters CL, Li QX Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
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PMID: 19853086 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hogue CW Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
A three-group model to predict mortality in emergent coronary artery bypass graft surgery.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Patients with an acute myocardial infarction and emergency aortocoronary CABG have an elevated operative risk. Logistic EuroSCORE overestimates the mortality rate. Three different risk groups can be defined, in which creatine kinase-MB/h-ratio and ST-segment elevation can more accurately predict operative risk.
PMID: 19853087 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Danner BC, Didilis VN, Stojanovic T, Popov A, Grossmann M, Seipelt R, Schöndube FA Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Efficacy of aggressive lipid controlling therapy for preventing saphenous vein graft disease.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Prophylactic treatment for yellow plaque and thrombus formation are extremely important in the development of early and late SVG disease. Aggressive lipid controlling therapy is quite attractive to avoid post CABG SVG disease and may be effective to maintain the long-term graft patency.
PMID: 19853088 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hata M, Takayama T, Sezai A, Yoshitake I, Hirayama A, Minami K Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Randomized prospective study comparing conventional subcuticular skin closure with dermabond skin glue after saphenous vein harvesting.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Dermabond has demonstrated superiority over traditional subcuticular skin sutures in terms of closure time, cosmetic appearance, and patient satisfaction. This technique provides a novel method of wound closure after CABG.
PMID: 19853089 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Krishnamoorthy B, Najam O, Khan UA, Waterworth P, Fildes JE, Yonan N Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
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PMID: 19853090 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Risnes I Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Diabetes mellitus and long-term outcome in heart failure patients after surgical ventricular restoration.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Noncomplicated diabetes has no negative impact on long-term survival after surgical ventricular restoration. Conversely, complicated diabetes, namely the presence of chronic renal failure, carries a long-term cardiac mortality risk that is four times higher than the risk for nondiabetic patients.
PMID: 19853091 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Castelvecchio S, Ranucci M, Di Donato M, Menicanti L Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Impact of left ventricular assist device bridging on posttransplant outcomes.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Patients bridged to transplant with a LVAD represent a subset of UNOS status 1 patients who deteriorated on intravenous inotropic therapy. Bridging to heart transplantation with an implantable LVAD provides comparable outcomes to similar status 1 patients who were stabilized on inotropic infusions only. In contrast with International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation data, no increase in posttransplant morbidity or mortality occurred in LVAD-bridged patients.
PMID: 19853092 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pal JD, Piacentino V, Cuevas AD, Depp T, Daneshmand MA, Hernandez AF, Felker GM, Lodge AJ, Rogers JG, Milano CA Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Role of a percutaneous ventricular assist device in decision making for a cardiac transplant program.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: The percTH was reliable, with no mechanical device failures and minimal associated adverse events. We support the use of the percTH in the BTD mode, allowing time for a more complete evaluation of neurologic and end-organ status without the added expense and morbidity of a long-term VAD.
PMID: 19853093 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Brinkman WT, Rosenthal JE, Eichhorn E, Dewey TM, Magee MJ, Savor DS, Riley AG, Prince SL, Worley CM, Herbert MA, Mack MJ Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
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PMID: 19853094 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Geissler HJ Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with very high risk for conventional aortic valve replacement.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis and a very high risk for aortic valve replacement is feasible and may be a reasonable treatment option in these patients.
PMID: 19853095 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Thielmann M, Wendt D, Eggebrecht H, Kahlert P, Massoudy P, Kamler M, Erbel R, Jakob H, Sack S Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
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PMID: 19853096 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Dewey TM Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Mechanical strain and the aortic valve: influence on fibroblasts, extracellular matrix, and potential stenosis.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: A specific pattern of extracellular matrix protein expression was found in relation to mechanical strain on human aortic valve cusp tissue and in mechanically stimulated human valvular fibroblasts. This new insight into the process of aortic valve degeneration may be important for further therapeutic approaches to ameliorate the progression or even the initiation of potential aortic valve stenosis.
PMID: 19853097 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lehmann S, Walther T, Kempfert J, Rastan A, Garbade J, Dhein S, Mohr FW Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
A comparison of mechanical properties of materials used in aortic arch reconstruction.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: The significant differences in the mechanical properties among all materials we found are intended to increase the awareness of these differences in materials used in aortic reconstruction surgery. This finding suggests that improvements are needed in prosthetic material design to better mimic native tissue.
PMID: 19853098 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tremblay D, Zigras T, Cartier R, Leduc L, Butany J, Mongrain R, Leask RL Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Early Clinical Experience and Echocardiographic Results With a New Semirigid Mitral Annuloplasty Ring: The Sorin Memo 3D.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Early results indicate the Sorin Memo 3D ring safely and effectively minimizes secondary MVR resulting from all causes and preserves mitral annular flexibility and function at follow-up.
PMID: 19853099 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bruno PG, Leva C, Santambrogio L, Lazzarini I, Musazzi G, Del Rosso G, Di Credico G Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Saddle shape of the mitral annulus reduces systolic strains on the p2 segment of the posterior mitral leaflet.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Nonplanar shape of the mitral annulus significantly reduced the mechanical strains on the posterior leaflet during systolic valve closure. Reduction in strain in both the radial and circumferential directions may reduce loading on the suture lines and potentially improve repair durability, and also inhibit progression of valve degeneration in patients with myxomatous valve disease.
PMID: 19853100 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Padala M, Hutchison RA, Croft LR, Jimenez JH, Gorman RC, Gorman JH, Sacks MS, Yoganathan AP Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
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PMID: 19853101 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Braun J Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Temperature dependence of cerebral blood flow for isolated regions of the brain during selective cerebral perfusion in pigs.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Antegrade selective cerebral perfusion improves CBF in all regions of the brain for a limited time. Our study characterizes the brain specific hierarchy of blood flow during ASCP. These dynamics are highly relevant for clinical strategies of perfusion.
PMID: 19853102 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Strauch JT, Haldenwang PL, Müllem K, Schmalz M, Liakopoulos O, Christ H, Fischer JH, Wahlers T Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
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PMID: 19853103 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pacini D Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Simplified management of hemodialysis-dependent patients undergoing cardiac surgery.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Simplified management only with intermittent HD can be safely performed in most HD-dependent patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
PMID: 19853104 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Takami Y, Tajima K, Okada N, Fujii K, Sakai Y, Hibino M, Munakata H Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial of the FloSeal Matrix Sealant in Cardiac Surgery.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: The topical hemostatic agent used in the FloSeal group is effective in terminating intraoperative bleeding as an adjunct to traditional surgical methods for stopping bleeding. Its judicious use is associated with lesser need for transfusion of blood products and rate of revision for bleeding. Its cost-utility profile should be addressed in dedicated trials.
PMID: 19853105 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nasso G, Piancone F, Bonifazi R, Romano V, Visicchio G, De Filippo CM, Impiombato B, Fiore F, Bartolomucci F, Alessandrini F, Speziale G Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Current surgical management of ascending aortic aneurysm in children and young adults.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Ascending aortic aneurysm in children and young adults was surgically treated with excellent midterm outcome. A diameter of 200% of normal was the indication for surgery; however, in case of associated lesions, smaller diameters should be considered for surgery. Conduit implantation is the gold standard. Valve-sparing operation can be performed in selected patients with encouraging results.
PMID: 19853106 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ono M, Goerler H, Boethig D, Westhoff-Bleck M, Breymann T Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
A comparative study of mechanical and homograft prostheses in the pulmonary position.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: The hemodynamic performances of MVs are superior to HGs because gradient and regurgitation develop significantly slower. However, this does not lead to lower reintervention rates. Because reoperations of MVs can be prevented by appropriate surgical technique and strict anticoagulation, MVs should be considered for the pulmonary position, especially in patients who require anticoagulation treatment for additional MVs or rhythm disturbances.
PMID: 19853107 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hörer J, Vogt M, Stierle U, Cleuziou J, Prodan Z, Schreiber C, Lange R Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
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PMID: 19853108 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Messmer B Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Ring-Enforced Right Ventricle-to-Pulmonary Artery Conduit in Norwood Stage I Reduces Proximal Conduit Stenosis.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: The use of a ring-enforced polytetrafluoroethylene conduit between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery in Norwood stage I palliation effectively prevents substernal compression and reduces interstage morbidity.
PMID: 19853109 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schreiber C, Kasnar-Samprec J, Hörer J, Eicken A, Cleuziou J, Prodan Z, Lange R Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Pericardiectomy for pericarditis in the pediatric population.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: In properly selected pediatric patients, complete pericardiectomy can be performed with good outcomes. Although the etiology of pericardial irritation is frequently elusive, resolution of symptoms can be expected in most patients. Confronted with medically refractory pericarditis, earlier consideration for pericardiectomy may be warranted.
PMID: 19853110 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Thompson JL, Burkhart HM, Dearani JA, Cetta F, Oh JK, Schaff HV Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Transcatheter closure of postoperative residual perimembranous ventricular septal defects.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Transcatheter closure of postoperative residual PmVSDs is possible without the need for reoperation. The early and midterm prognosis of patients with transcatheter closure is good.
PMID: 19853111 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gu MB, Bai Y, Zhao XX, Zheng X, Li WP, Qin YW Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Surgical lung resection for severe hemoptysis.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Attempting at controlling bleeding with first-line nonsurgical approaches appears necessary to optimize the operative conditions and improve outcome of patients with severe hemoptysis.
PMID: 19853112 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Andréjak C, Parrot A, Bazelly B, Ancel PY, Djibré M, Khalil A, Grunenwald D, Fartoukh M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
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PMID: 19853113 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Wan S, Yim AP Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
The influence of surgeon specialty on outcomes in general thoracic surgery: a national sample 1996 to 2005.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: The majority of general thoracic surgical operations in the United States are performed by surgeons not specializing in thoracic surgery. Both general thoracic surgeons and cardiac surgeons achieve better outcomes than general surgeons. Differences in mortality may be more dependent on surgeon volume than subspecialty. Differences in morbidity are significantly impacted by surgeon specialty and volume.
PMID: 19853114 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schipper PH, Diggs BS, Ungerleider RM, Welke KF Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Long-term results of sleeve lobectomy in the management of non-small cell lung carcinoma and low-grade neoplasms.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Sleeve lobectomy can be performed with minimal bronchial anastomotic complications and low postoperative mortality. In our study, neoadjuvant therapy for non-small cell lung cancer adversely influenced the rate of anastomotic complications. Performing sleeve lobectomy for patients with N1 disease was not associated with decreased overall survival rates.
PMID: 19853115 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Merritt RE, Mathisen DJ, Wain JC, Gaissert HA, Donahue D, Lanuti M, Allan JS, Morse CR, Wright CD Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
The prognostic impact of main bronchial lymph node involvement in non-small cell lung carcinoma: suggestions for a modification of the staging system.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Patients with node 10-positive N1 disease have an unfavorable prognosis, and the disease behaves like N2 disease. The definition of clear borderline between N1 and N2 is mandatory to achieve a uniform classification map. This study offers further information for clinical and therapeutic purposes.
PMID: 19853116 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Shimada Y, Tsuboi M, Saji H, Miyajima K, Usuda J, Uchida O, Kajiwara N, Ohira T, Hirano T, Kato H, Ikeda N Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Risk factor comparison and clinical analysis of early and late bronchopleural fistula after non-small cell lung cancer surgery.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: There are both similarities and differences between the risk factors for early and late bronchopleural fistula. We should analyze the different reasons for the occurrence of bronchopleural fistula, and adopt different preventive measures. Different follow-up should be provided for the different operations.
PMID: 19853117 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jichen QV, Chen G, Jiang G, Ding J, Gao W, Chen C Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of lung neoplasm: experience in 100 consecutive patients.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Our initial experience indicates that stereotactic radiosurgery has reasonable results in these high-risk patients. Resection continues to remain the standard treatment; however, stereotactic radiosurgery may offer an alternative in high-risk patients. Further prospective studies with different dose schema are needed to evaluate the efficacy of stereotactic radiosurgery.
PMID: 19853118 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pennathur A, Luketich JD, Heron DE, Schuchert MJ, Burton S, Abbas G, Gooding WE, Ferson PF, Ozhasoglu C, Gilbert S, Landreneau RJ, Christie NA Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Image-guided radiofrequency ablation of lung neoplasm in 100 consecutive patients by a thoracic surgical service.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Our experience indicates that image-guided RFA done by the thoracic surgeons is feasible and safe in high-risk patients with lung neoplasm with reasonable results in patients who are not fit for surgery. Thoracic surgeons can perform RFA safely, and should continue to investigate this new image-guided modality that may offer an alternative option in medically inoperable patients.
PMID: 19853119 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pennathur A, Abbas G, Gooding WE, Schuchert MJ, Gilbert S, Christie NA, Landreneau RJ, Luketich JD Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Lung transplantation and donation after cardiac death: a single center experience.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: At our center, early outcomes after DCD lung transplantations are somewhat inferior to those of series from other centers but approach national averages for conventional lung transplantation. Thus, DCD lung transplantation has the potential to increase the donor pool but must be offered cautiously.
PMID: 19853120 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Puri V, Scavuzzo M, Guthrie T, Hachem R, Krupnick AS, Kreisel D, Patterson GA, Meyers BF Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Survival after single versus bilateral lung transplantation for high-risk patients with pulmonary fibrosis.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: We provide an initial examination of survival by procedure type and LAS score for LTx recipients with IPF. Bilateral LTx appears to offer advantages over SLT for high-risk patients.
PMID: 19853121 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Weiss ES, Allen JG, Merlo CA, Conte JV, Shah AS Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Surgery for recurrent pectus deformities.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Adults with severe pectus deformities (PI > 4.0) and asymmetric defects are at a greater risk of recurrence after a Nuss procedure. These patients may better be served with a modified Ravitch repair initially. Reoperation for failed pectus repair in adults can be performed safely with outstanding results.
PMID: 19853122 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Luu TD, Kogon BE, Force SD, Mansour KA, Miller DL Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
Solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura: an analysis of 110 patients treated in a single institution.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSIONS: Solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura is a rare disease that includes both benign and malignant variants.The outcome is mostly benign, with an overall 10-year survival rate of 97.5%. Pathologically benign lesions show a better disease-free survival rate than malignant lesions (95.7% versus 67.1%; p < 0.05). Surgery is the gold standard of treatment as neither radiotherapy nor chemotherapy proved to be effective.
PMID: 19853123 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Cardillo G, Carbone L, Carleo F, Masala N, Graziano P, Bray A, Martelli M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals
