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Preservation of the lung after 4-year compression by fibrous tumors of pleura
Solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura is a neoplasm arising from mesenchymal tissue, which may cause dyspnea and cough. Computed tomography in a 72-year-old woman, who had been diagnosed with a 3-cm mass in the left upper lung 24 years previously, identified 15- and 10-cm tumors, with complete collapse of the lingula and lower lobe. The tumors were successfully excised with partial lung resection, and the collapsed lung was preserved. There was no recurrence or atelectasis at 4 years postoperatively. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ishibashi, H., Takahashi, K., Kumazawa, S., Okubo, K. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research

Right main bronchus rupture from blunt chest trauma in a child
We report the case of a 6-year-old boy with right main bronchus avulsion after blunt chest trauma. Reimplantation of the right main bronchus at the carina was performed via a right posterolateral thoracotomy, with satisfactory long-term morphological and functional results. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alimi, F., Alijla, H., Neily, A., Ghannouchi, C., El Hadj Sidi, C., Jerbi, S. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research

Goods syndrome: Is thymectomy the solution? Case report and literature review
Good’s syndrome is thymoma accompanied by immunodeficiency. A 69-year-old woman presented with recurrent chest infections, hypogammaglobulinemia, and radiological features of a thymoma. Immunoglobulin replacement therapy was not tolerated prior to surgery. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, and a Masaoka stage II type AB thymoma was confirmed on histology. One-year follow-up revealed no recurrence of the thymoma but the patient remained hypogammaglobulinemic and developed collagenous colitis. She declined immunoglobulin replacement therapy but remains under follow-up. Awareness of Good’s syndrome to avoid o...
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Habib, A. M., Thornton, H., Sewell, W. C., Loubani, M. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research

Complete carotid and coronary revascularization in brain malperfusion
A 54-year-old man presented with unstable angina and stroke with right hemiplegia and aphasia due to left main coronary plus 3-vessel disease, severe stenosis of bilateral internal carotid, proximal left common carotid, and proximal left subclavian arteries. Simultaneous complete revascularization was undertaken with the use of conventional cardiopulmonary bypass and moderate hypothermia (25℃). The left internal mammary artery and two saphenous vein grafts were used for coronary artery bypass, and brain revascularization consisted of a left aorta-to-common carotid Dacron graft and bilateral carotid endarterectomy. R...
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aramendi, C., Cubero, A., Cortes, A., Rivas, D., Crespo, A., Aramendi, J. I. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Strike at the heart of the stroke
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Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pocar, M., Airoldi, F. Tags: Invited commentary Source Type: research

Non-aneurysmal abdominal aortic rupture in a patient with Marfan syndrome
We describe a rare case of non-aneurysmal aortic rupture in a 68-year-old man with Marfan syndrome and a history of proximal aortic surgery. The urgent need for hemorrhage control precluded any consideration of an endovascular repair. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ng, E., Tewksbury, R., Choong, A. M., Walker, P. J., Aziz, M. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Utility of a preloaded fenestrated graft in thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair
An 84-year-old man with a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm was treated using a fenestrated stent graft with a preloaded guidewire system under local anesthesia. He suffered from severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We successfully placed 4 bridging stent grafts for perfusion of the celiac artery, superior mesenteric artery, and bilateral renal arteries via the 4 fenestrations. A preloaded wire system was used to insert a catheter into the celiac artery from the left brachial artery. Our findings indicate that a fenestrated stent graft with a preloaded wire system may expand the indication for treating thoracoabdom...
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Unno, N., Yamamoto, N., Higashiura, W., Inuzuka, K., Sano, M., Konno, H. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Self-expandable CoreValve implantation without contrast media
We described self-expandable transcatheter aortic valve implantation without contrast media in an 80-year-old man affected by severe aortic stenosis and endstage chronic kidney disease. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bruschi, G., Colombo, P., De Marco, F., Barosi, A., Mauri, S., Klugmann, S. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Right ventricular wall abscess in structurally normal heart after leg osteomyelitis: First case
A 3-year-old girl presented with fever and acute dyspnea for 4 days. She had suffered an injury to the left lower leg 3 weeks earlier, with abscess formation. Magnetic resonance imaging showed osteomyelitis of the lower tibia. Echocardiography showed a mass in the right ventricular wall. She underwent concomitant heart surgery for removal of the right ventricular mass and limb arthrotomy. We believe this is a first reported case in which a ventricular wall abscess developed in a structurally normal heart following leg osteomyelitis. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ahmad, T., Pasarad, A. K., Kishore, K. S., Maheshwarappa, N. N. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Thoracoscopic sympathicotomy in the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis
Conclusion Single-port sympathicotomy between the T2 and T3 ganglia ipsilateral to the dominant hand is a safe, minimally invasive, and effective treatment for primary palmar hyperhidrosis. Alleviation of excessive sweating in the opposite hand can also be achieved in a large proportion of these patients. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bagheri, R., Sharifian Attar, A., Haghi, S. Z., Salehi, M., Moradpoor, R. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research

Subcostal closure technique for prevention of postthoracotomy pain syndrome
Conclusions The subcostal closure technique is useful to prevent postthoracotomy pain syndrome. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hong, K., Bae, M., Han, S. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research

Potentially overlooked branches of the left pulmonary artery
Conclusion Potentially overlooked branches of the left pulmonary artery arising from the pars mediastinalis are much more frequent than we expected. It is crucial to understand the branching pattern of the pulmonary artery by preoperative computed tomography assessment. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nagata, T., Nakamura, Y., Kariatsumari, K., Otsuka, T., Aoki, M., Sato, M. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research

Pulmonary hydatid cysts: the naturally occurring models for rupture
Conclusion At the fistula site, the intracystic pressure is unopposed, leading to herniation of the endocyst membrane, disruption of its integrity, and rupture. Therefore, we postulate that this scenario in combination with other coexisting factors could be the possible mechanism for cyst rupture in group 1. This concept may also explain the pathogenesis of the high rate of rupture of pulmonary hydatid cysts. Accordingly, we consider these cysts a naturally occurring model for rupture, which should be treated surgically as soon as the diagnosis is made, to avoid complications. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ashour, M. H., Hajjar, W. M., Ishaq, M., Alamassi, M., Saleh, W., Al Kattan, K. M., Shoukri, M. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research

Smoking status and 30-day mortality in patients undergoing pulmonary resections
Conclusions Current smokers and ex-smokers are statistically different with regard to risk factors for death. This results in a skewed population of current and ex-smokers undergoing resection for non-small-cell lung cancer. Development of a risk model for 30-day mortality revealed that current smokers have a lower predicted 30-day mortality than ex-smokers, a finding that is counterintuitive. Propensity matching balanced the current and ex-smoker groups to correct for group differences. Analysis after propensity matching identified current smoking as a significant factor determining 30-day mortality. (Source: Asian Cardio...
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mediratta, N., Poullis, M. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research

The use of sternal wedge osteotomy in pectus surgery: when is it necessary?
Conclusions A sternal wedge osteotomy is more commonly performed in patients with pectus excavatum compared to those with pectus carinatum. All redo and pectus arcuatum cases need a wedge osteotomy for proper correction. Wedge osteotomy is very likely in more aggressive corrections with more rib resections. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kara, M., Gundogdu, A. G., Kadioglu, S. Z., Cayirci, E. C., Taskin, N. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research