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Isolated metastasis of testicular seminoma to extralobar pulmonary sequestration
This case report describes a 46-year-old patient with a very unusual pattern of isolated metastasis to an extralobar pulmonary sequestration following orchidectomy for seminoma. The patient underwent uncomplicated video-assisted thoracoscopic resection of the metastasis, involving the whole of the sequestration mass. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fudulu, D., Casali, G., Sohail, M., Krishnadas, R. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research

Endovascular stent-graft excision and surgical aortic reconstruction
We describe 3 patients who had previous endovascular aneurysm repair and were treated by an open surgical method with near total excision, leaving part of the stent-graft in the native aortic tissue. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aydin, U., Kadirogullari, E., Sen, O., Ersoy, B., Erkanli, K., Bakir, I. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Surgical resection of a giant cardiac fibroma
A 42-year-old woman presented to a regional hospital emergency room with palpitations and was found to be in ventricular tachycardia. Chest radiography demonstrated a massively enlarged cardiac silhouette. Echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a mass within the left ventricular free wall, consistent with a cardiac fibroma. The patient proceeded to have surgical resection of the mass. Left ventricular function was preserved postoperatively. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stamp, N. L., Larbalestier, R. I. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Bilateral lung transplantation from a donor with previous aortic valve surgery
In this report, we describe a case of successful bilateral lung harvest from a donor who had previously undergone aortic valve replacement. This case highlights that isolated valve surgery can be an addition to the extended donor criteria for lung retrieval and therefore increase the number of organs available for transplantation. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Das De, S., Nenekidis, I., Itrakjy, A., Mascaro, J. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery atrial clipping for atrial fibrillation
We present a unique case of left atrial appendage occlusion performed via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, using an Atriclip to occlude the left atrial appendage in a patient with atrial fibrillation in whom anticoagulation was contraindicated due to a history of recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mithiran, H., Sule, J., Sazzad, F., Ong, Y., Kah Ti, L., Kofidis, T. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Congenital internal jugular vein aneurysm in an infant: A rare entity
We present one such interesting case. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Awasthy, N., Khandelwal, N., Iyer, K. S. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Type A dissection and fistula to right atrium after aortic valve replacement
A 73-year-old man with a history of severe aortic regurgitation underwent aortic valve replacement with a bioprosthesis. Nine years later, he presented with heart failure and was diagnosed with chronic type A dissection and severe aortic stenosis. During surgery, a fistula from the ascending aortic aneurysm to the right atrium was found incidentally. Replacement of the aortic valve and ascending aorta were performed successfully. The fistula was closed with sutures. The patient was discharged uneventfully on postoperative day 16. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kang, M.-Y., Hsieh, S.-R. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Retrograde type A dissection after thoracic endovascular repair due to the barb
We present a case of retrograde ascending aortic dissection in a 65-year-old man 8 months after emergency thoracic endovascular repair of an atherosclerotic aneurysm. Intraoperative findings identified a retrograde ascending aortic dissection due to the barb of the stent-graft. Retrograde type A dissection is a rare but fatal complication after thoracic endovascular aortic repair. There are some reports of retrograde ascending aortic dissection, but the etiology remains unclear. The subtle back-and-forth motion of the barb during the cardiac cycle may cause aortic injuries that result in retrograde ascending aortic dissect...
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tanaka, K., Saito, M., Ohata, T. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Defining post-sternotomy mediastinitis for clinical evidence-based studies
Conclusion The outcome of this study is that clinicians have adopted no single definition, which is essential for further improvement for evidence-based studies. We suggest that it is possible to adopt a single term for thoracic infection after a sternotomy (and only sternotomy), and propose a clinical definition for this purpose. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: van Wingerden, J. J., de Mol, B. A., van der Horst, C. M. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research

About thymic carcinomas: challenges in diagnosis and management
Conclusion In spite of the lack of follow-up information, this study demonstrates the poor outcome associated with these tumors and the need for standardized treatment. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mlika, M., Boudaya, S., Braham, E., Chermiti, F., Sayi, A., Marghli, A., El Mezni, F. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research

Procalcitonin level for prediction of postoperative infection in cardiac surgery
Conclusion The diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin for bacterial infection is fairly high. Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation-II score is a better predictor of mortality and morbidity than absolute procalcitonin level. Procalcitonin > 7 ng mL–1 can prognosticate and identify the high-risk group. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sharma, P., Patel, K., Baria, K., Lakhia, K., Malhotra, A., Shah, K., Patel, S. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Type A aortic dissection model to improve endovascular research and technologies
Conclusion This model of aortic dissection of the ascending human aorta was reproducible with a comparable pathological and morphological appearance. The technique and model can be used to evaluate new stent-graft technologies to treat type A dissection and facilitate training for surgeons. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Heinisch, P. P., Winkler, B., Weidenhagen, R., Klaws, R., Carrel, T., Khoynezhad, A., Bombien, R. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Effect of ejection fraction on left ventricular remodeling in aortic insufficiency
Conclusions Significant left ventricular functional improvements can be achieved after aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic regurgitation who develop left ventricular dysfunction. Despite the reported higher surgical mortality in this patient group, surgical treatment offers a survival benefit. We recommend surgical treatment in patients with severe aortic regurgitation who develop left ventricular dysfunction. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gunay, D., Ozen, Y., Cekmecelioglu, D., Sarikaya, S., Aksoy, E., Rabus, M. B., Kirali, K. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Genetic polymorphism in postoperative sepsis after open heart surgery in infants
Conclusions Toll-like receptor 2 N199N polymorphism tends to increase the risk of sepsis (odds ratio = 1.974; 95% confidence interval: 0.23–16.92; p = 0.504), while toll-interacting protein rs5743867 polymorphism tends to decrease the risk of sepsis (odds ratio = 0.496; 95% confidence interval: 0.19–1.27; p = 0.139) in infants <1-year old undergoing complex open heart surgery. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fakhri, D., Djauzi, S., Murni, T. W., Rachmat, J., Harahap, A. R., Rahayuningsih, S. E., Mansyur, M., Santoso, A. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research

Late survival and heart failure after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Conclusions This study confirms the merit of transcatheter aortic valve implantation in high-risk patients with aortic stenosis, although late survival proved inferior to that of aortic valve replacement in propensity score-matched subjects. Early safety was excellent for both treatment groups, however, patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation had a higher incidence of rehospitalization for congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction during follow-up. Patients with severe congestive heart failure should be carefully monitored and aggressively treated to improve outcomes. (Source: Asian Cardiovascu...
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - March 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Johansson, M., Nozohoor, S., Bjursten, H., Ragnarsson, S., Götberg, M., Kimblad, P. O., Zindovic, I., Sjögren, J. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research