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Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt: simple but unpredictable [CONGENITAL]
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Dave, H. H. Tags: Mechanical Circulatory Assistance CONGENITAL Source Type: research

Factors affecting death and progression towards next stage following modified Blalock-Taussig shunt in neonates [CONGENITAL]
CONCLUSIONS Palliation with BTS continues to be associated with significant operative morbidity and mortality. In addition to hospital death, there is an important interstage attrition risk prior to subsequent palliation or biventricular repair. Inherent patient characteristics (i.e. genetic syndromes and low weight) and anatomical details (i.e. SV, pulmonary atresia and concomitant cardiac anomalies) are associated with worse survival. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Alsoufi, B., Gillespie, S., Mori, M., Clabby, M., Kanter, K., Kogon, B. Tags: Mechanical Circulatory Assistance CONGENITAL Source Type: research

Standardization of reporting would help to define best treatment for pulmonary atresia, ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries [CONGENITAL]
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: d'Udekem, Y. Tags: Mechanical Circulatory Assistance CONGENITAL Source Type: research

Multistage pulmonary artery rehabilitation in patients with pulmonary atresia, ventricular septal defect and hypoplastic pulmonary artery [CONGENITAL]
CONCLUSIONS The multistage strategy consisting of a RV–PA connection, MAPCA closure and PA angioplasty is effective in rehabilitating the hypoplastic PA in patients with pulmonary atresia, VSD and hypoplastic pulmonary arteries. However, PA reinterventions may be required in specific patients. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Chen, Q., Ma, K., Hua, Z., Yang, K., Zhang, H., Wang, X., Hu, X., Yan, F., Liu, J., Zhang, S., Qi, L., Li, S. Tags: Mechanical Circulatory Assistance CONGENITAL Source Type: research

Valve-sparing aortic root replacement in adult patients previously operated for congenital heart defects: an initial experience [CONGENITAL]
CONCLUSIONS Analysis of our experience in a small group of patients confirms that valve-sparing aortic root surgery can be safely performed in adult congenital patients presenting with progressive aortic root dilatation following their previous surgery. Although we have analysed patients with different original congenital cardiac lesions and the follow-up period is not long, we can conclude that the use of the reimplantation technique (David procedure) have resulted in overall satisfactory AoV function at follow-up. Longer follow-up with larger series will be needed, however, before firm conclusions can be drawn. (Source: ...
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Baliulis, G., Ropponen, J. O., Salmon, T. P., Kaarne, M. O. Tags: CONGENITAL Source Type: research

The Provisional Extension To Induce Complete Attachment (PETTICOAT) technique to promote distal aortic remodelling in repair of acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection: is the best the enemy of the good? [AORTIC SURGERY]
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Canaud, L., Ozdemir, B. A., Alric, P. Tags: Pericardium, Vascular malformations AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research

The Provisional Extension To Induce Complete Attachment (PETTICOAT) technique to promote distal aortic remodelling in repair of acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection: preliminary results [AORTIC SURGERY]
CONCLUSIONS The PETTICOAT technique in the management of acute DeBakey type I dissection is a feasible and promising method to promote distal aortic remodelling. However, outcomes are preliminary and further follow-up is required. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hsu, H.-L., Chen, Y.-Y., Huang, C.-Y., Huang, J.-H., Chen, J.-S. Tags: Pericardium AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Re: Minimally invasive approach for aortic arch surgery employing the frozen elephant trunk technique [AORTIC SURGERY]
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Czerny, M. Tags: Extracorporeal circulation, Pericardium, Transplantation - heart AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Minimally invasive approach for aortic arch surgery employing the frozen elephant trunk technique [AORTIC SURGERY]
CONCLUSIONS Our preliminary experience suggests that minimally invasive single-stage extended thoracic aortic replacement can safely and reproducibly be performed by employing the concept of PUS-FET. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: El-Sayed Ahmad, A., Risteski, P., Papadopoulos, N., Radwan, M., Moritz, A., Zierer, A. Tags: Extracorporeal circulation, Pericardium, Transplantation - heart AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Myocardial function after polarizing versus depolarizing cardiac arrest with blood cardioplegia in a porcine model of cardiopulmonary bypass [EXPERIMENTAL]
CONCLUSIONS Polarizing oxygenated blood cardioplegia with esmolol/adenosine/magnesium offers comparable myocardial protection and improves contractility compared with the standard potassium-based depolarizing blood cardioplegia. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Aass, T., Stangeland, L., Moen, C. A., Salminen, P.-R., Dahle, G. O., Chambers, D. J., Markou, T., Eliassen, F., Urban, M., Haaverstad, R., Matre, K., Grong, K. Tags: History, Myocardial protection EXPERIMENTAL Source Type: research

Factors influencing length of stay after surgery for benign foregut disease [THORACIC]
CONCLUSIONS The laparoscopic surgery approach, where feasible, in the treatment of benign foregut diseases is the strongest predictor of a decreased LOS. Modifiable factors influencing LOS include OT exit time, NG tube removal in the OT, urinary catheter removal in hospital and postoperative nausea control. Any implementation of enhanced recovery pathways to optimize these factors must monitor readmission rates and complications to confirm efficacy. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Dickinson, K. J., Taswell, J. B., Allen, M. S., Blackmon, S. H., Nichols, F. C., Shen, R., Wigle, D. A., Cassivi, S. D. Tags: Diaphragm, Esophagus - other THORACIC Source Type: research

Fissureless fissure-last video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy for all lung lobes: a better alternative to decrease the incidence of prolonged air leak? [THORACIC]
CONCLUSIONS Fissureless fissure-last VATS lobectomy is a feasible and equivalent to conventional VATS lobectomy in terms of operation time, stapler use and complications. Fissureless fissure-last VATS lobectomy, however, appears to be a superior technique to conventional VATS lobectomy in terms of preventing PAL and reducing the LOS. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Stamenovic, D., Bostanci, K., Messerschmidt, A., Jahn, T., Schneider, T. Tags: Mediastinum, Pleura THORACIC Source Type: research

Central tumour location should be considered when comparing N1 upstaging between thoracoscopic and open surgery for clinical stage I non-small-cell lung cancer [THORACIC]
CONCLUSIONS The number of lymph node stations examined during VATS resections is similar to open resections for cStage-I NSCLC. Almost one-third of the patients with a central cStage-I NSCLC were upstaged to pN1. Tumour location was the only independent variable for pN1 upstaging in logistic regression analysis. It is a potential bias in retrospective studies and should therefore be accounted for when comparing different surgical resection techniques for cStage-I NSCLC. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Decaluwe, H., Stanzi, A., Dooms, C., Fieuws, S., Coosemans, W., Depypere, L., Deroose, C. M., Dewever, W., Nafteux, P., Peeters, S., Van Veer, H., Verbeken, E., Van Raemdonck, D., Moons, J., De Leyn, P., on behalf of the Leuven Lung Cancer Group Tags: Lung - transplantation, Mediastinum THORACIC Source Type: research

Long-term results of laryngotracheal resection for benign stenosis from a series of 109 consecutive patients [THORACIC]
CONCLUSIONS Laryngotracheal resection is the definitive curative treatment for subglottic stenosis allowing very high success rate at long term. Early complications can be managed by endoscopic procedures achieving excellent and stable results over time. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: D'Andrilli, A., Maurizi, G., Andreetti, C., Ciccone, A. M., Ibrahim, M., Poggi, C., Venuta, F., Rendina, E. A. Tags: Congenital - cyanotic THORACIC Source Type: research

Long-term follow-up after implantation of the Shelhigh(R) No-React(R) complete biological aortic valved conduit [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS The Shelhigh® No-React® aortic valved conduit showed satisfactory short-term operative results. However, the long-term follow-up revealed a relatively high rate of deaths, which may be explained by the epidemiology of the patient group, but a substantial proportion of deaths could not be clarified. The overall rate of reoperation (8.6%) during the mid-term follow-up is worrisome and the failures due to aortoventricular disconnection, endocarditis and pseudoaneurysm formation remain unexplained. The redo-procedures were technically demanding. We recommend close follow-up of patients with the Shelhigh®...
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Reineke, D. C., Kaya, A., Heinisch, P. P., Oezdemir, B., Winkler, B., Huber, C., Heijmen, R. H., Morshuis, W., Carrel, T. P., Englberger, L. Tags: Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research