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Corrigendum: Lymphangiographic Interventions to Manage Postoperative Chylothorax.
Authors: Jeong H, Ahn HY, Kwon H, Kim YD, Cho JS, Eom J Abstract [This corrects the article on p. 409 in vol. 52, PMID: 31832377.]. PMID: 32309211 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 21, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Surgical Outcomes for Native Valve Endocarditis.
Conclusion: Surgical treatment for NVE is associated with considerable mortality. The in-hospital mortality and 5-year survival rates of this study were 13.8% and 77.2%, respectively. Underlying conditions, including hypertension and ESRD, and urgent surgery were independent risk factors for unfavorable outcomes. PMID: 32090051 [PubMed] (Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 25, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

The Impact of an Attending Intensivist on the Clinical Outcomes of Patients Admitted to the Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Conclusion: A transition from an open ICU model with trainee coverage to a closed ICU model with attending intensivist coverage can be expected to yield improvements in CSICU quality and reductions in postoperative complications. PMID: 32090052 [PubMed] (Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 25, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Does Early Drain Removal Affect Postoperative Pericardial Effusion after Congenital Cardiac Surgery?
Conclusion: Based on our study, we recommend removing the drain as soon as its role is complete, generally on postoperative day 1, because early removal does not increase the incidence of pericardial effusion in patients undergoing simple congenital cardiac surgery. PMID: 32090053 [PubMed] (Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 25, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Relationship between Cancer Stem Cell Marker CD133 and Cancer Germline Antigen Genes in NCI-H292 Lung Cancer Cells.
Conclusion: These results showed that CD133 expression can be regulated by methylation. Thus, the demethylation of the CD133 promoter may compromise the treatment of lung cancer by inactivating cancer stem cells and/or activating CGAs. PMID: 32090054 [PubMed] (Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 25, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Videoscopic Surgery for Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Access.
Conclusion: Videoscopic surgery for AVF dramatically reduced the incidence of postoperative complications without interrupting patency; moreover, such procedures may increase the use of native vessels for vascular access. In addition, dissection using a videoscope compared to blind dissection using only a skip incision dramatically increased the success rate of displacement by reducing damage to the dissected vessels. PMID: 32090055 [PubMed] (Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 25, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Cerebral Air Embolism and Cardiomyopathy Secondary to Large Bulla Rupture during a Pulmonary Function Test.
Authors: Lee H, Lee HS, Moon DH, Lee S Abstract Cerebral air embolism combined with cardiomyopathy secondary to pulmonary barotrauma is rare. Here, we report an unusual case of cerebral air embolism combined with transient cardiomyopathy secondary to large bulla rupture during a pulmonary function test after lung cancer surgery. The patient experienced loss of consciousness. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging suggested a cerebral air embolism. Electrocardiography showed ST-segment elevation and abnormally high plasma levels of cardiac enzymes. Echocardiography and coronary angiography sugge...
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 25, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Surgical Treatment of Bronchobiliary Fistula with Pulmonary Resection and Omentopexy.
We report the successful surgical repair of bronchobiliary fistula. A 78-year-old man underwent surgery and several rounds of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization and radiofrequency ablation as treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma. He presented with greenish sputum and chronic cough for several months, and his symptoms did not resolve after endoscopic treatment. We performed lobectomy of the right lower lobe and omentopexy for bronchobiliary fistula under laparotomy and thoracotomy. The bronchobiliary fistula was successfully closed, and the bilious sputum disappeared after surgery. PMID: 32090057 [PubMed] (S...
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 25, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Effects of Preoperative Autologous Blood Donation in Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.
Conclusion: Although the PABD group had higher postoperative hemoglobin levels, there was no clear clinical benefit in the early postoperative period, despite a great deal of effort and additional cost. Additional PABD in the setting of strict policies for blood conservation was ineffective in reducing ABT for young and relatively healthy patients who underwent MICS. PMID: 31832374 [PubMed] (Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 15, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Outcomes of Carotid Endarterectomy according to the Anesthetic Method: General versus Regional Anesthesia.
Conclusion: RA with a reliable awake test reduces shunt use and decreases the clamp and operative times of CEA, eventually resulting in a reduced length of hospital stay. PMID: 31832375 [PubMed] (Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 15, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Assessment of the Initial Risk Factors for Mortality among Patients with Severe Trauma on Admission to the Emergency Department.
Conclusion: The REMS, EMTRAS, and SLL can easily and rapidly be used as alternatives to the injury severity score to predict in-hospital mortality for patients who present to the emergency department with severe trauma. PMID: 31832376 [PubMed] (Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 15, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Lymphangiographic Interventions to Manage Postoperative Chylothorax.
Conclusion: This study showed that radiological interventions reduced the duration of drainage and the length of hospital stay, allowing an earlier return to normal life. To overcome several limitations of this study, a prospective, randomized controlled trial with a larger number of patients is recommended. PMID: 31832377 [PubMed] (Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 15, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Thromboexclusion Treatment for Recurrent Aortic Aneurysm: Still an Option in Select Cases.
Authors: Choi JS, Kim HW Abstract Flow reversal and thromboexclusion constitute a valuable alternative for aortic surgeons to have within their technical armamentarium for the treatment of aortic aneurysmal disease. Although not usually a preferred treatment for general aortic pathologies, this technique can be considered as a treatment option in select situations, such as mycotic aneurysm, a hostile surgical field, and a poor condition of the patient. Here, we present a case of extra-anatomic bypass and thromboexclusion for recurrent aortic aneurysm after previous extra-anatomic bypass and thromboexclusio...
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 15, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Atypical Thymic Carcinoid in a Patient with Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
In this report, we share our experience treating atypical thymic carcinoid in a patient with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. PMID: 31832379 [PubMed] (Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 15, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Unusual Communication between the Pulmonary Artery and Vieussens' Arterial Ring Causing Infective Endocarditis.
Authors: Lee SH, Ko TY, Cho SH Abstract Coronary artery fistula is an abnormal communication between the coronary artery and the cardiac chambers. In particular, an abnormal connection between the conus branch of the right coronary artery and the proximal left anterior descending coronary artery is defined as Vieussens' arterial ring. Coronary artery fistulas are usually asymptomatic, but some can cause complications such as infective endocarditis. Here, we report a case of Vieussens' arterial ring causing infective endocarditis with severe mitral regurgitation. PMID: 31832380 [PubMed] (Source: Kor...
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 15, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research