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August 202611
CRT and CABG Improve Survival and Reduce Readmissions in Ischemic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed perioperative cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) added to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and electromechanical…
Stepwise low-pressure VAC for deep sternal infection in a 2.8-kg infant.
A 2-month-old, 2.8-kg boy developed a deep sternal wound infection after repair of an atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, and patent ductus arteriosus.
Multimodal Imaging Combined With 3D Printing: A Novel Diagnostic Approach to Berry Syndrome.
A 2-year-old boy was initially misdiagnosed with dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries. Through the use of multimodal imaging and 3D printing, he was accurately diagnosed with Berry syndrome, a rare congenital…
Deep versus moderate hypothermia in pediatric cardiac surgery: Systematic review and meta-analysis of early postoperative outcomes.
This systematic review and meta-analysis compared deep hypothermia (DH; <22°C) with moderate hypothermia (MH; 22–30°C) during pediatric cardiac surgery.
External wrapping of the ascending aorta versus ascending aorta replacement: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis compared external wrapping with ascending aorta replacement for moderately dilated ascending aortas.
Robotic left transthoracic left main bronchial sleeve resection with preoperative three-dimensional planning.
A patient with a typical carcinoid tumor in the left main bronchus underwent robotic left main bronchial sleeve resection through a left transthoracic approach.
276 Days of Support by a Micro-Axial Left Ventricular Assist Device as a Bridge to Heart Transplant.
A 69-year-old man presented with severe biventricular failure and cardiogenic shock. He received support from a single surgically implanted Impella 5.5 for 276 days as a bridge to heart transplantation.
Transseptal versus left atrial approach for mitral valve surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis compared transseptal (TS) and left atrial (LA) approaches for mitral valve surgery (MVS) across 25 studies.
Effect of a Nurse Practitioner-Led Bundled Care on Postoperative Recovery in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This single-blinded, post-test-only randomized controlled trial assessed nurse practitioner-led bundled care in 100 adults undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting or valve replacement at a tertiary cardiac…
Outcomes of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Compared to Open Thoracic Surgery for Pulmonary Hydatid Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) compared to open thoracic surgery (OTS) for pulmonary hydatid disease.
Iatrogenic Epicardial Pacing-Induced Arrhythmias After Cardiac Surgery.
Three patients who underwent cardiac surgery and had temporary epicardial pacing wires developed polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.
July 202613
The Impact of Video Game Experience on Surgical Performance: A Systematic Review.
This systematic review evaluated the relationship between video gaming experience and surgical performance among surgeons across various modalities.
Left Atrial Inflow Ventricular Assist Device Utilization in Patients With Small or Restrictive Left Ventricles: A Systematic Review.
Conventional mechanical circulatory support offers limited options for patients with small or restrictive left ventricles. Left atrial inflow (LA-Ao) ventricular assist device (VAD) configuration represents an…
Genomic analysis of a clinical Enterobacter hormaechei isolate from a postoperative left atrial myxoma patient.
Enterobacter hormaechei is an opportunistic pathogen increasingly implicated in healthcare-associated infections, including bloodstream infections.
First successful HeartMate 3 in Vietnam: Anatomical challenges of a small, spherical ventricle, and an oval-shaped thoracic morphology.
A 46-year-old female with stage D heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy underwent the first successful HeartMate 3 LVAD implantation in Vietnam.
Health Status Outcomes 7 Years After Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Surgical Risk Patients With Aortic Stenosis.
This randomized trial compared patient-reported health status after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in low-surgical-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis.
The evolution of a novel technique for treatment of intercostal hernias and restoration of costal margin rupture.
Three patients presented with intercostal hernias (IH) associated with costal margin rupture (CMR). In the first patient, CMR was recognized only after an initial operation to repair the IH had failed; in the other two…
Primary Seminoma Arising in the Superior Vena Cava.
A 43-year-old man presented with progressive facial and neck swelling, leading to a diagnosis of superior vena cava syndrome.
Perioperative immersive virtual reality intervention for acute and persistent postoperative pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A randomized controlled trial.
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of perioperative immersive virtual reality (VR) on acute and persistent postoperative pain in 120 patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
A rare case of fatal delayed aortic rupture caused by repeated microtrauma from a posterior rib fracture.
A patient with a posterior 8th rib fracture initially presented as hemodynamically stable after a fall. Despite conservative management, the patient collapsed on day 10 of hospitalization and died.
Repair of ascending aortic aneurysm after heart-lung transplantation - A paediatric case report.
A 13-year-old girl presented with a large unruptured ascending aortic aneurysm eight months after heart-lung transplantation, maintaining stable hemodynamics.
Anaesthetic challenges in staged repair of coarctation and severe aortic stenosis in dextrocardia with situs inversus.
A 53-year-old male with dextrocardia and situs inversus presented with severe aortic stenosis, a bicuspid aortic valve, an ascending aortic aneurysm, and post-ductal coarctation of the aorta.
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement in Valve-in-Valve, Valve-in-ring, and Valve-in-Mitral Annular Calcification: A Case-based Review.
This case-based review discusses transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) in patients with failed mitral bioprostheses, annuloplasty rings, and mitral annular calcification.
Safety and Efficacy of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation at Centres With Versus Without On-Site Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the safety and efficacy of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) at centres with versus without on-site cardiac surgery, involving 6 observational cohort…
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