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Mini-sternotomy versus conventional sternotomy for aortic valve replacement: a randomised controlled trial [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2021 Objective To compare clinical and health economic outcomes after manubrium-limited mini-sternotomy (intervention) and conventional median sternotomy (usual care).Design A single-blind, randomised controlled trial.Setting Single centre UK National Health ...
Enoch Akowuah +7 more
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Frontiers in Surgery, 2022 ObjectiveThis study aims to compare clinical outcomes between mini-sternotomy and full median sternotomy for aortic valve replacement using propensity-matching methods.MethodsFrom August 2014 to July 2021, a total of 1,445 patients underwent isolated ...
Shengshou Hu, Jiangping Song
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Mechanism of sternotomy dehiscence. [PDF]
Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 2014 Biomechanical modelling of the forces acting on a median sternotomy can explain the mechanism of sternotomy dehiscence, leading to improved closure techniques.Chest wall forces on 40 kPa coughing were measured using a novel finite element analysis (FEA) ellipsoid chest model, based on average measurements of eight adult male thoracic computerized ...
Joseph N. Grima +2 more
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023 BackgroundMinimal research has been performed regarding total arch replacement through partial upper sternotomy in patients with acute type A aortic dissection who are obese, and the safety and feasibility of this procedure need to be further ...
Lin-Feng Xie +16 more
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Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 2011 The use of crutches following a sternotomy raises the concern of sternal dehiscence. We discuss secure reinforced sternal closure, classify sternal distractional forces and discuss the postoperative mobilization process.
Lucas H A, Sanders +3 more
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Surgical outcomes associated with partial upper sternotomy in obese aortic disease patients
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2022 Background Excellent partial upper sternotomy outcomes have been reported for patients undergoing aortic surgery, but whether this approach is particularly beneficial to obese patients remains to be established.
Zeng-Rong Luo +2 more
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Animals, 2022 The transversus thoracis plane (TTP) block desensitizes the intercostal nerves that run through this plane, providing analgesia to the ventral thoracic wall.
Manuel Alaman +4 more
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Thoracoscopic versus classic trans-sternal thymectomy for myasthenia gravis: single-center experience. [PDF]
Zagazig University Medical Journal, 2022 Background: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular junction autoimmune disorder that has a great impact on quality of life. Thymectomy can be approached by classic trans-sternal or thoracoscopic thymectomy. This study aimed to assess the perioperative
Abdelmeged Salem +3 more
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JACC: Case Reports, 2021 Penetrating cardiac injuries carry a grave prognosis. We present a rare case of thoracic gunshot injury where the bullet ricocheted and lodged in the pericardium without causing damage to the adjacent cardiac structures.
Jeetesh Jain, MD +4 more
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Improved operative and recovery times with mini-thoracotomy aortic valve replacement
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2019 Background The small incisions of minimally invasive surgery have the proposed benefit of less surgical trauma, less pain, and faster recovery. This study was done to compare minimally invasive techniques for aortic valve replacement, including right ...
Anna Olds +7 more
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