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Comparing mini-sternotomy to full median sternotomy for aortic valve replacement with propensity-matching methods

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, Song Jiangping, Hu Shengshou   +2 more
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Do obese patients with type A aortic dissection benefit from total arch repair through a partial upper sternotomy?

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, Lin-Feng Xie, Lin-Feng Xie, Jian He, Jian He, Jian He, Qing-Song Wu, Zhi-Huang Qiu, Zhi-Huang Qiu, Zhi-Huang Qiu, De-Bin Jiang, Hang-Qi Gao, Hang-Qi Gao, Hang-Qi Gao, Liang-wan Chen, Liang-wan Chen, Liang-wan Chen   +16 more
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Mini-sternotomy versus conventional sternotomy for aortic valve replacement: a randomised controlled trial

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, James Mason, Adetayo Kasim, Helen C Hancock, Rebecca H Maier, Gavin Murphy, Andrew Goodwin, W Andrew Owens   +7 more
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Sternotomy and crutches [PDF]

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, Weiwen, Chen, Steve E, Cindric, Mark A J, Newman   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

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, Yi-Xing Chen, Liang-wan Chen   +2 more
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A Two-Point Ultrasound-Guided Injection Technique for the Transversus Thoracis Plane Block: A Canine Cadaveric Study

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, Cristina Bonastre, Adrián González-Marrón, Ekaterina Gámez Maidanskaia, Alicia Laborda   +4 more
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Cardiac Gunshot Injury

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, Dinkar Bhasin, MD, Anunay Gupta, MD, H.S. Isser, MD, Sandeep Bansal, MD   +4 more
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European multicentre study on outcome of surgery for sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism

BJS (British Journal of Surgery), EarlyView., 2020
Some 5861 patients undergoing first‐time surgery for sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism were registered in the Eurocrine® database between 2015 and 2018. The use of intraoperative parathyroid hormone measurement decreased the risk of conversion and persistent hypercalcaemia.
A. Bergenfelz, S. van Slycke, Ö. Makay, L. Brunaud   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A sternotomy too far [PDF]

Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 2009
Median sternotomy has been used for a long time as a standard approach for many cardiothoracic procedures in children. Many complications have been reported to result from this approach with different incidences. Iatrogenic diaphragmatic hernia has not been reported as a definite complication of such approach. This paper presents a case report for a 14-
Khaled, Ashour, Katharine, Jamieson, Kokila, Lakhoo   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

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, Siavash Saadat, Anthony Azzolini, Viktor Dombrovskiy, Karen Odroniec, Anthony Lemaire, Aziz Ghaly, Leonard Y. Lee   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source