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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 ...
Song Jiangping, Hu Shengshou
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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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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
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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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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
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Inferior median sternotomy [PDF]

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 1999
We have read with interest the report of Legarra et al. [1] regarding the use of an inferior median sternotomy incision in patients with a tracheostomy. We have been able to take advantage of their technique’s description to solve a legal problem. A case of death by hanging was considered adequate for multiorgan transplantation including the heart.
J M, Bernal, J M, Rabasa, J A, Sarralde, C, Morales, J M, Revuelta   +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, Siavash Saadat, Anthony Azzolini, Viktor Dombrovskiy, Karen Odroniec, Anthony Lemaire, Aziz Ghaly, Leonard Y. Lee   +7 more
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Carotid artery ligation via sternotomy as a palliative surgery: Case report of advanced intramediastinal malignant soft tissue tumor

Clinical Case Reports, 2021
Under extreme conditions and in palliative settings, shared decision making with the patient is vital; narrative decisions beyond evidence could be considered.
Kohtaro Eguchi, Kenya Kobayashi, Tomonari Takano, Akiko Ito, Azusa Sakai, Atsuo Ikeda, Yoshifumi Matsumoto, Go Omura, Fumihiko Matsumoto, Seiichi Yoshimoto   +9 more
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VAC Therapy Use in the Treatment of Complicated Post-Surgical Wounds in Cardiosurgery. Our Experience

Український журнал серцево-судинної хірургії, 2019
Introduction. Wound infection as a complication after cardiosurgery is a dangerous condition which significantly in-creases the length of stay and raises the risk of post-surgical complications; this condition is one of the most threatening and may even ...
V. Beleiovych
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