Surgical treatment of retrosternal extraosseous Ewing Sarcoma in a 6-years old female: a clamshell approach with hemysternectomy and application of a non-crosslinked extracellular matrix [PDF]
Background Ewing Sarcoma (ES) and Neuroblastoma (NB) belong to a family of tumours of primitive neuroectodermal origin (PNET) that occurs in both bone and soft tissue. Notwithstanding ES and NB are two distinct malignant tumours, sometimes there could be
Angotti, Rossella+9 more
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ABSTRACT We describe a novel variation of hybrid TPVR using a tricuspid annuloplasty ring which can be considered for patients with very large RVOT, short pulmonary artery, and limited vascular access and to avoid the risk of cardiopulmonary bypass. The utilization of Carpentier‐Edwards Physio Tricuspid annuloplasty ring can reduce the size of the RVOT
Mann Chandavimol+4 more
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Implantation of a poly-L-lactide GCSF-functionalized scaffold in a model of chronic myocardial infarction [PDF]
A previously developed poly-l-lactide scaffold releasing granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (PLLA/GCSF) was tested in a rabbit chronic model of myocardial infarction (MI) as a ventricular patch.
Chello, Massimo+10 more
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Abstract Veno‐arterial extracorporeal life support (VA ECLS) is crucial for neonatal and paediatric patients with severe circulatory collapse but may cause left ventricular (LV) overload, affecting myocardial recovery and causing complications. Evidence on optimal LV decompression strategies in paediatric patients remains limited.
Giacomo Veronese+21 more
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Robot‐Assisted Versus Open Surgery for the Resection of Large Thymomas: A Retrospective Cohort Study
ABSTRACT Background Robot‐assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) is increasingly becoming the preferred surgical method for the resection of thymomas. We initiated the current study to evaluate perioperative outcomes and early recurrence associated with the surgical approach.
Benedikt Niedermaier+7 more
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Laparoscopic omentoplasty and split skin graft for deep sternal wound infection and dehiscence patient [PDF]
Treatment of sternotomy dehiscence secondary to infection is complex. We describe a case where following debridement and negative pressure therapy the greater omentum was harvested laparoscopically, pedicled on the right gastroepiploic artery and ...
Axisa, Benedict+4 more
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Coartación aórtica ± hipoplasia del arco en neonatos y lactantes, ¿abordaje por esternotomía o toracotomía? Una decisión compleja [PDF]
ResumenObjetivosLa reparación de la coartación aórtica con/sin hipoplasia de arco en neonatos/lactantes es controvertida. Los abordajes quirúrgicos mediante toracotomía o esternotomía, respectivamente, evitan o requieren circulación extracorpórea ...
Aroca, Angel+8 more
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Resolution of a caudal mediastinal paraoesophageal empyema in a cat without surgical intervention
Abstract A 5‐year‐old, male, neutered European shorthair cat presented with hyporexia and acute respiratory distress of 2 weeks. Thoracic radiographs showed pleural effusion and two round masses in the dorsal thoracic cavity. Computed tomography revealed a caudal mediastinal paraoesophageal empyema, and there were no signs of a foreign body.
Imre M. van der Pasch+2 more
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Does right thoracotomy increase the risk of mitral valve reoperation? [PDF]
ObjectiveThe study objective was to determine whether a right thoracotomy approach increases the risk of mitral valve reoperation.MethodsBetween January of 1993 and January of 2004, 2469 patients with mitral valve disease underwent 2570 reoperations ...
Lars G. Svensson+23 more
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Pain after sternotomy – review
Adequate analgesia after sternotomy reduces postoperative adverse events. There are various methods of treating pain after heart surgery, such as infiltration with a local anesthetic, nerve block, opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, alpha-adrenergic agents, intrathecal and epidural techniques, and multimodal analgesia.A review of the ...
Huang, Ana Paula Santana+1 more
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