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Is manubrium limited mini-sternotomy an alternative for traditional full sternotomy in cases with massive mediastinal (retrosternal) goiter? A case report [PDF]

, 2017
Although most mediastinal goiters (MG) are operable by a cervical approach, some cases require sternotomy. Manubrium limited mini-sternotomy (MLMS) is an alternative method for traditional full sternotomy in subjects with MG.
Umut Mousa, Serhat Hakki Tulay, Mehmet Inan, Cagin Zaim   +3 more
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Immediate and mid-term results of implanting a MedInzh-2 mechanical prosthesis in the aortic position: ten-year experience of one center

Креативная хирургия и онкология
Introduction. MedInzh-2 is one of Russian mechanical prostheses. Although promising hemodynamic and hydrodynamic characteristics of this prosthesis are reported, only a few studies are available evaluating the implantation of this prosthesis in the ...
S. T. Enginoev, A. A. Ziankou, I. I. Chernov, M. N. Dzhambieva, N. E. Ramazanova, D. Yu. Baev, M. M. Hassan, A. M. Bolurova, V. N. Kolesnikov   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Carcinoma Showing Thymus-Like Differentiation (CASTLE) of Thyroid: A Case Report and Literature Review

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2008
Carcinoma showing thymus-like differentiation (CASTLE) is a rare malignant neoplasm that occurs in the thyroid gland, or head and neck. This tumor arises from either ectopic thymus tissue or remnants of branchial pouches, which retain the potential to ...
Leong-Perng Chan, Feng-Yu Chiang, Ka-Wo Lee, Wen-Rei Kuo   +3 more
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Cardiomyocyte Membrane‐Camouflaged Spinach Nano‐Thylakoids Enhance Myocardial Energy Metabolism and Ameliorate Heart Failure

Small, EarlyView.
Schematic illustration of the construction of MM‐NTU, its cardiac‐targeting behavior, and its light‐activated therapeutic mechanism. Thylakoids isolated from spinach chloroplasts were processed into nano‐thylakoid units (NTU) and further camouflaged with cardiomyocyte membranes to generate MM‐NTU.
Haohui Fan, Bei Song, Chengyun Liu, Peiyu Zhong, Quan Zhou, Xiaofang Zhao, Guangyu Gao, Xinyue Zhang, Xueke Guang, Tianci Yao, Ting Liu, Hao Zhang, Xinqi Diao, Weilin Lu   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pediatric cardiac catheterization procedure with dexmedetomidine sedation: Radiographic airway patency assessment

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, 2015
Aims: The aim of the study was to measure airway patency objectively during dexmedetomidine sedation under radiographic guidance in spontaneously breathing pediatric patients scheduled for cardiac catheterization procedures.
Ashwini Thimmarayappa, Nivash Chandrasekaran, A M Jagadeesh, Shreedhar S Joshi   +3 more
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Postoperative Sleep Interventions and Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Sleep disturbance is a common issue affecting nearly 78% of cardiothoracic postoperative patients. There are no systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluate the impact of sleep interventions within this population.
Alexander Lombardo, James Tsimiklis, Ammar Zaka, Alasdair Leslie, Brandon Stretton, Joshua Kovoor, Pramesh Kovoor, Stephen Bacchi, Aashray Gupta   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Benefits of Parasternal Block with Multihole Catheters when Inserted before Sternotomy

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
Background: The aim of this study was to assess whether parasternal block with multihole catheters inserted before surgical incision enables to alleviate postoperative analgesia and opioid reduction in cardiac surgery patients with sternotomy.
Vedat Eljezi, Crispin Jallas, Bruno Pereira, Melanie Chasteloux, Christian Dualé, Lionel Camilleri   +5 more
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The Learning Curve of Total Arch Replacement via Single Upper Hemisternotomy Approach in Aortic Dissection

International Journal of General Medicine, 2023
Lin Xia,1,* Yu Liu,1,* Zhonglu Yang,1 Yuguang Ge,1 Lu Wang,1 Yejun Du,1 Yinan Dong,2 Hui Jiang1 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, 110016, People’s Republic of China ...
Xia L, Liu Y, Yang Z, Ge Y, Wang L, Du Y, Dong Y, Jiang H   +7 more
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The efficacy of different modes of analgesia in postoperative pain management and early mobilization in postoperative cardiac surgical patients: A systematic review

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, 2018
Cardiac surgery induces severe postoperative pain and impairment of pulmonary function, increases the length of stay (LOS) in hospital, and increases mortality and morbidity; therefore, evaluation of the evidence is needed to assess the comparative ...
Brenda Nachiyunde, Louisa Lam
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Depth and Procedure Specific Effects of Antimicrobial Versus Conventional Sutures on Surgical Site Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Antimicrobial sutures may be particularly beneficial in colorectal and abdominal procedures, where reductions in deep SSI may offset the additional suture cost. Several studies also reported favorable wound‐healing outcomes. ABSTRACT Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common postoperative complications that delay wound healing and increase ...
Ryan Muakkassa, Andrew Roach, Ahmed Adham R. Elsayed, Marc D. Basson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source