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Sinus surgery complicated by ventricular fibrillation in a young patient: Inverted (reverse) Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

open access: yesTürk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi, 2016
Summary– Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC), also known as left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome or stress cardiomyopathy, is characterized by transient left ventricular systolic dysfunction and the absence of obstructive lesion in the epicardial ...
Gültekin Günhan Demir   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bilateral tension pneumothoraxes in buffalo chest several months after Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum

open access: yesJournal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2022
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax usually occurs in tall and thin young people without an underlying disease or traumatic history. Most patients with pectus excavatum have similar body shapes as patients with pneumothorax.
Hyung Joo Park   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pheochromocytoma‐Induced Reversible Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report and Literature Review

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 3, March 2025.
ABSTRACT Pheochromocytoma is a rare, primarily benign tumor that arises from the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla. It is known for causing excessive secretion of catecholamines, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine. This condition poses significant health risks due to its potential to cause severe cardiovascular complications, including ...
Fatemeh Afra   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Emergency total thyroidectomy due to non traumatic disease. Experience of a surgical unit and literature review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Background Acute respiratory failure due to thyroid compression or invasion of the tracheal lumen is a surgical emergency requiring urgent management.
Campobasso, Giuseppe   +9 more
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Progress in the treatment of subarterial ventricular septal defect

open access: yesPediatric Discovery, Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2025.
Abstract Ventricular septal defect is the most common congenital heart disease in children. Among them, doubly committed ventricular septal defect (dcVSD) can be accompanied by aortic valve lesions in the early stage due to its particular anatomical structure. With its low self‐healing, once diagnosed, it needs to be treated timely.
Chunqiu Fan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surgeon Speaks [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Patients who undergo liver transplantation go from being very sick to reclaiming their lives. It’s a rapid and rewarding transformation. The notion that there are still places in the world where this surgery isn’t available is a problem.

core   +1 more source

Usefulness of ultrasound examination in the evaluation of a neonate’s body fluid status [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Ultrasonography, 2016
Appropriate hydration is a very important prognostic factor for the patient’s health. Ultrasonographic assessment of hydration status is rarely used in pediatric medicine and it is not used at all in neonates due to the fact that no reference values have
Joanna Kieliszczyk   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Tracheomalacia in patients undergoing thyroid surgery—What is the true estimate: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Volume 11, Issue 1, Page 125-137, March 2025.
Abstract Objectives Tracheomalacia is defined as the weakening of the tracheal rings secondary to long‐standing compression or inherent structural weakness, leading to stridor and airway compromise. The common etiological factor of tracheomalacia includes compression of the tracheal framework due to a large multinodular goiter.
Shayan Khalid Ghaloo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stephen Dunn and Warren Maley Volunteer Transplantation Services, Expertise in Bolivia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
More than 20 years ago, Stephen P. Dunn, MD, FACS, Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Jefferson, encountered a young liver transplant patient who had traveled from his home in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

core   +1 more source

Omentum is highly effective in the management of complex cardiothoracic surgical problems [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Objectives: Vascularized, pedicled tissue flaps are often used for cardiothoracic surgical problems complicated by factors that adversely affect healing, such as previous irradiation, established infection, or steroid use. We reviewed our experience with
Donahue, Dean M.   +7 more
core   +1 more source

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