Subxiphoid VATS approach for the mediastinum
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, 2017 The technique of subxiphoid video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) approach for thymectomy for thymomas, non thymomatous myasthenia gravis and rethymectomies is described. This technique combines a subxiphoid incision with bilateral insertion of single intercostal, or subcostal VATS ports and elevation of the sternum with two hooks connected to ...
Marcin Zieliński +8 more
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Journal of Chest Surgery, 2022 Minimally invasive strategies are increasingly popular in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG)-associated thymomas. Within the context of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) as a widely known minimally invasive option, the most recent ...
Marc Hartert +3 more
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A Case of HeartMate 3 Outflow Graft Twisting with Extraluminal Thrombosis: Is Computed Tomography Angiography Helpful? [PDF]
, 2020 Twists in the outflow graft of the HeartMateTM 3 device (Abbott) have recently been described as a sporadic, late complication. We present a case with a unique combination of external compression of the HeartMate 3 outflow graft by a surgical scar ...
Guglin, Maya +3 more
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Palliative treatment for symptomatic malignant pericardial effusion†. [PDF]
, 2014 Consensus has yet to emerge regarding the optimal choice of therapy in the management of malignant pericardial effusion. We review the literature to evaluate the existing evidence on the clinical effectiveness of surgical and interventional cardiological
Bowden, Jack +3 more
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Minimally Invasive Epicardial Pacemaker Implantation in Neonates with Congenital Heart Block
Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 2017 Background: Few studies have characterized the surgical outcomes following epicardial pacemaker implantation in neonates with congenital complete atrioventricular block (CCAVB).
Roberto Costa +3 more
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FEASIBILITY OF TRANSHEPATIC ULTRASONIC EVALUATION OF INFERIOR VENA CAVA DIAMETER TO GUIDE FLUID MANAGEMENT IN COMPARISON WITH ANTERIOR APPROACH [PDF]
Basrah Journal of Surgery, 2018 Non-invasive estimation of right atrial pressure from the inspiratory collapse of the inferior vena cava using ultrasound machines is nowadays promising with the increasing availability of these machines in emergency departments, critical care units and ...
Nawfal Ali Almubarak +2 more
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Early Multi-organ Point-of-Care Ultrasound Evaluation of Respiratory Distress During SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak: Case Report [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the virus known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Several case series from Italy and China have highlighted the lung ultrasound findings of this disease ...
Becherer-Bailey, Graham +3 more
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When to go epicardially during ventricular tachycardia ablation? Role of surface electrocardiogram. [PDF]
, 2014 Early recognition of ventricular tachycardias (VTs) with epicardial circuits is crucial. Surface electrocardiogram (ECG) suggesting an epicardial origin could guide ablation procedures and increase success rates.
Gellér, László Alajos +6 more
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Laparoscopic omentoplasty and split skin graft for deep sternal wound infection and dehiscence patient [PDF]
, 2016 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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Benefits of thoracic epidural analgesia in patients undergoing an open posterior component separation for abdominal herniorrhaphy [PDF]
, 2017 INTRODUCTION: The implementation of open posterior component separation (PCS) surgery has led to improved outcomes for complex hernias. While the PCS technique has been shown to decrease recurrence rates, and provide a feasible option to repair hernias ...
Sellers, Austin
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