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A simple technique can reduce cardiopulmonary bypass use during lung transplantation

Clinics, 2016
Cardiopulmonary bypass causes an inflammatory response and consumption of coagulation factors, increasing the risk of bleeding and neurological and renal complications.
Marcos N. Samano, Leandro R. Iuamoto, Hugo V.S. Fonseca, Lucas M. Fernandes, Luis G. Abdalla, Fabio B. Jatene, Paulo M. Pêgo-Fernandes   +6 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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Comparing open and minimally invasive surgical procedures for oesophagectomy in the treatment of cancer: the ROMIO (Randomised Oesophagectomy: Minimally Invasive or Open) feasibility study and pilot trial [PDF]

, 2015
Localised oesophageal cancer can be curatively treated with surgery (oesophagectomy) but the procedure is complex with a risk of complications, negative effects on quality of life and a recovery period of 6-9 months. Minimal-access surgery may accelerate
Avery, K, Barham, P, Berrisford, R, Blazeby, JM, Donovan, JL, Elliott, J, Falk, S, Fernandez, AM, Goldin, R, Hanna, G, Hollowood, A, Metcalfe, C, Noble, SM, Sanders, G, Streets, C, Titcomb, D, Wheatley, T   +16 more
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Descending aortic calcification increases renal dysfunction and in-hospital mortality in cardiac surgery patients with intraaortic balloon pump counterpulsation placed perioperatively : a case control study [PDF]

, 2012
Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery increases length of hospital stay and in-hospital mortality. A significant number of patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures require perioperative intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP ...
Bingold, Tobias Michael, Eltzschig, Holger K., Lawlor, Garrett, Mitani, Aya, Nowak-Machen, Martina, Rawn, James D., Rosenberger, Peter, Shekar, Prem S., Shernan, Stanton K., Tuli, Sagun   +9 more
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Lymphangiography to treat postoperative lymphatic leakage: a technical review. [PDF]

, 2014
In addition to imaging the lymphatics and detecting various types of lymphatic leakage, lymphangiography is a therapeutic option for patients with chylothorax, chylous ascites, and lymphatic fistula.
Kim, Soo Hwan, Ko, Heung Kyu, Lee, Edward Wolfgang, Park, Jihong, Shin, Ji Hoon, Sung, Kyu-Bo   +5 more
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Surgical site infection incidence and risk factors in thoracic surgical procedures: A 12-year prospective cohort study

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2019
Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSI) continue to be a major problem for thoracic surgery patients. We aimed to determine incidence rate (IR) and risk factors for SSI in patients with thoracic surgical procedures.
Vlado S Cvijanovic, Aleksandar S Ristanović, Nebojsa T Maric, Natasa V Vesovic, Vanja V Kostovski, Ljubinko V Djenic, Dejan V Stojkovic, Aleksandar S Nikolic, Dragan M Djordevic, Vesna D Suljagic   +9 more
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Endogent: Centre for Anatomy and Invasive Techniques [PDF]

, 2007
The invention of new endoscopical techniques for surgery and interventional radiology demand improved training at postgraduate level. The Endogent Centre for Anatomy and Invasive Techniques support these requirements by establishing hands-on practical ...
D'Herde, Katharina, Kerckaert, Ingrid, Pattyn, Piet, Van Hoof, Tom   +3 more
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Risk factors for surgical site infections using a data-driven approach.

PLoS ONE, 2020
ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to identify risk factors for surgical site infection from digestive, thoracic and orthopaedic system surgeries using clinical and data-driven cut-off values.
J M van Niekerk, M C Vos, A Stein, L M A Braakman-Jansen, A F Voor In 't Holt, J E W C van Gemert-Pijnen   +5 more
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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery II: Surgical Technique and Postoperative Management. [PDF]

, 2016
Techniques for minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement continue to evolve. This expert opinion, the second of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices for nonrobotic, minimally invasive mitral valve procedures, and for ...
Agnihotri, Arvind K, Ailawadi, Gorav, Barnhart, Glenn R, Farivar, R Saeid, Fayers, Trevor M, Goldman, Scott M, Grossi, Eugene A, Guy, T Sloane, Hargrove, W Clark, Hummel, Brian W, Khan, Junaid H, Lehr, Eric J, Lewis, Clifton TP, Malaisrie, S Chris, Mehall, John R, Moront, Michael G, Murphy, Douglas A, Rodriguez, Evelio, Ryan, William H, Salemi, Arash, Segurola, Romualdo J, Shemin, Richard J, Smith, J Michael, Smith, Robert L, Weldner, Paul W, Wolfe, J Alan   +25 more
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Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgical Procedures [PDF]

, 2013
As thoracic surgery evolved, anesthesia evolved in parallel, allowing even the most compli‐ cated surgical procedures to be performed relatively safely. This co-evolution mirrors the close association of the thoracic surgeon and anesthesiologist when caring for their patients.
Tsai, January, Moon, Teresa, Vachhani, Shital, Lasala, Javier, Norman, Peter H, Purugganan, Ronaldo   +5 more
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