Penetrating thoracic injuries have a significant risk of morbi-mortality. Despite the advancements in damage control methods, a subset of patients with severe pulmonary vascular lesions and bronchial injuries … Read More
Month: July 2024
Implantable cardiac monitor and leadless pacemaker in the management of syncope due to intermittent high-degree atrioventricular block: a case report
Lead dislodgements, tricuspid valve failure, and wound infections are prominent issues addressed by leadless pacemakers (LPM). These devises have emerged as viable alternatives to conventional transvenous pace… Read More
Recognition of an extralobar pulmonary sequestration during lung resection
Extralobar pulmonary sequestration is located outside the lung parenchyma and is covered by a separated pleural sac, which comprises approximately 25% of all pulmonary sequestration.
Anomalous right coronary artery managed with bypass and proximal ligation
An anomalous origin and inter-arterial course of the right coronary artery is a rare anomaly that can lead to sudden ischemic cardiac death if left untreated. We present a case of a patient with an anomalous r… Read More
Comparative analysis of del Nido cardioplegia versus blood cardioplegia in isolate coronary artery bypass grafting
This study examined the efficacy of del Nido cardioplegia compared with traditional blood cardioplegia in adult cardiac surgery for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting by evaluating the early postoperativ… Read More
Ablation apprentices and their first experience of pulmonary vein isolation procedure on paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with different sheaths
This study aimed at exploring how using different kinds of sheaths will affect the very first ablation procedure of apprentices.
Treatment of an Exposed Achilles Tendon within a Refractory Mixed Arterial Venous Leg Ulcer with the Novel Use of Pericardium Allograft in Combination with Amniotic Allografting, Synthetic Extracellular Matrix, and Acellular Dermis Allografting: A Case Report
Surg Technol Int. 2024 Apr 29;44:sti44/1775. doi: 10.52198/24.STI.44.WH1775. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
Xenografts, commonly from porcine or bovine sources, have decades-long documented use in reconstructive surgery, including the repair of Achilles tendons. Despite decellularization processes, the risk of antigenicity with xenografts still poses a threat for graft failure. Allograft tissues reduce the risk of immune response and provide greater likelihood of successful grafting. SteriGraft® Pericardium (BSP) (Bone Bank Allografts, San Antonio, Texas) is a lyophilized allograft obtained from the pericardial sac that has undergone sterilization and processing for use in the surgical repair. The aim of this case study was to highlight the novel use of human pericardium allograft in the repair of an exposed Achilles tendon within a vascular ulceration with the concomitant use of synthetic extracellular matrix, amniotic allografting, dermal allografting, and negative pressure wound therapy to achieve healing of the wound and restoration of limb function.
PMID:38697135 | DOI:10.52198/24.STI.44.WH1775
Left anterior mini-thoracotomy: an alternative approach for pulmonary valve replacement after surgically corrected tetralogy of fallot
Pulmonary regurgitation (PR) remains a common sequela in patients following surgically corrected TOF, and may lead to progressive right ventricle dilatation and dysfunction. The conventional approach of redo-s… Read More
Simultaneous bilateral video-assisted thoracic surgery is safe and feasible for multiple primary lung cancers
The treatment for bilateral synchronous multiple primary lung cancers (MPLC) remains challenging. Simultaneous bilateral video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) may be an optimal treatment with curative intent,… Read More
Left anterior mini-thoracotomy: an alternative approach for pulmonary valve replacement after surgically corrected tetralogy of fallot
Pulmonary regurgitation (PR) remains a common sequela in patients following surgically corrected TOF, and may lead to progressive right ventricle dilatation and dysfunction. The conventional approach of redo-s… Read More