It is controversial whether pulmonary function testing should be performed routinely in cardiac surgery patients. The aim of our study was to focus on patients who have congestive heart failure, caused by left… Read More
Month: August 2024
International treatment outcomes of neonates on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN): a systematic review
PPHN is a common cause of neonatal respiratory failure and is still a serious condition and associated with high mortality.
Fulminant myocarditis caused by influenza B virus in a male child: a case report and literature review
Influenza B virus induced myocarditis is a rare complication with potentially wide variations in severity and clinical presentation, and the pathogenesis is unclear.
Heart transplantation under mechanical circulatory support for fulminant myocarditis: a Case Report
Fulminant myocarditis has been defined as the clinical manifestation of cardiac inflammation with rapid-onset heart failure and cardiogenic shock. We report on the case of a 17-year-old boy with hemodynamic de… Read More
Early extubation after elective surgical aortic valve replacement during the COVID-19 pandemic
Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is an established therapy for severe calcific aortic stenosis. Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery (ERACS) protocols have been shown to improve outcomes for electiv… Read More
Hydrogel-coated and active clearance chest drains in cardiac surgery: real-world results of a single-center study
Cardiac surgery patients require chest drains for postoperative fluid drainage. Innovations in this field include chemical drain coating and manual clot extraction systems, aiming to provide reduced clotting a… Read More
Unusual and very rare presentation of wrist pain in a man with acute anterior myocardial infarction, a case report and literature of review
As acute myocardial infarction (AMI) prevalence is increasing because of lifestyle changes, the incidence of atypical symptoms in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is rising and making misdiagnosing of this fatal … Read More
Robotic Renal Vein Bypass: A Novel Technique for Treating a Challenging Case of Nutcracker Syndrome
Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2024 Aug;58(6):669-675. doi: 10.1177/15385744241249291. Epub 2024 Apr 19.
ABSTRACT
This case report highlights the successful application of a robotic-assisted surgical approach in managing Nutcracker syndrome. The patient, a 36-year-old female presented with severe symptoms and underwent robotic left renal vein transposition after failing conservative management. The procedure was performed through a minimally invasive approach utilizing the Da Vinci robotic system™ which offers enhanced visualization and precision. However, challenges arose during the renal vein anastomosis due to tension and poor flow through the transposition, requiring two revisions with a bovine pericardial patch. Ultimately, an 8 mm ringed PTFE bypass was anastomosed from the distal left renal vein to the Inferior Vena Cava. Despite these challenges, the patient experienced a successful outcome with complete symptom resolution of this complicated pathology.
PMID:38641903 | DOI:10.1177/15385744241249291
Unusual and very rare presentation of wrist pain in a man with acute anterior myocardial infarction, a case report and literature of review
As acute myocardial infarction (AMI) prevalence is increasing because of lifestyle changes, the incidence of atypical symptoms in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is rising and making misdiagnosing of this fatal … Read More
Exceptionally rare MINOCA: a case of acute myocardial infarction following surgery for Stanford type A aortic dissection
Aortic dissection is a severe cardiovascular condition associated with high mortality rates, particularly in cases of Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD). Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive corona… Read More