The internal fixation for rib fracture with single-operation-port (two ports) complete video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a promising surgical approach for treating multiple rib fractures. The stud… Read More
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Left coronary sinus of valsalva aneurysm dissecting into interventricular septum: a case report
Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) is an extremely rare condition, and its rupture causes acute symptoms such as chest pain and dyspnea. Ruptured SVA is frequently associated with other congenital defects.
Association between HbA1c and deep sternal wound infection after coronary artery bypass: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) constitutes a serious complication after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate the dose-response relationship between glycated… Read More
A Y-incision to enlarge the aortic root for aortic valve stenosis with anomalous aortic origin of the right coronary artery
Anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery (AAOCA) is a rare congenital heart disease. Therefore, optimal indications for surgery in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis (AS) complicated by AAOCA rem… Read More
Left coronary sinus of valsalva aneurysm dissecting into interventricular septum: a case report
Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) is an extremely rare condition, and its rupture causes acute symptoms such as chest pain and dyspnea. Ruptured SVA is frequently associated with other congenital defects.
Similar survival after endoscopic submucosal dissection and esophagectomy in early esophageal cancer and synchronous or metachronous head and neck cancer
Early-stage esophageal cancer is treated using endoscopic submucosal dissection and esophagectomy. Field cancerization in patients with early-stage esophageal cancer affects treatment outcomes and causes synch… Read More
Endovascular repair with a physician-modified fenestrated endograft to treat abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysm with Behcet’s disease: a case report
Aortic involvement in patients with Behcet’s disease (BD) is rare, but it is one of the most severe manifestations. Open surgical repair of aortic aneurysm is challenging considering the high risk of postopera… Read More
Risk factors for prolonged postoperative ICU stay in the patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection
To investigate the independent risk factors for postoperative prolonged ICU stay in patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) and assess the clinical outcomes of prolonged ICU stay.
Factors affecting duration of stay in the intensive care unit after coronary artery bypass surgery and its impact on in-hospital mortality: a retrospective study
Different risk factors affect the intensive care unit (ICU) stay after cardiac surgery. This study aimed to evaluate these risk factors.
Asymptomatic esophageal perforation discovered after elective cardiac surgery: the importance of clinical awareness
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has become an indispensable part of cardiothoracic surgery at present and is considered to be a safe procedure, rarely associated with complications. However, TEE may cau… Read More