The left internal thoracic artery (LITA) has been widely accepted as the standard for revascularizing the left anterior descending artery during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. However, in 10–2… Read More
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Anomalous drainage of lingular vein into left inferior pulmonary vein during thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery
The intricate anatomical variations in lung structure often perplex thoracic surgeons, and the accurate identification of these variations is closely associated with favorable surgical outcomes.
The diagnostic and prognostic value of serum miR-199a-5p combined with echocardiography in acute myocardial infarction
Diagnosis and prognostic evaluation of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are crucial for patients.
Effect analysis of radiofrequency catheter ablation in the treatment of 7 children with atrial tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy
Tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy refers to changes in cardiac structure and function that result from rapid arrhythmia and can manifest as a continuous or recurrent event. Cardiomyopathy induced by atrial ta… Read More
Factors associated with hospital length of stay in patients with thoracic hydatid cyst disease undergoing surgical intervention: a retrospective study
Hydatid cyst (HC) frequently affects the lungs, making it the second most common site after the liver. This study evaluated the clinical characteristics, surgical procedures, complications, laboratory findings… Read More
A review of literature of a functional, congenital intrathoracic kidney
The rarest form of renal ectopia, the thoracic kidney, has been documented in only about 200 cases worldwide. There are four recognized causes of congenital thoracic renal ectopia: renal ectopia with an intact… Read More
Anomalous left pulmonary artery: case reports exploring anatomic variants
Pulmonary artery sling (PAS) is a rare congenital anomaly where the left pulmonary artery (LPA) branches from the right pulmonary artery, compressing the trachea and esophagus and frequently leading to respira… Read More
Heparin rebound in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: a single-center retrospective study
Heparin, an anticoagulant used in cardiac surgery, can result in heparin rebound (HR), where it returns postoperatively despite being neutralized with protamine. This study was designed to investigate the prev… Read More
Obstructive shock secondary to an unusual cause: primary cardiac lymphoma
The medico-surgical management of cardiac tumors when there is a suspicion of malignancy is complex. Moreover, in a critically ill setting, the choice of diagnostic tools seems crucial.