Postoperative delirium (POD) and cognitive dysfunction (POCD) are common complications following thoracic surgery, particularly in patients aged 65 years and above. These complications can significantly affect… Read More
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Challenges in prompt identification and surgical correction of Marfan Syndrome aortic disease in a middle-income country: a case series study
Marfan Syndrome is an autosomal dominant disease caused by pathogenetic variants in the FBN1 gene. The progressive dilatation of the aorta and the potential risk of acute aortic syndromes influence the prognos… Read More
A rare case of left atrial appendage aneurysm
Left atrial appendage aneurysm is a rare cardiac mass, with only a few cases reported. There are usually no specific symptoms, and a few patients visit the doctor with symptoms.
Endovascular repair for thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysm induced by pedicle screw implantation: a case report with 8 years follow-up
Pedicle screw instrument surgeries can result in the development of aortic pseudoaneurysm, which is a rare yet potentially severe complication; therefore, the purpose of this work is to describe the case of ps… Read More
Left atrial volume index and interleukin-6 as predictors for postoperative atrial fibrillation
Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication after cardiac surgery. However, the predictive value of single indictor still remains controversial. This study aimed to assess the predictive … Read More
The influence of low-dose s-ketamine on postoperative delirium and cognitive function in older adults undergoing thoracic surgery
Postoperative delirium (POD) and cognitive dysfunction (POCD) are common complications following thoracic surgery, particularly in patients aged 65 years and above. These complications can significantly affect… Read More
POLR1D silencing suppresses lung cancer cells proliferation and migration via inhibition of PI3K-Akt pathway
The most common type of cancer that leads to death worldwide is lung cancer. Despite significant surgery and chemotherapy improvements, lung cancer patient’s survival rate is still poor. The RNA polymerase I s… Read More
Ectopic cervical thymoma: a rare entity in the anterior neck
Thymoma is a rare malignancy with usual location in the antero-superior mediastinum. Ectopic cervical thymoma (ECT) is an extremely rare tumor that originates from ectopic tissue, and is caused by the aberrant… Read More
Delayed management of acute type A aortic dissection with concomitant coronary artery bypass graft
Pre-operative coronary angiography and concomitant, planned coronary artery bypass are infrequently performed with type A aortic dissection repair. We present a case in which pre-operative coronary computed to… Read More
Ectopic cervical thymoma: a rare entity in the anterior neck
Thymoma is a rare malignancy with usual location in the antero-superior mediastinum. Ectopic cervical thymoma (ECT) is an extremely rare tumor that originates from ectopic tissue, and is caused by the aberrant… Read More