European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg · Feb 2019
Y-shaped catheter improves carbon dioxide clearance during apnoeic oxygenation in tracheal surgery.
Apnoeic oxygenation is a ventilation method in tracheal surgery, but has the disadvantage of causing progressive hypercapnia. The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the efficacy of a Y-shaped catheter for the prevention of accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO2) in tracheal surgery. ⋯ Apnoeic oxygenation using a Y-shaped catheter represses the accumulation of CO2 compared with a straight catheter in canine tracheal resection-reconstruction surgery.
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg · Feb 2019
Meta AnalysisThe Ross procedure versus prosthetic and homograft aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Young adults undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR) have decreased life expectancy compared to matched controls. The Ross procedure aims to improve valve lifespan while avoiding anticoagulation. We prepared a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the Ross procedure compared to conventional AVR. ⋯ CRD42016052512.