The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2014
WITHDRAWN: Is there life after the Mesothelioma and Radical Surgery trial? Does extrapleural pneumonectomy still have a role in the management of pleural mesothelioma? A 13-year, single-center experience.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2014
Echocardiographic evaluation of mitral durability following valve repair in rheumatic mitral valve disease: impact of Maze procedure.
The data on echocardiographic evaluation of mitral durability after rheumatic mitral repair is scarce. ⋯ Although rheumatic mitral repair showed excellent long-term clinical outcomes, a significant proportion of patients experienced moderate to severe mitral dysfunctions postoperatively. Atrial fibrillation without a Maze procedure increased significantly the risks of mitral dysfunctions and adverse outcomes. Therefore, routine performance of a Maze procedure is warranted in the presence of atrial fibrillation whenever possible.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2014
A total of 404 cases of aortic valve reconstruction with glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium.
To determine the feasibility of original aortic valve reconstruction, 404 consecutive cases were reviewed. The early results are reported here. ⋯ Original aortic valve reconstruction was feasible in patients with various aortic valve diseases. Long-term data will be disclosed in the future.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2014
Comparative StudyLong-term prognosis of ascending aortic aneurysm after aortic valve replacement for bicuspid versus tricuspid aortic valve stenosis.
The bicuspid aorta is thought to have a higher risk of progressive dilation after aortic valve replacement with a subsequently increased risk of adverse aortic events. Our aim was to compare the risk of late aortic events after isolated aortic valve replacement surgery for bicuspid versus tricuspid aortic valve stenosis with concomitant mild to moderate dilatation of the proximal aorta. ⋯ Patients with bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valve stenosis with concomitant mild to moderate ascending aortic dilatation are at comparably low risk of adverse aortic events 15 years after isolated aortic valve replacement.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2014
Comparative StudyMechanical versus bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement in patients <65 years old.
Because of its durability, the mechanical valve is typically chosen for young patients undergoing mitral valve replacement (MVR). However, a bioprosthetic valve might have the benefit of valve-in-valve transcatheter valve replacement when valve failure occurs. We examined the outcomes in patients who had undergone mechanical valve MVR (MVRm) versus bioprosthetic valve MVR (MVRb) in patients aged <65 years. ⋯ In the present report, MVRb for patients <65 years old was associated with a high reoperation rate and decreased survival. Although a future transcatheter valve-in-valve technique for a failed bioprosthetic valve might reduce the risk of reoperation, this finding confirms the safety of mechanical valves in this group.