The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
-
J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2024
Surgical Management of Non-small-cell Lung Cancer with Limited Metastatic Disease Involving Only the Brain.
The optimal primary site treatment modality for non-small cell lung cancer with brain oligometastases is not well established. This study sought to evaluate the long-term survival of patients with non-small cell lung cancer with isolated brain metastases undergoing multimodal therapy with or without thoracic surgery. ⋯ In this national analysis, patients with cT1-3, N0-1, M1b-c non-small cell lung cancer with isolated limited brain metastases had better overall survival after multimodal therapy including thoracic surgery compared with systemic therapy without surgery. Multimodal thoracic treatment including surgery can be considered for carefully selected patients with non-small cell lung cancer and limited brain metastases.
-
J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialThe impact of perioperative stroke and delirium on outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement.
The effects of stroke and delirium on postdischarge cognition and patient-centered health outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) are not well characterized. Here, we assess the impact of postoperative stroke and delirium on these health outcomes in SAVR patients at 90 days. ⋯ Stroke and delirium occur more frequently after SAVR than is commonly recognized, and these events are associated with disability, depression, cognitive decline, and poorer quality of life at 90 days postoperatively. These findings support the need for new interventions to reduce these events and improve patient-centered outcomes.
-
J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialRandomized Comparison of the Four-Hook Anchor Device and Hook-Wire Use for the Preoperative Localization of Pulmonary Nodules.
To compare the efficacy and safety of preoperative localization of small pulmonary nodules (SPNs) with 4-hook anchor device and hook-wire before video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. ⋯ The use of the 4-hook anchor device for SPN localization offers advantages over the traditional hook-wire technique.
-
J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2024
Well-functioning bicuspid aortic valves should be preserved during aortic replacement for the ascending aortopathy phenotype.
Consensus has not been reached on whether or not to replace or preserve a well-functioning bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) in patients undergoing aortic replacement for the ascending phenotype of BAV aortopathy. We characterize morphology, evaluate progression of aortic regurgitation or aortic stenosis, and investigate the need for aortic valve replacement in patients whose well-functioning BAV was preserved during ascending aortic replacement ≥10 years prior. ⋯ Preserving a well-functioning BAV should be considered in carefully selected patients undergoing aortic replacement for the ascending phenotype of BAV aortopathy. The valves remain durable in the long term, with slow progression of regurgitation or stenosis, and low probability of aortic valve replacement through 10 years.
-
J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2024
Predictors of long-term stenosis in bicuspid aortic valve repair.
The use of modern techniques for bicuspid aortic valve repair has been shown to provide safe and durable results against recurrent regurgitation. However, an emerging body of evidence is indicating that aortic stenosis might be an additional late complication of these procedures. To date, the pathogenesis and clinical impact of aortic stenosis after bicuspid aortic valve repair are poorly understood. ⋯ While confirming previous findings, our analysis suggests that the inability to restore leaflet mobility and polytetrafluoroethylene for free-edge running suture are risk factors for stenosis. The so-called ascending phenotypes are probably more prone to stenosis. If the first attempt to repair is unsuccessful, the risk of late reoperation for aortic stenosis is high.