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  1. Open Access 25-04-2024 | Sternotomy | Online First

    Compression brace for secondary pectus carinatum in infants and toddlers undergoing cardiac surgery with midline sternotomy

    Anterior protrusion of the lower sternum may develop in infants and toddlers following cardiac surgery with midline sternotomy. This protrusion has not been a priority treatment target because it rarely causes significant symptoms. The protrusion …

  2. 30-03-2024 | Goiter | Online First

    Combined Transcervical and Median Sternotomy Approach for a Massive Substernal Goiter

    Herein, we describe a combined transcervical and median sternotomy approach for a massive substernal goiter causing tracheal stenosis. A goiter of this size, specifically weighing 630 g, is rare. We advocate for a multidisciplinary approach for …

  3. 28-11-2023 | Sternotomy | Report

    Thromboembolic stroke from aberrant sternotomy wire

  4. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Thoracotomy | OriginalPaper

    Redo extended thoracic aortic replacement from aortic root to descending aorta via anterolateral thoracotomy with partial sternotomy for graft infection

    A 59-year-old male underwent Bio-Bentall + total arch replacement with a frozen elephant trunk for acute type A aortic dissection before at another hospital. He was diagnosed as mediastinitis and previous graft infection, followed by wound closure …

  5. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Heart Surgery | OriginalPaper

    To evaluate the analgesic effectiveness of bilateral erector spinae plane block versus thoracic epidural analgesia in open cardiac surgeries approached through midline sternotomy

    Median sternotomy in cardiac surgery if not optimally managed causes significant acute postoperative pain, and can lead to impairment in pulmonary functions with increased morbidity and mortality. Optimal analgesia not only improves patient …

  6. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Sternotomy | OriginalPaper

    Intrapericardial bronchogenic cyst extirpated through median sternotomy: a case report

    Bronchogenic cyst is a foregut-derived cystic malformation of the respiratory tract. It is a rare cystic lesion with an incidence of 1 per 42,000 in the North American population [ 1 ] and mostly occurs in the mediastinum; an intrapericardial …

  7. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Atrial Fibrillation | ReviewPaper

    Minithoracotomy versus sternotomy in mitral valve surgery: meta-analysis from recent matched and randomized studies

    Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery with mini-thoracotomy approach (MTH) has been introduced 25 years ago [ 1 ]. Previous meta-analyses [ 2 – 5 ] failed to detect any positive impact of MTH on the occurrence of postoperative major adverse …

  8. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Sternotomy | OriginalPaper

    Which ultrasound-guided parasternal intercostal nerve block for post-sternotomy pain? Results from a prospective observational study

    Cardiac surgery techniques have seen rapid advancements over the past two decades; however, full median sternotomy remains the most common approach in cardiac surgery.

  9. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Aortic Valve Replacement | OriginalPaper

    Comparison of post-operative pain and quality of life between total thoracoscopic surgery and conventional full-sternotomy for aortic valve replacement

    Aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery treats patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis or regurgitation [ 1 , 2 ]. AVR can be performed using open-heart surgery or minimally invasive methods, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement …

  10. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Sternotomy | OriginalPaper

    Complete resection of an intrapericardial bronchogenic cyst with median sternotomy showing high CA19-9 level fluid sampling by EBUS-TBNA: a case report

    Bronchogenic cysts (BCs) are congenital thoracic anomalies that develop from the ventral foregut during embryogenesis and typically develop in the pericarinal, paratracheal, and intrapulmonary regions, and occasionally in the pericardium [ 1 ]. BCs …

  11. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Sternotomy | OriginalPaper

    Resection of intracardiac leiomyoma originating from the inferior vena cava through a single median sternotomy incision using a silk suture snare technique: a case report

    Intravenous leiomyomatosis (IVL) is a rare and special type of uterine leiomyoma encountered in clinical practice in which leiomyomatous tissue is formed within the uterine vessels and progresses through the vessels. The median age of occurrence …

  12. 01-12-2022 | Sternotomy | Original Research

    Surgical outcomes associated with partial upper sternotomy in obese aortic disease patients

    Aortic root aneurysm and aortic dissection are extremely serious vascular emergencies associated with high morbidity and mortality rates [ 1 , 2 ]. Appropriate approaches to the management of aortic arch aneurysm patients are still being developed …

  13. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Aortic Valve Replacement | OriginalPaper

    Do obese patients benefit from isolated aortic valve replacement through a partial upper sternotomy?

    Currently, in light of the rapid development of science, people's accelerated pace of work and life, the reduction of physical activity and unhealthy diet, people have a higher nutritional intake than that which they need given their levels of …

  14. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Sternotomy | OriginalPaper

    Partial upper sternotomy for extensive arch repair in older acute type A aortic dissection patients

    Formidable healthcare challenges brought about by aging are increasing worldwide, including western countries and China [ 1 , 2 ]. Cardiac surgeons will be increasingly confronted with treating older adult patients who were suffering from …

  15. 10-12-2022 | Neuroblastoma | OriginalPaper

    Open Resection of Cervico-Thoracic Neuroblastoma in Children Using an Anterior Cervico-Midline Manubrial Sternotomy Incision

    We describe a surgical approach to cervicothoracic neuroblastoma in children which included a cervical incision and a median sternotomy. The incision did not include a thoracotomy, but provided adequate exposure in all patients with minimal …

  16. Open Access 09-07-2023 | Mitral Valve Replacement | OriginalPaper

    Propensity-matched analysis of robotic versus sternotomy approaches for mitral valve replacement

    To compare early and medium-term outcomes between robotic and sternotomy approaches for mitral valve replacement (MVR). Clinical data of 1393 cases who underwent MVR between January 2014 and January 2023 were collected and stratified into robotic …

  17. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Patent Ductus Arteriosus | OriginalPaper

    Mid-term outcomes of right subaxillary approach versus median sternotomy incision for ventricular septal defect with patent ductus arteriosus

    With the increasing number of patients demanding cosmetic incisions, surgeons continued to explore more techniques for concealed incisions, such as mini-sternotomy and anterolateral thoracotomy, to correct simple congenital heart disease (CHD) [ 1 …

  18. 25-03-2023 | Computed Tomography | OriginalPaper

    A prospective randomized controlled study to assess the effectiveness of super FIXSORB WAVE® for sternal stabilization after sternotomy

    Median sternotomy remains the most common incision in cardiovascular surgery because of its rapid accessibility and broad exposure to the heart. However, complications such as wound infection, sternal dehiscence, and sternal instability leading to …

  19. 01-07-2023 | Sternotomy | OriginalPaper

    Novel concept of less invasive concomitant surgical aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting avoiding full median sternotomy

    In the last decades, minimally invasive procedures have been developed in the therapy of aortic valve disorders. Recently, a novel concept of minimally invasive coronary revascularization in multivessel disease via left anterior mini-thoracotomy …

  20. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Kidney Cancer | OriginalPaper

    A novel technique for avoidance of sternotomy, diaphragmic incision and cardiopulmonary bypass during cavoatrial tumor thrombectomy for renal cell carcinoma with intraatrial tumor thrombus: a case series at a single center

    Tumor thrombus extending to the inferior vena cava (IVC) has been reported in 4–10% of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) cases [ 1 ]. Complete surgical removal of renal mass and thrombus is the standard treatment for selected patients as it offers …

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