Arthroscopic Double Row Cuff Repair with Suture-Bridging and Autologous Conditioned Plasma Injection: Functional and Structural Results
The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of autologous conditioned plasma(ACP) on functional results and on the rate of iterative tears after rotator cuff repair (RCR) by suture bridging.
Bridge to Lung Transplantation and Rescue Post-Transplant: The Expanding Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Through this review, we will address the various aspects related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO use as a bridge to lung transplantation as well as a rescue post-transplant in the treatment of primary graft dysfunction (PGD).
Thoratec CentriMag for Temporary Treatment of Refractory Cardiogenic Shock or Severe Cardiopulmonary Insufficiency: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
The aim of the study was to systematically evaluate effect of CentriMag heart pump (Thoratec Corporation) as temporary ventricular assist device (VAD) and part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system on outcomes in patients with cardiac or cardiac-respiratory failure.
Blood Glucose Management in the Patient Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Review
We discuss our own efforts to improve glycemic management of patients undergoing cardiac surgery at our institution, including keys to success, results of implementation, and patient safety concerns.
Surgical Management of Dissecting Aneurysm; The Use of a Simplified Bypass
The alarming mortality in cases of dissecting aneurysm of the aorta has stimulated the development of a surgical technique which results in re-entry of the dissecting channel.
Comparison of Three Point-of-Care Testing Devices to Detect Hemostatic Changes in Adult Elective Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of the TEG, RoTEM and Sonoclot instruments to detect changes in hemostasis in elective cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass and to investigate possible correlations between variables from these three instruments and routine hematological coagulation tests.