An Orthopedic Tissue Adhesive for Targeted Delivery of Intraoperative Biologics
One emerging therapeutic trend in orthopedics is the use of intraoperative biologics (IOB), such as bone marrow (BM) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), to stimulate healing. Here, we introduce the application of the biomaterial chondroitin sulfate succinimidyl succinate (CS-NHS) to deliver IOB in a hydrogel adhesive.
Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: An Updated Review
The first Cox-Maze procedure was performed in 1987, demonstrating the feasibility of a non-pharmacological treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). Since then, surgery for AF has changed over time, in parallel with technological advances.
Comparison of Graft Patency Between Off-Pump and On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: An Updated Meta-Analysis
The current study is a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that compared the graft patency between OPCAB and ONCAB.
Perioperative Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Correlate With Outcomes in Children and Adults With Tetralogy of Fallot Undergoing Corrective Surgery
We demonstrated a rise in serum TNF-α levels in patients with TOF
How I Choose Conduits and Configure Grafts for my Patients-Rationales and Practices
In this review article, we examined the current evidences and described our choice on coronary conduits and grafting strategies at our medical center.
Is There Evidence that Fresh Frozen Plasma is Superior to Antithrombin Administration to Treat Heparin Resistance in Cardiac Surgery?
We conclude that the treatment of HR with FFP may not restore the ACT to therapeutic levels with adequate heparinization,
A Common Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Polymorphism and Preoperative ACE Inhibition Modify Risk of Tachyarrhythmias After Congenital Heart Surgery
An understanding of genotype variation may play an important role in the perioperative management of congenital heart surgery.
Explaining Racial Disparities in Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery: The Role of Hospital Quality
Racial disparities in mortality rates after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery are well established.
Systemic Venous Anomalies in the Middle East
Systemic venous anomalies are quite rare and can be associated with congenital heart disease requiring surgery.
Vasopressin Induces Rectosigmoidal Mucosal Ischemia during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The aim of this study was to analyze whether CPB with or without additional vasopressin administration affects the rectosigmoidal mucosal microcirculation
Outcomes following Cardiac Surgery in Patients with Preoperative Renal Dialysis
The question addressed was that whether patients who are dependent on chronic dialysis have higher morbidity and mortality rates than the general population when undergoing cardiac surgery.
Moderate and Deep Hypothermia Produces Hyporesposiveness to Phenylephrine in Isolated Rat Aorta
This study found out the difference of vascular reactivity by phenylephrine in moderate and severe hypothermia.