A Review of Ethical Considerations for Ventricular Assist Device Placement in Older Adults
This article reviews some of the complex ethical issues that accompany the diffusion of ventricular assist devices (VADs) for heart failure patients
Right Ventricular Rupture and Tamponade Caused by Malposition of the Avalon Cannula for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We report a case of unexpected wire migration into the right ventricle at the time of final cannula advancement, resulting in right ventricular rupture and tamponade.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuitry
Modern era extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuitry and components are simpler, safer, more compact, and can be used across a wide variety of patient sizes from neonates to adults.
Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC for Peritoneal Metastases Combined with Curative Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases: Systematic Review of all Literature and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
A systematic literature search according to the PRISMA guidelines was conducted using the PubMed database of the U.S. National library of Medicine using the keywords: colorectal cancer, liver metastasis, extra-hepatic, peritoneal metastases, peritoneal carcinomatosis, cytoreductive surgery (CRS), HIPEC and combinations hereof.
Inferior Vena Cava Oxygen Saturation Monitoring after the Norwood Procedure
A retrospective study of 26 consecutive NP patients who received postoperative management with Sivo2 monitoring according to a strict protocol was conducted.
Short-Term Outcome of Neonates with Congenital Heart Disease and Diaphragmatic Hernia Treated with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
To examine outcomes of children with CDH with CHD supported with ECMO, Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) registry was queried from 1998 to May 2010.
Risk Factors in the Origin of Congenital Left-Ventricular Outflow-Tract Obstruction Defects of the Heart: A Population-Based Case-Control Study
The aim of our project was to study possible etiological factors in the origin of congenital heart defects (CHDs) because in the majority of patients the underlying causes are unclear.
Cure for Peritoneal Metastases? An Evidence-Based Review
This review critically evaluates the current body of published evidence for the use of CS/HIPEC in the treatment of advanced colorectal, appendiceal and gastric cancer.
Current Management of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis from Colorectal Cancer
HIPEC has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of peritoneal recurrence. Cytoreduction and HIPEC should be a component of a multimodal approach, including neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapeutic regimens.
Assessment of Clinical Benefit and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Cytoreduction and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for Management of Peritoneal Metastases
This review summarizes the published data related to outcome and quality of life after cytoreduction and HIPEC to provide insights into its use in patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis.
Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in Peritoneal Sarcomatosis
Cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) is the treatment most likely to achieve prolonged survival for peritoneal surface disease from various primaries, yet management of peritoneal sarcomatosis is controversial as a result of the propensity of sarcomas for hematogenous spread and the paucity of effective chemotherapy. Therefore, we reviewed our experience in patients with sarcomatosis.
New Technologies in Coronary Artery Surgery
The current review explores the use of new technologies and future directions in coronary artery surgery, through 1) stressing the importance of multiple arterial conduits and especially the use of bilateral mammary artery; 2) discussing the advantages and disadvantages of off-pump coronary artery bypass; 3) presenting additional techniques, e.g. minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting, hybrid, and robotic-assisted CABG; and, finally, 4) debating a novel external stenting technique for saphenous vein grafts.