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OBJECTIVES The multifactorial dynamic perfusion index was recently introduced as a predictor of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury. The multifactorial dynamic perfusion index was developed based on retrospective data retrieved from the patient files. The present study aims to ...
Background Surgical treatment for airway stenosis necessitates personalized techniques based on the stenosis location and length, leading to favorable surgical outcomes. However, there is limited literature on functional outcomes following laryngotracheal surgery with an adequate number of ...
OBJECTIVES Postoperative empyema is a severe, potentially lethal complication also present, but poorly studied in patients undergoing surgery for pleural mesothelioma. We aimed to analyse which perioperative characteristics might be associated with an increased risk for postoperative empyema. ...
OBJECTIVES Ascending aortic aneurysms pose a different risk to each patient. We aim to provide personalized risk stratification for such patients based on sex, age, body surface area, and aneurysm location (root vs ascending). METHODS Root and ascending diameters, and adverse aortic events ...
OBJECTIVES In this study, we evaluated if modified Del Nido cardioplegia delivers comparable cardiac protection in comparison to Custodiol® in patients undergoing isolated minimally invasive mitral valve repair. METHODS From 01/2018 to 10/2021 all patients undergoing non emergent isolated minimally ...
OBJECTIVES To assess if warfarin targeted to INR 1.8 (range 1.5–2.0) is safe for all patients with an On-X aortic mechanical valve. METHODS This prospective, observational registry follows patients receiving warfarin targeted at an INR of 1.8 (range 1.5–2.0) plus daily aspirin (75–100 mg) after ...
Paediatric ventricular assist devices (VAD) were introduced a few decades ago [1].
OBJECTIVES Repair of the bicuspid aortic valve has evolved in the past 25 years. The aim of this study was to review and analyze the long-term durability of isolated BAV repair with particular focus on commissural orientation (CO). METHODS All patients who underwent bicuspid aortic valve repair for ...
Objectives The primary objectives were to examine utilization of the Hybrid vs. the Norwood procedure for patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) or variants and the impact on hospital mortality. The Hybrid procedure was first used at our institution in 2004. Methods Review of all ...
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