- Commentary: Optimal Timing for Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures: When Is Best?
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Kim SH, I H
- KMID: 2553674
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):126-127.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.24.011
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- Novel Repair of Clamshell Thoracotomy Sternal Dehiscence after Lung Transplant: A Case Report
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Barron JO, Jain N, Mubashir M, Elgharably H, Raymond DP, Schraufnagel DP
- KMID: 2553685
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):213-216.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.099
Bilateral transverse thoracosternotomy, or “clamshell” thoracotomy, can be complicated by dehiscence. A 65-year-old male underwent lung transplantation via clamshell thoracotomy, with subsequent sternal dehiscence on postoperative day 11. Upon repair,... -
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- Surgical Treatment of an Aneurysmal Coronary Artery Fistula between the Left Coronary Artery and Right Atrium: A Case Report
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Kim JH, Yoo JS
- KMID: 2553687
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):220-224.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.079
A coronary artery fistula (CAF) is an abnormal vascular connection between the coronary arteries and the cardiac chambers or major vessels. Although rare, CAFs can lead to substantial coronary morbidity... -
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- Varicose Veins and the Diagnosis of Chronic Venous Disease in the Lower Extremities
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Chung JH, Heo S
- KMID: 2553672
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):109-119.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.110
Varicose veins usually present in the superficial veins of the lower extremities and are one of the main clinical presentations of chronic venous disease (CVD). Patients’ symptoms may vary according... -
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- Successful Heart Transplantation Despite Rhesus Blood Type Mismatch: A Case Report
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Kim JH, Shin YR
- KMID: 2553686
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):217-219.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.088
Matching for the rhesus (Rh) blood group is currently not taken into account in the organ allocation system. However, in Rh-mismatched transplantation, the primary concern is the potential for RhD-negative... -
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- Contralateral Pulmonary Resection after Pneumonectomy
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Jeong GH, Choi YS, Jeon YJ, Lee J, Park SY, Cho JH, Kim HK, Kim J, Shim YM
- KMID: 2553677
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):145-151.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.115
Background: Contralateral pulmonary resection after pneumonectomy presents considerable challenges, and few reports in the literature have described this procedure. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all patients who underwent... -
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- Surgical Rib Fracture Fixation: Early Operative Intervention Improves Outcomes
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Dixon J, Rankin I, Diston N, Goffin J, Stevenson I
- KMID: 2553673
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):120-125.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.095
Background: This study aimed to assess the outcomes of patients with complex rib fractures undergoing operative or nonoperative management at our major trauma center. Methods: A retrospective review of all patients... -
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- Parallel Venovenous and Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Respiratory Failure and Cardiac Dysfunction in a Patient with Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Case Report
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Ka ES, Lee J, Ahn S, Kim YH
- KMID: 2553688
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):225-229.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.082
Venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a lifesaving technique for patients experiencing respiratory failure. When VV ECMO fails to provide adequate support despite optimal settings, alternative strategies may be... -
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- Evaluation of the Diagnostic Performance and Efficacy of Wearable Electrocardiogram Monitoring for Arrhythmia Detection after Cardiac Surgery
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Hyun S, Lee S, Hong YS, Lim Sh, Kim DJ
- KMID: 2553684
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):205-212.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.152
Background: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a serious complication of cardiac surgery that is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Traditional 24-hour Holter monitors have limitations, which have prompted the... -
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- Treatment Patterns and Outcomes of Anastomotic Leakage after Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer
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Seo HW, Jeon YJ, Cho JH, Kim HK, Choi YS, Zo JI, Shim YM
- KMID: 2553678
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):152-159.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.114
Background: Anastomotic leakage (AL) following esophagectomy represents a serious complication that often results in prolonged hospitalization and necessitates repeated interventions, including nothing-by-mouth (NPO) restriction, endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT), or surgical... -
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- Clinical Outcomes of Arteriovenous Grafts Using the Superficial Vein versus Venae Comitantes as Venous Outflow
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Lee YS, Lee SA, Hwang JJ, Kim JS, Chee HK
- KMID: 2553681
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):178-183.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.123
Background: The superficial veins are commonly used in conventional autogenous arteriovenous fistulas and the placement of prosthetic grafts. When they are unsuitable, however, the use of the deep veins (venae... -
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- Emergent Esophagectomy in Patients with Esophageal Malignancy Is Associated with Higher Rates of Perioperative Complications but No Independent Impact on Short-Term Mortality
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Alwatari Y, Freudenberger DC, Khoraki J, Bless L, Payne R, Julliard WA, Shah RD, Puig CA
- KMID: 2553679
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):160-168.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.149
Background: Data on perioperative outcomes of emergent versus elective resection in esophageal cancer patients requiring esophagectomy are lacking. We investigated whether emergent resection was associated with increased risks of morbidity... -
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- Pericardial Window Operation in Oncology Patients: Analysis of Long-Term Survival and Prognostic Factors
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Kim SM, Lee JH, Chung SR, Sung K, Kim WS, Cho YH
- KMID: 2553680
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):169-177.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.113
Background: Pericardial effusion (PE) is a serious condition in cancer patients, primarily arising from malignant dissemination. Pericardial window formation is a surgical intervention for refractory PE. However, the long-term outcomes... -
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- Outcomes of Completion Lobectomy for Locoregional Recurrence after Sublobar Resection in Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
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Lee CE, Yun J, Jeon YJ, Lee J, Park SY, Cho JH, Kim HK, Choi YS, Kim J, Shim YM
- KMID: 2553675
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):128-135.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.121
Background: This retrospective study aimed to determine the treatment patterns and the surgical and oncologic outcomes after completion lobectomy (CL) in patients with locoregionally recurrent stage I non-small cell lung... -
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- Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis of Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes
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Kim S, Lim JH, Ko HH, Kwon LM, Lee HK, Ra YJ, Kim K, Kim HS
- KMID: 2553683
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):195-204.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.136
Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an intervention for severe heart and lung failure; however, it poses the risk of complications, including gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB). Comprehensive analyses of GIB in... -
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- Prognostic Analysis of Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Abutting Adjacent Structures on Preoperative Computed Tomography
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Choi S, Ro SK, Moon SW
- KMID: 2553676
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):136-144.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.153
Background: Early non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that abuts adjacent structures requires careful evaluation due to its potential impact on postoperative outcomes and prognosis. We examined stage I NSCLC with... -
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- Surgical Outcomes of Centrifugal Continuous-Flow Implantable Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Heartmate 3 versus Heartware Ventricular Assist Device
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Shin K, Cho WC, Shin N, Kim HR, Kim MS, Chung CH, Jung SH
- KMID: 2553682
- J Chest Surg.
- 2024 Mar;57(2):184-194.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.23.135
Background: Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are widely employed as a therapeutic option for end-stage heart failure. We evaluated the outcomes associated with centrifugal-flow LVAD implantation, comparing 2 device models:... -
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