- Essential Thrombocytosis-Associated Thromboembolism in the Abdominal Aorta
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Chong BK, Mun D, Kang CH, Park CB, Cho WC
- KMID: 2354377
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):397-400.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.397
Essential thrombocytosis (ET) is a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an anomalous increase in platelet production. Many patients with ET are asymptomatic. Few studies have reported ET-associated thromboembolism in large vessels... -
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- A Case of Symptomatic Tracheal Diverticulum and Surgical Resection as a Treatment Modality
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Lee SY, Joo S, Lee GD, Ham SJ, Park CH, Lee S
- KMID: 2354379
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):405-407.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.405
Tracheal diverticulum is often diagnosed incidentally and, due to its rarity, there is no standard treatment. It is a benign entity, but has the potential to cause specific symptoms, such... -
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- Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect and Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals Associated with Left Pulmonary Artery Interruption
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Mun DN, Park CS, Kim YH, Goo HW
- KMID: 2354372
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):374-378.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.374
A multistage plan and multidisciplinary approach are the keys to successful repair in patients with pulmonary atresia (PA) with ventricular septal defect (VSD) and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries (MAPCAs). In... -
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- Classic Peripheral Signs of Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
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Chong Y, Han SJ, Rhee YJ, Kang SK, Yu JH, Na MH
- KMID: 2354380
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):408-412.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.408
A 50-year-old female patient with visual disturbances was referred for further evaluation of a heart murmur. Fundoscopy revealed a Roth spot in both eyes. A physical examination showed peripheral signs... -
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- Multiple Ascending Aortic Mural Thrombi and Acute Necrotizing Mediastinitis Secondary to Acute Pancreatitis
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Chong BK, Yun JK, Kim JB, Park DH
- KMID: 2354378
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):401-404.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.401
The formation of aortic thrombi is an extremely rare complication of acute pancreatitis. Here we report a case of acute pancreatitis complicated by a paraesophageal pseudocyst, necrotizing mediastinitis, and the... -
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- Vanishing Venous Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts after Sepsis
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Park SJ, Park JY, Jung J, Hong YS, Lee CJ, Lim SH
- KMID: 2354375
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):387-391.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.387
The dehiscence of saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) is a rare, often fatal, complication of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). We present the case of a 57-year-old man who underwent hemiarch... -
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- Analysis of Sternal Fixation Results According to Plate Type in Sternal Fracture
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Byun CS, Park IH, Hwang WJ, Lee Y, Cho HM
- KMID: 2354370
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):361-365.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.361
BACKGROUND: Sternal fractures are relatively rare, and caused mainly by blunt anterior chest wall trauma. In most cases, sternal fractures are treated conservatively. However, if the patient exhibits problematic symptoms... -
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- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a 1,360-g Premature Neonate after Repairing Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
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Rhee YJ, Han SJ, Chong YY, Kang MW, Kang SK, Yu JH
- KMID: 2354373
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):379-382.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.379
With advancements in complex repairs in neonates with complicated congenital heart diseases, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been increasingly used as cardiac support. ECMO has also been increasingly used for... -
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- Surgical Outcomes of Cardiac Myxoma: Right Minithoracotomy Approach versus Median Sternotomy Approach
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Lee HP, Cho WC, Kim JB, Jung SH, Choo SJ, Chung CH, Lee JW
- KMID: 2354369
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):356-360.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.356
BACKGROUND: The standard approach in treating cardiac myxoma is the median full sternotomy. With the evolution of surgical techniques, the right minithoracotomy approach has emerged as an alternative method. Since... -
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- Outcomes of Surgery for Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return without Total Circulatory Arrest
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Lee Y, Cho JY, Kwon OY, Jang WS
- KMID: 2354366
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):337-343.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.337
BACKGROUND: Recent developments in surgical techniques and hospital care have led to improved outcomes following total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) repair. However, the surgical repair of TAPVR remains associated... -
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- Delayed Surgery for Aortic Dissection after Intravenous Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke
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Choi N, Yoon JE, Park BW, Chang WH, Kim HJ, Lee KB
- KMID: 2354376
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):392-396.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.392
We report a case of aortic dissection masquerading as acute ischemic stroke followed by intravenous thrombolysis. A 59-year-old man presented with dizziness. After examination, the patient had a seizure with... -
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- Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery in Adulthood: Challenges and Outcomes
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Kothari J, Lakhia K, Solanki P, Parmar D, Boraniya H, Patel S
- KMID: 2354374
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):383-386.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.383
Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is an extremely rare, potentially fatal, congenital anomaly with a high mortality rate in the first year of... -
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- Clinical Effect of Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Patients with Mitral Stenosis after Mitral Valve Replacement
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Park KJ, Woo JS, Park JY, Jung JH
- KMID: 2354368
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):350-355.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.350
BACKGROUND: Mitral stenosis (MS) remains one of the important heart diseases. There are many factors that influence the clinical outcomes, and little is known about how left ventricular (LV) dysfunction... -
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- A Korean Multi-Center Survey about Warfarin Management before Gastroenterological Endoscopy in Patients with a History of Mechanical Valve Replacement Surgery
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Son KH, Choi CH, Lee JI, Kim KW, Kim JS, Lee SY, Park KY, Park CH
- KMID: 2354365
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):329-336.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.329
BACKGROUND: Guidelines for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) in the West allow the continued use of warfarin under therapeutic international normalized ratio (INR) level. In Korea, no guidelines have been issued regarding warfarin... -
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- Surgical Results of Monocusp Implantation with Transannular Patch Angioplasty in Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
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Jang WS, Cho JY, Lee JU, Lee Y
- KMID: 2354367
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):344-349.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.344
BACKGROUND: Monocusp reconstruction with a transannular patch (TAP) results in early improvement because it relieves residual volume hypertension during the immediate postoperative period. However, few reports have assessed the long-term... -
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- Pectoralis Muscle Flap Repair Reduces Paradoxical Motion of the Chest Wall in Complex Sternal Wound Dehiscence
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Zeitani J, Russo M, Pompeo E, Sergiacomi GL, Chiariello L
- KMID: 2354371
- Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- 2016 Oct;49(5):366-373.
- doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.366
BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to test the hypothesis that in patients with chronic complex sternum dehiscence, the use of muscle flap repair minimizes the occurrence of paradoxical... -
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