Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
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Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg · Sep 2011
Surgery for hemoptysis in various pulmonary tuberculous lesions: a prospective study.
Hemoptysis due to pulmonary tuberculous lesions is a common cause of morbidity, and occasionally mortality. The aim of this study is to evaluate the surgical outcome of hemoptysis in patients with various tuberculous pulmonary lesions. A total of 45 cases who underwent surgical procedures for various pulmonary tuberculous lesions with hemoptysis were included in this study. ⋯ There was one case (6.2%) of mortality in group A. Tuberculous cavity is the common pulmonary lesion which can result in major and massive hemoptysis, therefore, we recommend early surgical resection of tuberculous cavities to avoid life-threatening hemoptysis. Limited resection should be avoided to prevent recurrence.
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Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg · Sep 2011
Left ventricle unloading by percutaneous pigtail during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Arterial-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is more and more used as first line mechanical support in acute cardiopulmonary failure. Important pitfall of this technique is the inappropriate unloading of left ventricle (LV) in case of myocardial insufficiency, leading to pulmonary stasis and inadequate myocardial recovery. ⋯ Echographic guidance is sufficient to pigtail positioning and follow-up monitoring avoiding catheterization laboratory transport. With this approach we were able to support three different patients, resolving LV distension and preventing lung congestion, without major complication.
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Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg · Sep 2011
Case ReportsTotal cricoidectomy and laryngotracheal reconstruction for subglottic stenosis with glottic involvement.
We present a case of subglottic stenosis involving the glottis with inflammatory destruction of the cricoid cartilage after prolonged endotracheal intubation. Total cricoidectomy and laryngotracheal anastomosis were performed with T-tube placement that was retained for five months postoperatively. ⋯ Good respiratory and phonatory results were obtained during normal daily activity, although a slightly hoarse voice was present, but no aspiration was observed. Total cricoidectomy and laryngotracheal reconstruction may be considered suitable for subglottic stenosis with glottic involvement, if accompanied by inflammatory destruction of the cricoid cartilage.
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Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg · Sep 2011
ReviewIs preoperative physiotherapy/pulmonary rehabilitation beneficial in lung resection patients?
A best evidence topic in thoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether preoperative physiotherapy/pulmonary rehabilitation is beneficial for patients undergoing lung resection. Ten papers were identified using the reported search, of which five represented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. ⋯ A prospective randomised controlled study in 1997, showed that two weeks of PRP followed by two months of postoperative rehabilitation produced a better predicted postoperative forced expiratory volume in one second in the study group than in the control group at three months (lobectomy + 570 ml vs. -70 ml; pneumonectomy + 680 ml vs. -110 ml). We conclude that preoperative physiotherapy improves exercise capacity and preserves pulmonary function following surgery. Whether these benefits translate into a reduction in postoperative pulmonary complication is uncertain.
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Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg · Sep 2011
ReviewIs surgery indicated in patients with stage IIIa lung cancer and mediastinal nodal involvement?
The role of surgery in the treatment of patients with stage IIIa non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and mediastinal node involvement is examined in this best evidence topic according to a structured protocol. A total of 579 papers were identified using the outlined search, 12 of which were deemed to represent the best available evidence. From the data summarized, we conclude that surgery, as part of a multimodality therapeutic approach, offers a survival benefit for patients with resectable N2 NSCLC. ⋯ All studies evaluated reported a better outcome in patients with ypN0 (i.e. postinduction N0 disease). However, surgery should not be denied to patients with ypN1-N2, as there is evidence to demonstrate a significant improvement in survival time in all patients able to undergo surgery after induction chemo-radiotherapy. In conclusion, although some of the evidence available is equivocal regarding the survival benefit of resection for stage IIIa N2 disease, the authors believe surgery should be considered as part of a multimodality therapeutic strategy for patients with advanced nodal disease.