The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon
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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · Jun 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyDouble-Wire versus Single-Wire Sternal Closure in Obese Patients: a Randomized Prospective Study.
Background Sternal instability after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a serious complication. Obese patients are at high risk for sternal instability after CABG. This study was conducted to assess the positive impact of double-wire sternal closure on sternal instability. ⋯ Logistic regression analysis showed sternal closure via double wires as an independent protection factor (odds ratio [OR]: 0.276; p = 0.029). Smoking (OR: 5.5; p = 0.006) and postoperative delirium (OR: 3.5; p = 0.033) turned out to be independent risk factors for the development of sternal instability. Conclusion Double-wire sternal closure significantly reduces postoperative sternal instability in obese patients undergoing isolated CABG with LIMA graft.
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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · Oct 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyRenal Function and Urinary Biomarkers in Cardiac Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Three Surgical Techniques.
Background Cardiopulmonary bypass procedure is associated with an increased risk of renal impairment. To which extent structural damage causes functional decline is unknown. We evaluated perioperative kidney injury and function in patients treated with conventional extracorporeal circulation (CECC), minimized extracorporeal circulation (MECC), and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB). ⋯ Heparin management did not influence renal parameters. Conclusion During coronary artery bypass grafting, CECC temporarily induces more tubular injury than MECC or OPCAB. However, late changes of renal function parameters occur irrespective of extracorporeal perfusion mode and even in off-pump surgery.
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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · Oct 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Beneficial Effect of Hypnosis in Elective Cardiac Surgery: A Preliminary Study.
Background Single-session hypnosis has never been evaluated as a premedication technique in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the beneficial effects of clinical hypnotherapy on perioperative anxiety, pain perception, sedation, and necessity for ventilator assistance in patients undergoing CABG. Methods Double-blind, randomized, clinical trial was performed. ⋯ Significantly less total doses of remifentanil (34.4 ± 11.4 vs. 50.0 ± 13.6 mg) and morphine (4.9 ± 3.3 vs. 13.6 ± 2.7 mg) were administered in group A in the postoperative period. Ventilator assistance duration (6.8 ± 2.0 vs. 8.9 ± 2.7 hours) was also shorter in group A when compared with that in group B (p = 0.007). Conclusion Hypnosis session prior to surgery was an effective complementary method in decreasing presurgical anxiety, and it resulted in better pain control as well as reduced ventilator assistance following CABG surgery.
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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · Sep 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialAn Adjusted Calculation Model Allows for Reduced Protamine Doses without Increasing Blood Loss in Cardiac Surgery.
Background Heparin dosage for anticoagulation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is commonly calculated based on the patient's body weight. The protamine-heparin ratio used for heparin reversal varies widely among institutions (0.7-1.3 mg protamine/100 IU heparin). Excess protamine may impair coagulation. ⋯ However, this difference was not found statistically significant (p = 0.074). Conclusion HeProCalc-based dosage of heparin and protamine allowed for reduced protamine use after CPB compared with when conventional calculations were used. Furthermore, HeProCalc-based regimen for heparin reversal suggested less postoperative bleeding, although the difference between the groups was not statistically significant.
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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · Jun 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyRestrictive versus Standard Fluid Regimen in Elective Minilaparotomy Abdominal Aortic Repair-Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.
Objective Elective minilaparotomy abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is associated with a significant number of complications involving respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems, with mortality ranging up to 5%. In our study, we tested the hypothesis that intra- and postoperative intravenous restrictive fluid regimen reduces postoperative morbidity and mortality, and improves the outcome of minilaparotomy AAA repair. Methods From March 2009 to July 2013, 60 patients operated due to AAA were included in a prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT). ⋯ Even though incidence of lethal complication was lower in R-group, the difference did not reach statistical significance. Therefore, we may assume that this study was probably underpowered to estimate the differences in mortality between R- and S-groups. Further multicentric, sufficiently powered RCTs are needed to confirm these findings and to clarify effect of restrictive fluid management on mortality.