Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2014
Superior Vena Cava Drainage During Thoracoscopic Cardiac Surgery: Bilateral Internal Jugular Vein Sheaths Versus One Percutaneous Superior Vena Cava Cannula.
To evaluate bilateral internal jugular vein sheaths as a replacement of one percutaneous superior vena cava cannula for superior vena cava drainage during thoracoscopic cardiac surgery. ⋯ The bilateral internal jugular vein sheaths were a feasible and effective option to replace one percutaneous superior vena cava cannula during thoracoscopic cardiac surgery, with better patient satisfaction.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2014
The impact of intraoperative hypothermia on early postoperative adverse events after radical esophagectomy for cancer: a retrospective cohort study.
To investigate the correlation between intraoperative body temperature and postoperative adverse effects in patients who underwent esophagectomy procedures. ⋯ Intraoperative hypothermia was identified as an independent risk factor for early postoperative adverse events following esophagectomy.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2014
Incidence of and risk factors for cardiovascular complications after thoracic surgery for noncancerous lesions.
The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of and risk factors for cardiovascular complications after thoracic surgery for noncancerous lesions. ⋯ Knowledge of risk factors could help surgical teams to identify high risk patients and adjust modifiable risk factors including optimization of medical conditions, correction of intraoperative hypotension, and appropriate blood and fluid administration in order to reduce perioperative morbidity and mortality.