The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · May 2017
Editorial Retraction Of PublicationAdvanced thoracoscopy: What is the critical information in case reports and how do we achieve the next level?
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · May 2017
Meta AnalysisA systematic review and meta-analysis of in situ versus composite bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting.
This meta-analysis examines whether there is any advantage of coronary artery bypass graft with bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) as an in situ versus composite graft. ⋯ Our meta-analysis found that use of BITA as a composite graft configuration facilitated greater internal thoracic artery revascularization but both grafting strategies offer similar clinical outcomes. Our study supports the use of in situ and composite BITA for select patients but high-quality, long-term prospective trials are needed.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · May 2017
Comparative StudySafety of air travel in the immediate postoperative period after anatomic pulmonary resection.
The study objective was to determine whether air travel in the immediate postoperative period after anatomic pulmonary resection is associated with increased morbidity or mortality. ⋯ Overall major complications are rare in the immediate posthospital dismissal period after lung resection. Air travel during this period was not associated with any significant increase in risk of complications when compared with conventional ground transportation and seems to be a safe option for patients after chest tube removal.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · May 2017
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