The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2023
Outcomes of lung transplantation from donors with a history of substance abuse.
The study objective was to determine whether donor substance abuse (opioid overdose death, opioid use, cigarette or marijuana smoking) impacts lung acceptance and recipient outcomes. ⋯ Donor acceptance was impacted by cigarette smoking but not opioid use, opioid overdose death, or marijuana use. Graft outcomes and recipient survival were similar for recipients of lungs from donors who abused substances.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2023
Surgical outcomes of infective endocarditis in pediatrics: Moving the needle to a contemporary, multidisciplinary approach.
Infective endocarditis (IE) is an uncommon disease in children that, when present, is accompanied by significant morbidity and mortality. The presence of congenital heart disease often complicates management. The aim of the present study is to describe the characteristics and outcomes of children undergoing surgery for IE. ⋯ Children with IE can undergo surgery with acceptable results. The morbidity, but not mortality, is driven by embolic complications. Staphylococcus spp and native valve involvement are significant risk factors. VIDEO ABSTRACT.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2023
Editorial CommentCommentary: Mechanical bridge over troubled waters.