The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2025
Endo-Bentall Repair: Early Results and Feasibility of a Physician-Constructed Endo-Bentall Device.
We present our experience with the endovascular Bentall procedure (Endo-Bentall) using a modular valve conduit in high-risk patients with aortic root pathologies. ⋯ Endo-Bentall repair using a single-stage valve-carrying conduit is feasible and effective, with encouraging early outcomes for highly selected patients with aortic root dissection or aneurysm who are considered not candidates for operation. Long-term follow-up data are needed to assess the persistence of the seal and ongoing durability of this novel technique.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2025
Postoperative Outcomes Following Lung Resection Performed at Private Equity-Acquired Hospitals.
Private equity acquisition of hospitals performing complex operations is increasingly prevalent in the United States healthcare landscape. While comparative health outcomes for common medical conditions have been investigated, the quality of thoracic surgical care in private equity-acquired hospitals is unknown. ⋯ These findings raise concern that private equity-acquired hospitals may provide lower-quality care for patients undergoing common thoracic procedures. Underlying structural factors may contribute to these differences. This motivates further investigation of specialty surgical care performed at private equity-acquired health institutions.