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Combined Transcervical and Median Sternotomy Approach for a Massive Substernal Goiter
Herein, we describe a combined transcervical and median sternotomy approach for a massive substernal goiter causing tracheal stenosis. A goiter of...
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Novel concept of less invasive concomitant surgical aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting avoiding full median sternotomy
In the last decades, minimally invasive procedures have been developed in the therapy of aortic valve disorders. Recently, a novel concept of...
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Intrapericardial bronchogenic cyst extirpated through median sternotomy: a case report
BackgroundBronchogenic cyst sometimes occurs in the mediastinum and rarely in the intrapericardial space. When located in the intrapericardial space,...
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Median sternotomy approach for the repair of esophageal atresia: a case report
BackgroundRepair of esophageal atresia is usually performed through the right thoracic cavity. However, when the upper pouch of the esophagus and...
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Brachial plexus injury and upper rib fracture after median sternotomy in cardiac surgery
ObjectivesSternal retractors utilized during open-heart surgeries through median sternotomy can cause upper rib fractures which sometimes further...
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Mid-term outcomes of right subaxillary approach versus median sternotomy incision for ventricular septal defect with patent ductus arteriosus
BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate and compare two surgical approaches to repair ventricular septal defect (VSD) with patent ductus arteriosus...
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Complete resection of an intrapericardial bronchogenic cyst with median sternotomy showing high CA19-9 level fluid sampling by EBUS-TBNA: a case report
BackgroundAn intrapericardial bronchogenic cyst (IBC) is rare and compresses the surrounding organs, causing symptoms. Resection of an IBC leads to...
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A case of multiple median sternotomy for infection and expanding hematoma in 10 years
BackgroundAfter a median sternotomy, mediastinitis may develop, necessitating reopening of the chest. Rarely, reoperation due to hematoma after...
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Association between frailty and long-term outcomes among patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgery via median sternotomy
ObjectivePreoperative assessment of frailty is important for predicting postoperative outcomes. This study investigated the association between...
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Combined left thoracoscopic and median sternotomy approach to resect aortopulmonary mediastinal paraganglioma following feeding artery embolization: a case report
BackgroundAortopulmonary mediastinal paragangliomas are rare. Complete resection of the tumor is desirable regardless of tumor size in view of the...
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Resection of intracardiac leiomyoma originating from the inferior vena cava through a single median sternotomy incision using a silk suture snare technique: a case report
BackgroundIntracardiac leiomyoma is a rare benign right heart tumor that usually extends from the intravenous system. The patient often has a history...
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Which ultrasound-guided parasternal intercostal nerve block for post-sternotomy pain? Results from a prospective observational study
BackgroundParasternal intercostal blocks (PSB) have been proposed for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing median sternotomy. PSB can be...
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Aortogenic embolic stroke after sleeve pneumonectomy with median sternotomy for lung cancer: a case report
BackgroundThe median sternotomy approach in sleeve pneumonectomy enables diseased lung ventilation in selected cases, which may reduce the difficulty...
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Open Resection of Cervico-Thoracic Neuroblastoma in Children Using an Anterior Cervico-Midline Manubrial Sternotomy Incision
We describe a surgical approach to cervicothoracic neuroblastoma in children which included a cervical incision and a median sternotomy. The...
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Propensity-matched analysis of robotic versus sternotomy approaches for mitral valve replacement
To compare early and medium-term outcomes between robotic and sternotomy approaches for mitral valve replacement (MVR). Clinical data of 1393 cases...
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Compression brace for secondary pectus carinatum in infants and toddlers undergoing cardiac surgery with midline sternotomy
PurposesThis study aimed to retrospectively assess the response to a newly developed compression brace for improving the deformity of the secondary...
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Surgical outcomes associated with partial upper sternotomy in obese aortic disease patients
BackgroundExcellent partial upper sternotomy outcomes have been reported for patients undergoing aortic surgery, but whether this approach is...
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Incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing minimally invasive versus median sternotomy valve surgery: propensity score matching
ObjectivePostoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are common incidents associated with an increased hospital stay, readmissions into the...
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18F-FDG/PET-CT imaging findings after sternotomy
BackgroundThe clinical diagnosis of deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is supported by imaging findings including 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron...
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Redo extended thoracic aortic replacement from aortic root to descending aorta via anterolateral thoracotomy with partial sternotomy for graft infection
A 59-year-old male underwent Bio-Bentall + total arch replacement with a frozen elephant trunk for acute type A aortic dissection before at another...
