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Parameters associated with successful weaning of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a systematic review
PurposeVeno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be used to restore organ perfusion in patients with cardiogenic shock until...
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Successful treatment with femoro-femoral venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in traumatic tracheal injury: a case report
BackgroundTraumatic tracheal injury is a rare type of trauma. In this type of injury, catastrophes may occur owing to a failure to secure the...
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for paediatric refractory hypoxic respiratory failure caused by adenovirus in Shanghai: a case series
BackgroundTo assess the outcome of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for severe adenovirus (Adv) pneumonia with refractory hypoxic...
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Lung transplant after long-term veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a case report
BackgroundAlthough the number of patients who undergo extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplantation is increasing...
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by carbon monoxide poisoning and inhalation injury recovered after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation along with direct hemoperfusion with polymyxin B-immobilized fiber column: a case report
BackgroundInhalation injury from smoke or chemical products and carbon monoxide poisoning are major causes of death in burn patients from fire...
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for the anesthetic management of a patient with severe airway stenosis caused by thyroid carcinoma invasion
The treatment of a thyroid carcinoma extending into the thoracic cavity with severe airway stenosis is difficult, since there is a risk of acute...
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Successful pulmonary embolectomy with central extra-corporeal membranous oxygenation for acute pulmonary thromboembolism
The treatment of acute pulmonary thromboembolism with a hemorrhagic condition is quite challenging and it usually presents a clinical dilemma....
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Tracheal bifurcation repair for blunt thoracic trauma in a patient with COVID-19
BackgroundTracheobronchial injury (TBI) is a rare but potentially life-threatening trauma that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. We present a...
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Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for electrical injury induced cardiogenic shock support: a case report
BackgroundHigh voltage electrical injury (HVEI) of more than 1000 V is a potentially devastating form of a multisystem injury associated with high...
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The Role of Extracorporeal Life Support in Thoracic Surgery
Purpose of ReviewExtracorporeal life support (ECLS) is a widely used potential treatment option in patients with severe respiratory or cardiac...
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The role and timing of cardiopulmonary bypass in the surgical repair of traumatic cardiac injury
ObjectivesThe management of traumatic cardiac injury (TCI) may require a prompt treatment, including the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) followed...
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Right ventricular free wall longitudinal strain assessment using offline speckle tracking in COVID-19 patients requiring intensive medical care
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate and confirm the prognostic utility of comprehensive transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) using...
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Tracheobronchial reconstruction by inverted Barclay’s method for tracheobronchial injury in an 8-year-old girl: a case report
BackgroundTracheobronchial injury in children is rare but can be highly fatal in severe cases. Therefore, prompt diagnosis and treatment are...
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Right ventricle-specific therapies in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a sco** review
ObjectiveTo summarize knowledge and identify gaps in evidence regarding treatment of right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) in acute respiratory...
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Iatrogenic bronchial injury findings during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Iatrogenic tracheobronchial injury detected during cardiothoracic surgery should be repaired intraoperatively to ensure safe of postoperative...
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The Use of Mechanical Circulatory Assist Devices for ACS Patients with Cardiogenic Shock and High-Risk PCI
Purpose of ReviewThere has been a significant expansion of the use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices for patient with acute coronary...
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Clinical outcomes of grafted vs. percutaneous axillary intra-aortic balloon pump support as a bridge to transplantation: a propensity score-matched analysis
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to investigate the early and late outcomes of axillary intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) implantation as a...
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ECMO-assisted resection of left main bronchial malignant tumor and left pneumonectomy with comprehensive nursing support: a case report
BackgroundPatients with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) undergoing primary bronchial malignancy resection and left pneumonectomy via...
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Echocardiographic assessment of myocardial function and mechanics during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Background: Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) plays a fundamental role in the management of patients supported with extra-corporeal membrane...
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Characteristics of pediatric thoracic trauma: in view of before and after the establishment of a regional trauma center
PurposePediatric thoracic trauma differs from those of adult in terms of the small anatomy and rapid tissue recovery. Therefore, it is important to...
