• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.296-306
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• 1992

A 6 year experience with the bileaflet St. Jude Medical valve is reported. Between Feb. 1986 and Dec. 1992, 68 patients received 87 such valves[36 mitral, 13 aortic, and 19 double mitral-aortic valve replacements]. The results are summarized as follows 1. There were 35 male and 33 female patients ranging in age from 17 to 55 years the mean age of 35.3 $\pm$ 9.7 years. 2. The mean aortic clamp time[ACT] of the MVR, AVR and DVR groups were 91.5$\pm$16.4, 117.2$\pm$28.7 and 165.5$\pm$24.1 minutes. The mean total bypass time [TBT] of the MVR, AVR and DVR groups were 112.8$\pm$19.5, 134.7$\pm$31.4 and 192.2$\pm$28.5 minutes. 3. Eighty seven valves were used [55 mitral site, 32 aortic site]. 31mm[20], 33mm[15], 29mm[15], 27mm[2], 25mm[2] and 35mm[1] were used in mitral site and 23mm[13], 21mm[8], 19mm[7] and 25mm[4] were used in the aortic site. In the DVR, there were valve combinations such as 4 cases of M[29mm]-A[19mm], 4 of M[31mm]-A[23mm], 3 of M[33mm]-A[23mm] and others. 4. Preoperative NYHA functional classes were II [3 cases], III [46 cases], IV[19 cases] and improved to I [52 cases] and Il [13 cases] postoperatively. 5 Early postoperative complications were occurred in 15 cases[2Z.l%] and there were LOS in 5 cases[7.4%], arrythmia [3 cases], wound infection [2 cases], hepatitis [2 cases], sudden cardiac arrest [2 cases] and postoperative bleeding [1 case]. The early hospital death was occurred in 3 cases[4.4%] with LOS [1 case] and sudden cardiac arrest [2 cases]. 6. Mean follow-up time of survival cases[65 cases] was 31.3$\pm$21.9 months and the total follow-up time was 169.8 patient-years. Late postoperative complications were occurred in 4 cases[2 thromboembolism, 1 paravalvular leak, 1 thromboembolism br paravalvular leak, 1 valve endocarditis] with the occurrence rate as 2.35% per patient-years. Reoperation was performed in 2 cases [1 paravalvular leak, 1 left atrial thrombus] and there was one [1.5%] late valve related death. Therefore the 6 year complication free rate was 90.6% and 6 year actuarial survival rate was 98.3$\pm$1.7%. On the basis of this experience and the results, SJMvalve appears to be one of the best performing mechanical prosthesis currently available, in terms of both hemodynamics and lower complications with warfarin antioagulation.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.206-212
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• 2023

Background: Delayed sternal closure (DSC) is a useful option for patients with intractable bleeding and hemodynamic instability due to prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass and a preoperative bleeding tendency. Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) has been widely used for sternal wound problems, but only rarely for DSC, and its efficacy for mediastinal drainage immediately after cardiac surgery has not been well established. Therefore, we evaluated the usefulness of DSC using VAC in adult cardiac surgery. Methods: We analyzed 33 patients who underwent DSC using VAC from January 2017 to July 2022. After packing sterile gauze around the heart surface and great vessels, VAC was applied directly without sternal self-retaining retractors and mediastinal drain tubes. Results: Twenty-one patients (63.6%) underwent emergency surgery for conditions including type A acute aortic dissection (n=13), and 8 patients (24.2%) received postoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support. Intractable bleeding (n=25) was the most common reason for an open sternum. The median duration of open sternum was 2 days (interquartile range [25th-75th pertentiles], 2-3.25 days) and 9 patients underwent VAC application more than once. The overall in-hospital mortality rate was 27.3%. Superficial wound problems occurred in 10 patients (30.3%), and there were no deep sternal wound infections. Conclusion: For patients with an open sternum, VAC alone, which is effective for mediastinal drainage and cardiac decompression, had an acceptable superficial wound infection rate and no deep sternal wound infections. In adult cardiac surgery, DSC using VAC may be useful in patients with intractable bleeding or unstable hemodynamics with myocardial edema.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제56권6호
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• pp.374-386
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• 2023

Background: The heightened morbidity and mortality associated with repeat cardiac surgery are well documented. Redo median sternotomy (MS) and minimally invasive valve surgery are options for patients with prior cardiac surgery who require mitral valve surgery (MVS). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the outcomes of redo MS and minimally invasive MVS (MIMVS) in this population. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Scopus for studies comparing outcomes of redo MS and MIMVS for MVS. To calculate risk ratios (RRs) for binary outcomes and weighted mean differences (MDs) for continuous data, we employed a random-effects model. Results: We included 12 retrospective observational studies, comprising 4157 participants (675 for MIMVS; 3482 for redo MS). Reductions in mortality (RR, 0.54; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.37-0.80), length of hospital stay (MD, -4.23; 95% CI, -5.77 to -2.68), length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay (MD, -2.02; 95% CI, -3.17 to -0.88), and new-onset acute kidney injury (AKI) risk (odds ratio, 0.34; 95% CI, 0.19 to 0.61) were statistically significant and favored MIMVS (p<0.05). No significant differences were observed in aortic cross-clamp time, cardiopulmonary bypass time, or risk of perioperative stroke, new-onset atrial fibrillation, surgical site infection, or reoperation for bleeding (p>0.05). Conclusion: The current literature, which primarily consists of retrospective comparisons, underscores certain benefits of MIMVS over redo MS. These include decreased mortality, shorter hospital and ICU stays, and reduced AKI risk. Given the lack of high-quality evidence, prospective randomized control trials with adequate power are necessary to investigate long-term outcomes.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권8호
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• pp.722-725
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• 1999

배경: 개심술에서 신속하고 안전한 접근과 미관상 나은 상처를 얻기 위해, 우전외측개흉으로 성인의 심방중 격결손증과 판막질환의 수술을 시행하였다. 방법: 본원에서는 1989년부터 1998년 6월까지 우전외측 개흉술 을 통하여 44예의 개심술을 시행하였고, 수술시간, 심폐우회시간, 대동맥 차단시간, 술 후 출혈량, 중환자실 재실기간, 술 후 퇴원일 등을 정중흉골절개로 수술한 경우와 비교하였다. 결과: 두 군간의 유의한 차이는 없 었고, 전예에서 사망이나 이 접근법과 관련된 이환의 증감은 찾을 수 없었다. 우전외측 개흉술로 안전하고 만족스러운 미용상의 결과를 얻었다. 결론: 우전외측개흉술은 좋은 수술시야를 제공하고 미용상 우수하고 수술의 위험을 증가시키지 않는 부분적으로 정중흉골절개를 대신할 수 있는 안전한 접근법이다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.93-97
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• 2013

Background: Minimally invasive cardiac surgery has emerged as an alternative to conventional open surgery. This report reviews our experience with atrial septal defect using the da VinciTM surgical robot system. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 50 consecutive patients who underwent atrial septal defect repair using the da VinciTM surgical robot system between October 2007 and May 2011. Among these, 13 patients (26%) were approached through a totally endoscopic approach and the others by mini-thoracotomy. Nineteen patients had concomitant procedures including tricuspid annuloplasty (n=10), mitral valvuloplasty (n=9), and maze procedure (n=4). The mean follow-up duration was $16.9{\pm}10.4$ months. Results: No remnant interatrial shunt was detected by intraoperative or postoperative echocardiography. The atrial septal defects were mainly repaired by Gore-Tex patch closure (80%). There was no operative mortality or serious surgical complications. The aortic cross clamping time and cardiopulmonary bypass time were $74.1{\pm}32.2$ and $157.6{\pm}49.7$ minutes, respectively. The postoperative hospital stay was $5.5{\pm}3.3$ days. Conclusion: The atrial septal defect repair with concomitant procedures like mitral valve repair or tricuspid valve repair using the da VinciTM system is a feasible method. In addition, in selected patients, complete port access can be helpful for better cosmetic results and less musculoskeletal injury.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.186-193
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• 2023

Background: Complete surgical excision is the only curative treatment for primary cardiac tumors. For wide excision, interatrial septal reconstruction (ISR) is commonly performed. We hypothesized that ISR may increase the risk of postoperative atrial tachyarrhythmia (AT) after surgical resection of cardiac myxoma. Methods: After excluding patients with a history of cardiac surgery and concomitant procedures unrelated to tumor resection and those with AT or permanent pacemakers, we finally enrolled 272 adult patients who underwent benign cardiac tumor surgery from 1995 to 2021 at our institution. They were divided into the ISR (n=184) and non-ISR (n=88) groups. The primary outcome was postoperative new-onset AT. Results: The study cohort predominantly consisted of women (66.2%), with a mean age of 57.2±13.6 years. The incidence of postoperative new-onset AT was 15.4%. No 30-day mortality or recurrence was observed. The cardiopulmonary bypass time and aortic cross-clamping time were significantly longer in the ISR group than in the non-ISR group (p<0.001). The median duration of hospital stay of all patients was 6.0 days (interquartile range, 5.0-7.0 days), and no significant difference was observed between the 2 groups (p=0.329). ISR was not an independent predictor of new-onset AT (p=0.248). Male sex and hypertension were found to be independent predictors of new-onset AT. Conclusion: ISR was not a significant predictor of postoperative new-onset AT. ISR might be a feasible and safe procedure for surgical resection of cardiac myxoma and should be considered if needed.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.14-21
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• 2009

배경: 심방세동은 관상동맥우회로술후 흔히 발생하는 합병증으로, 대부분 일시적이고 양호한 경과를 보이나, 혈전색전증의 위험성을 증가시키며, 유병률의 증가와 재원기간의 증가로 인하여 의료비용의 증가를 초래할 수 있다. 대상 및 방법: 1994년 1월 1일부터 2007년 12월 31일까지 단독관상동맥우회술을 시행한 190명의 환자 중 수술 후 심방세동이 발생한 군(1군: n=139)과 발생하지 않은 군(2군: n=51)을 나누어 수술 후 심방세동 발생율, 환자의 특성, 수술관련 인자 및 수술 후 심방세동 발생으로 인한 결과를 의무기록을 토대로 후향적으로 분석하였다. 결과: 수술 후 심방세동의 발생율은 26.8%였으며, 퇴원전까지 정상동방결절리듬으로 회복된 경우는 82.4%였고, 심방세동 발생 환자의 82.4%는 수술 후 3일 이내에 발생하였다. 술후 심방세동군에서는 나이가 유의하게 많았으며, 대동맥겸자 차단시간의 차이는 없었으나, 대동맥 겸차차단 해제시 자발적으로 정상 심전도를 회복하지 못한 경우가 많았으며, 체외순환시간이 더 긴 것으로 나타났다. 수술후 베타차단제의 사용이 심방세동의 발생을 감소시키는 것으로 나타났으며, 재원기간의 차이는 없었으나, 중환자실 체류기간은 심방세동군에서 유의하게 길었다. 다변량 분석에서는 연령, 대동맥겸차 해제후 자발적 심박동 회복여부, 중환자실 재원기간 및 술후 베타 차단제의 사용이 유의한 인자로 분석되었다. 결론: 관상동맥우회로술후 심방세동은 매우 흔한 합병증으로 유병률이 증가되며, 중환자실 재원기간의 증가를 초래한다. 따라서, 술후 심방세동의 발생을 예방하기 위한 조치들이 필요할 것으로 생각되며, 특별한 금기사항이 없다면, 술후 베타 차단제를 적극적으로 사용하는 것이 좋을 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.220-238
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• 1976

Six cases of congenital heart disease were operated on by means of cardiopulmonary bypass between December, 1975 and April, 1976. Two cases of ventricular septal defects (VSD), two cases of VSD, associated with ruptured aneurysm of sinus Valsalva, two cases of atrial septal defects (ASD) and one case of pulmonic stenosis with patent ductus arteriosus were operated. Sarns roller pumps and Bentley Temptrol oxygenators were used for extracorporeal circulation. Pump oxygenator was primed with Ringer's lactate solution, 5% dextrose in water, mannitol, and ACD blood. Flow rate ranged from 2.0 to $2.4L/M^2/min$. Bicarbonate was added to the oxygenator with estimated amount as 15 mEq/L/hr. Venous catheters were introduced into superior and inferior vena cava, and oxygenated blood was returned to the body through aortic cannula inserted into ascending aorta. Moderate hypothermia ($30^{\circ}C$) was induced by core cooling. Aorta was cross clamped for 15 minutes and released for 3 minutes, and repeated clamping when necessary. Atrial and ventricular septal efects were closed by direct sutures. Aneurysms of sinus Valsalva ruptured into the right ventricle were repaired through right ventriculotomy by d:rect closure with Dacron patch reinforcement. Cardiopulmonary bypass time varied from 66 to 209 minutes, and aorta cross clamping time ranged from 13 to 56 minutes. Postoperative bleeding was minimal except one case who needed for evacuation of substernal hematoma. Intra- and postoperative urinary output was satisfactory. Acid-base balance, partial pressure of $O_2$, electrolytes, and hematological changes during intra- and post-perfusion period remained at the acceptable ranges. No mortality was experienced.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.182-192
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• 1985

[here are so many reports that pulsatile blood flow provides physiologic organ perfusions during cardiopulmonary bypass. So, we compared the recent 30 cases undergoing cardiac surgery by Cobe-Stckert pulsatile roller pump with another 30 cases by Polystan nonpulsatile roller pump. Pulsatile flow was applied during aortic-cross clamping period when synchronized to internal EKG simulator, and perfusion mode was changed to continuous nonpulsatile flow after declamping of aorta. Age, sex, weight, and disease entities were comparable and operative techniques were similar between two groups. 1. There were no differences in average ACC time, ECC time, and Operation time. 2. Postoperative artificial respiration time was 6hrs 30mins in nonpulsatile group and 4hrs 48mins in pulsatile group, and detubation time after ventilator weaning was 2hrs 44mins in nonpulsatile group and 1hrs 43mins in pulsatile group. 3. Average pulse pressure was 8mmHg in nonpulsatile group and 55mmHg in pulsatile group, and a mean arterial pressure was 66.0mmHg in nonpulsatile group and 60.7mmHg in pulsatile group. 4. Mean urine-output during ACC;ECC period was 9.717.3;9.913.2ml/kg/hr in nonpulsatile group and 14.215.0;15.817.5 in pulsatile group [p<0, 05], and thereafter progressive decrease of differences in urine output between two groups until POD 2, and lesser amounts of diuretics was needed in pulsatile group during same postoperative period. Serum BUN/Cr level showed no specific difference and urine concentration power was well preserved in both groups. 5. Plasma proteins and other Enzymes showed no differences between two groups, but serum GOT/GPT level was higher in nonpulsatile group till POD 2. 6. Serum Electrolytes showed no differences between two groups. 7. WBC, RBC, Platelet counts, Hgb and Hct were not different and Coagulogram was well preserved in both groups. 8. Plasma free Hgb level was 7.09mg% in pulsatile group compared with 3.48mg% in pulsatile group on POD 1 but was normalized on POD 2. Gross hemoglobinuria after ECC was noted in 6 cases [20%] of pulsatile group and 4 cases [13%] of nonpulsatile group. 9. In both groups, most patients were included in NYHA class III to IV [28 cases;93% in nonpulsatile group, 22 cases;73% in pulsatile group] preoperatively, and well improved to class I to 11[22 cases; 73% in nonpulsatile group, 30 cases; 100% in pulsatile group] postoperatively. There were 7 operative mortalities in nonpulsatile group only, which were 5 cases of TOF with hepatic failure, 1 case of multiple VSDs with low out-put syndrome, and 1 case of mitral valvular heart disease with cardiomyopathy. We concluded that the new, commercially available Cobe-Stckert pulsatile roller pump device was safe, simple, and reliable.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.426-433
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• 2009

배경: 최근 신생아기에 선천성 심질환을 심폐우회술을 이용해서 성공적인 조기 교정을 하는데 있어서 상당한 진전이 이루어졌다. 이 연구의 목적은 체외순환 하에서의 신생아 개심술의 조기 성적을 알아보는 것이다. 대상 및 방법: 2002년 2월부터 2007년 12월까지 55명의 신생아에서 개심슬을 시행하였다. 술전 상태, 수술 방법, 술후 이병률과 사망률을 알아보기 위해서 후향적인 조사를 하였다. 평균 연령과 체중은 각각 13.5일, 3.2 kg이었다. 진단은 대 혈관전위 14예, 전폐정맥연결이상 7예, 큰 심실 중격결손 7예, 심실중격결손이 동반된 대등맥축착 6예, 대동맥궁단절 5예 및 기타 16예로 분포되어 있었다. 결과: 평균 대동맥차단시간은 62.2분이었다. 심도 저체온하 완전순환정지(평균 기간 22.5분)는 6예에서 적용되었다. 술후 체외순환의 이탈이 어려웠던 경우가 6예 있었다. 흉골을 봉합하지 못하고 수술실을 나왔던 환아가 4명 있었다. 저심박출증과 급성 신부전이 각각 3예씩 있었다. 평균 인공 호흡기 사용기간은 70.5시간, 평균 집중치료실 재원기간은 14.9일이었다. 술후 합병증은 27명(49.1%)에서 나타났다. 술후 평균 추적관찰 기간은 23.8개월이었다. 술후 사망률은 12.7% (7예)였는데, 조기 병원사망예가 5예, 만기 사망예가 2예였다. 결론: 최근 본원에서의 체외순환을 이용한 신생아기 개심술의 조기 성적은 비교적 양호하였다. 향후 장기 생존과 만기 합병증을 알아보기 위해서 더 긴 추적 관찰을 요한다.