• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.465-467
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• 2014

We present a patient who developed recurrent angina after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Myocardial single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) demonstrated deterioration in the myocardial perfusion, and coronary angiography revealed an overgrown side branch of the grafted left internal thoracic artery (ITA); otherwise, there were no significant changes compared with previous imaging studies obtained after the CABG. After percutaneous embolization of the grafted left ITA side branch, the angina was resolved and myocardial SPECT showed improved perfusion.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.427-434
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• 2016

Background: Recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of off-pump coronary bypass grafting over the on-pump technique in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). To further reduce the risk of acute kidney injury and the need for renal replacement therapy, even in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting, we adopted protocol-based perioperative management for patients with CKD. Methods: From December 2012 to March 2015, 265 patients underwent isolated off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. To analyze renal function in a stable condition, we excluded 12 dialysis-dependent end stage renal failure and 10 emergency or urgent cases. Among the remaining 243 patients, 208 patients had normal kidney function (normal group), and 35 patients had CKD (CKD group). Minimizing contrast exposure, ensuring adequate hydration, using strict drug dosage adjustment, and optimizing hemodynamic status were key elements of the protocol for the CKD group. Results: The risk of acute kidney injury was about ${\times}3$ higher in the CKD group than in the normal group (p=0.01). Estimated glomerular filtration rates and serum creatinine levels deteriorated until the third postoperative day in the CKD group. However, by adopting protocol-based perioperative management, this transient renal dysfunction recovered to preoperative levels by the fifth postoperative day without requiring renal replacement therapy in all cases. Conclusion: Off-pump coronary bypass surgery combined with this protocol-based perioperative management strategy in patients with non-dialysis-dependent CKD could mostly be performed without renal replacement therapy.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.401-403
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• 1995

Recently we experienced coronary artery bypass graft in two patients over 70years of age. Among them, one case was 74 old year male and the other case was 73 old year male. The coronary artery diseases of them were angiographically diagnosed to triple vessel diseases. We only used great saphenous vein as graft vessel in two patients. The postoperative courses were good except mediastinal bleeding in 1 case. They were discharged with good results. They were still healthy 40 months in one and 30 months in the other after coronary artery bypass grafting.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.153-159
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• 2012

협착이 발생된 관상동맥의 치료를 위해 외과적인 수술방법으로는 이식우회로술이 많이 사용된다. 이식우회로술 시술 시 개존율 향상을 위해서는 최적의 혈관 문합 시술에 대한 연구가 필요하다. 본 연구의 목적은 Y-grafting bypass 와 T-grafting bypass 시술의 효과와 분지각도 및 문합각도 변화에 따른 문합효과를 분석하였다. 이를 위해 기하학적 형상을 최적화하고 각각의 기하학적 형상에 대해 혈류역학적 특성을 비교분석하였다. 이식혈관의 분지각도와 문합각도가 각각 $30^{\circ}$와 $15^{\circ}$일 경우에 LAD 와 LCX 쪽 모두 혈류량이 고르게 분배됨을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제50권5호
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• pp.355-362
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• 2017

Background: Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) procedures can avoid the complications of an on-pump bypass. However, some cases unexpectedly require conversion to cardiopulmonary bypass during OPCABG. The risk factors associated with a sudden need for cardiopulmonary bypass were analyzed. Methods: This retrospective study included 283 subjects scheduled for OPCABG from 2001 to 2010. These were divided into an OPCABG group and an on-pump conversion group. Preoperative, operative, and postoperative variables were compared between the 2 groups. Results: Of the 283 patients scheduled for OPCABG, 47 (16%) were switched to on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The mortality of the both the OPCABG and on-pump conversion groups was not significantly different. The major risk factors for conversion to on-pump CABG were congestive heart failure (CHF) (odds ratio [OR], 3.5; p=0.029), ejection fraction (EF) <35% (OR, 4.4; p=0.012), and preoperative beta-blocker (BB) administration (OR, 0.3; p=0.007). The use of intraoperative (p=0.007) and postoperative (p=0.021) inotropics was significantly higher in the conversion group. The amount of postoperative drainage (p<0.001) and transfusion (p<0.001) also was significantly higher in the conversion group. There were no significant differences in stroke or cardiovascular complications between the groups over the course of short-term and long-term follow-up. Conclusion: Patients who undergo OPCABG and have CHF or a lower EF (<35%) are more likely to undergo on-pump conversion, while preoperative BB administration could help prevent conversions from OPCABG to on-pump CABG.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.468-472
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• 2014

Diffuse refractory vascular spasms associated with coronary bypass artery grafting (CABG) are rare but devastating. A 42-year-old male patient with a past history of stent insertion was referred for the surgical treatment of a recurrent left main coronary artery disease. A hemodynamic derangement developed during graft harvesting, necessitating a hurried initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Although CABG was carried out as planned, the patient could not be weaned from the bypass. An emergency coronary angiography demonstrated a diffuse spasm of both native coronary arteries and grafts. CPB was switched to the femorofemoral extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO). Although he managed to recover from heart failure, his discharge was delayed due to the ischemic injury of the lower limb secondary to cannulation for ECMO. We reviewed the case and literature, placing emphasis on the predisposing factors and appropriate management.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제39권8호
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• pp.604-610
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• 2006

배경 : 최근 중재적 시술과 심부전에 대한 내과적 치료의 발전으로 관상동맥우회술의 대상이 되는 허혈성 심근질환을 가진 환자들이 늘어나고 있다. 우리는 좌심실 기능이 감소된 이러한 환자들에 시행 된 관상동맥우회술의 결과를 후향적으로 분석하여 중단기 결과를 알아보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년 1월부터 2005년 6월까지 관상동맥우회술을 시행 받은 1,143 명의 환자 중 죄심실박출지수가 35% 이하인 환자는 144명이었다. 인공심폐기를 사용하지 않고 관상동맥우회술(‘off-pump’ coronary artery bypass grafting, OPCAB) 을 시행한 경우가 66예(45.8%), 인공심폐기를 사용하고 뛰는 심장에서 관상동맥우회술(on-pump beating heart coronary artery bypass grafting)을 시행한 경우가 34예(23.6%), 전통적인 관상동맥우회술(conventional coronary artery bypass grafting)을 시행한 경우가 44예(30.6%) 였다. 동반된 심장수술로는 승모판륜 성형술을 포함하여 35명(24.3%)의 환자들에서 48건이 시행되었다. 결과: 환자당 원위 문합수는 $3.5{\pm}1.3%$개였고 술 후 중환자실 체류기간과 재원기간의 중간값은 각각 2일과 8일이었다. 조기 사망은 6명(4.2%)으로 심실성 빈맥으로 인한 경우가 5명, 소장경색이 1명이었다. 평균 추적기간은 $21{\pm}14%(2{\sim}54$개월)였다. 1년 생존율은 $95{\pm}2%$, 3년 생존율은 $83{\pm}7%$였고 심장관련 event-free 1년, 3년 생존율은 각각 ${88{\pm}3%,\;69{\pm}7%}$였다. 결론: 만족할 만한 중단기 결과에 따라 허혈성 심근질환에서도 적극적으로 관상동맥우회술이 시행되어야 할 것으로 생각되며 술 후 심실성 빈맥에 대한 치료를 집중적으로 시행한다면 더 좋은 결과를 보이리라 생각된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.105-109
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• 2017

Coronary arterial involvement in Takayasu arteritis (TA) is not uncommon. Herein, we describe a case of TA with celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery occlusion combined with coronary artery disease. Bilateral huge internal thoracic arteries (ITAs) and the inferior mesenteric artery provided the major visceral collateral circulation. After percutaneous intervention to the right coronary artery, off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting for the left coronary territory was done using a right ITA graft and its large side branch because of its relatively minor contribution to the visceral collateral circulation.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.151-159
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• 2000

background: The right gastroepiploic artery(RGEA) has been use in coronary artery bypass grafting from 1987. The RGEA is the most useful arterial conduit in coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG) followed by the internal mammary artery, Materials and method: From Septermber 1998 to February 1999 the RGEA was used for coronary artery bypass grafting in 11 patients 10 males and 1 female. Postoperative angiography was performed in all of the patients before discharge Result: Early patent rate of the RGEA was 100%. The flow competition of the REGA graft was seen in 4 patients(36.4%) The flow pattern war RGEA dependent type in the inner diameter of the recipient coronary artery 1.5 mm the inner diameter of the RGEA 2.5 mm and the rtio of inner diameter of the RGEA and the recipient coronary artery 1(p<0.05) Conclusion : Early results of CABG with RGEA was satisfactory. However the RGEA graft has a tendency of flow competition in relation to the inner diameter of graft. Preoperative angiographic evaluation for RGEA and meticulous operative technique are required for a good surgical results.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.251-253
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• 2012

We report a redo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in a 55-year-old man. Angina recurred 7 years after the initial surgery. Coronary angiography showed all patent grafts except a faint visualization of the in situ right gastroepiploic artery (RGEA) graft, which was anastomosed to the posterior descending coronary artery, associated with celiac axis stenosis. Redo-CABG was performed at postoperative 10 years because of aggravated angina and decreased perfusion of the inferior wall in the myocardial single photon emission computed tomography. The saphenous vein graft was interposed between the 2 in situ grafts used previously; the right internal thoracic artery and RGEA grafts. Angina was relieved and myocardial perfusion was improved.