• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.129-134
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• 1993

We compared postoperative results according to the different surgical approach in 180 cases of isolated ventricular septal defects operated at the department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in Kyungpook University Hospital from January 1987 to December 1991. Of the 180 cases, 109 were males and 71 females, age ranging from 6 months to 15 years (mean: 5.6 years) and body weight ranging from 6 to 52㎏(mean : 20㎏). According to Soto's classification, perimembranous types were comprised of 119 cases (66％), doubly committed subarterial type 49 cases(27％), and muscular type 12 cases(7％). Patients were divided into three groups according to the incision methods: right atriotomy group (39％), right ventriculotomy group (47％), and pulmonary arteriotomy group (14％). The mean aortic cross clamp time was shorter in right atriotomy group (39 min.) than right ventriculotomy group (79min.) in the cases of large perimembranous VSD (P＜0.001). Spontanous recovery rate of cardiac rhythm after VSD closure was higher in right atriotomy group (51％) than right ventriculotomy group (32％) in the cases of perimembranous VSD (P＜0.05). The incidence of postoperative RBBB was 17.6％ with no statistical differences between right atriotomy group(17.9％) and right ventriculotomy group(19.2％). Overall mortality rate was 5.6％(10 cases) with no significant differences according to surgical approach.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제33권8호
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• pp.648-654
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• 2000

Background: Cardiopulmonary bypass during open heart surgery causes systemic inflammatory respose. IL-10 is an anti-inflammatory cytokine that inhibits inflammatory process and protects organ function by down regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine release and maintenance of blood level balance with pro-inflammatory cytokines. Mateial and Method: Plasma IL-10 levels were measured and analyzed in 22 patients who underwent open heart surgery (11 cases of coronary artery bypass graft, 11 cases of valve replacement) under cardiopulmonary bypass since 1988 January to July at Department of Thoracic and Czardiovascular surgery, Yeungnam University Hospital. 1g of methylprednisolone was administrated to thirteen patients randomly. Blood samp.es were taken and collected at the time of induction of anesthesia, 10 min before cardiopulmonary bypass, 10 min after starting of CPB, 10 min aftr aortic cross clamping, 10 min after ACC release, and 10 min, 2 hours, and `5 hours after CPB respectively. The plasma levels of IL-10 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays(ELISA). Wilcoxon-Raule Sum test was used for statistical analysis. Result: In all 22 patients, cardiopulmonary bypass time was used for statistical analysis. Result: In all 22 patients, cardiopulmonary bypass time was 171$\pm$41.4 min and aortic cross clamp time was 118$\pm$36.5 min. Peak IL-10 level was achieved at 10 min after ACC(361.0$\pm$52.81pg/ml) and was decreased sharply at 2 hours after CPB. Peak IL-10 level was correlated positively with aortic cross clamp time(p=0.011); however, it did not correlated with bypass time(p=0.181). In valve replacement group, mean IL-10 level at peak point was 567.89$\pm$107.69 pg/ml and was significantly higher than that of coronary artery bypass group(205.67$\pm$192.70 pg/ml)(p<0.001). ACC time in valve replacement group was significantly longer than that of coronary artery bypass group(p<0.01), however, bypass time was not(p=0.212). Thirteen patients with steroid pretreatment before starting of CPB showed relatively higher plasma IL-10 level than in control group, however, no statistical significance was noted(p=0.19). Conclusion: plasma level of IL-10 was increased in association with cardiopulmonary bypass and revealed peak at 10 min after ACC release. IL-10 level was correlated positively with ACC time. Therefore, systemic inflammatory respeonse in association with cardiopulmonary bypass could be decreased by reducing ACC time during cardiac surgery.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권10호
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• pp.885-891
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• 1995

In order to test the hypothesis that the pulmonic valve, when used to replace the aortic root as a pulmonary autograft, will remain a viable anatomical structure and will grow and develop normally along with the host, we performed aortic valve replacement with the pulmonary autograft in 15 neonatal piglets. The weight of the donor was 9.3 $\pm$ 0.2 kg, the recipient 9.6 $\pm$ 0.3 kg. Measured diameters of pulmonic annulus were 14 $\pm$ 0.2 mm for autograft and 14.2 $\pm$ 0.2 mm for pulmonary artery homograft. Operation was performed under cardiopulmonary bypass with deep hypothermia [20oC at low flow perfusion [70 ml/kg/min . The mean operation time was 227 $\pm$ 10 min., bypass time 152$\pm$ 7.6 min. and aortic cross clamp time 73$\pm$ 4.6 min.. 9 piglets survived more than 12 hours. One survived 12 days and died of pneumonia and the latest one survived in good condition and sacrificed at postoperative 6th week for cardiac catheterization and pathologic examination that revealed the viability and growing of the pulmonary autograft. Currently we are able to complete the operation with good preservation of cardiac function, and our postoperative care has evolved to the extent that we are now confident enough of having an acceptable percentage of long term survivors to undertake a definite study in this regard.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.580-588
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• 1989

The potential for enhancing myocardial protection by adding high-energy phosphate to cardioplegic solutions [St. Thomas Hospital solution] was investigated in a rat heart model of cardiopulmonary bypass and ischemic arrest. Creatine phosphate was evaluated as an additive to the St. Thomas Hospital cardioplegic solution. Creatine phosphate 10.0 mmol/L as the optimal concentration which improved recovery of aortic flow and cardiac output after a 30 minute period of normothermic [37oC] ischemic arrest. In comparing mechanical function in both groups the mean postischemic recoveries of aortic flow, cardiac output, stroke volume and stroke work [expressed as a percentage of its preischemic control] were significantly greater in STH-CP group than in CP- free control group. In addition to improving function and decreasing CK release, CP reduced reperfusion arrhythmias significantly decreasing the time between cross-clamp removal and return to regular rhythm from 81.8 * 13.9 [sec] in CP-free group to 35.9 * 6.8 [sec] in CP group [P< 0.05] so, exogenous CP exerts potent protective and antiarrhythmic effects when added to the St. Thomas Hospital cardioplegic solution. However, the mechanism of action remains to be elucidated.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권10호
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• pp.892-899
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• 1995

Pancreatitis is a known complication of cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Although ischemia is believed to be a factor, the exact cause of pancreatitis after cardiopulmonary bypass remains unknown.We prospectively studied 67 consecutive patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass for evaluation of the pancreatic injury after cardiopulmonary bypas. Serial measurement of amylase level in serum and urine was done postoperatively. Hyperamylasemia was detected in 15 patients[22.4% , of whom no patient had pancreatitis. There was no significant difference between serum amylase level and parameters such as cardiopulmonay bypass time, aortic cross clamp time, mean blood pressure, rectal temperature, flow rate, and use of circulatory arrest during cardiopulmonary bypass. Hyperamylasuria was detected in 8 patients[11.9% , and urine amylase level was elevated significantly in the groups with prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass, mean blood pressure more than 40mmHg, and rectal temperature more than 20 $^{\circ}$C. We recommend that serum amylase level and/or amylase-creatinine clearance ratio is measured for ealy detection and management of pancreatitis after cardiopulmonary bypass.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.23-30
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• 1995

From January 1985 to December 1992, of 1257 patients who underwent a heart valve replacement 210 [16.8% underwent reoperation on prosthetic heart valves, and 6 of them had a second valve reoperation. The indications for reoperation were structural deterioration [176 cases, 81.5% , prosthetic valve endocarditis [25 cases, 11.6% , paravalvular leak [12 cases, 5.6% , valve thrombosis [2 cases, 0.9% and ascending aortic aneurysm [1 case, 0.4% . Prosthetic valve failure developed most frequently in mitral position [57.9% and prosthetic valve endocarditis and paravalvular leak developed significantly in the aortic valve [40%, 75% [P<0.02 . Mean intervals between the primary valve operation and reoperation were 105.3$\pm$28.4 months in the case of prosthetic valve failure, 61.5$\pm$38.5 months in prosthetic valve endocarditis, 26.8$\pm$31.2 months in paravalvualr leak, and 25.0$\pm$7.0 months in valve thrombosis. In bioprostheses, the intervals were in 102.0$\pm$23.9 months in the aortic valve, and 103.6$\pm$30.8 months in the mitral valve. The overall hospital mortality rate was 7.9% [17/26 : 15% in aortic valve reoperation [6/40 , 6.5% in reoperation on the mitral prostheses [9/135 and 5.7% in multiple valve replacement [2.35 . Low cardiac output syndrome was the most common cause of death [70.6% . Advanced New York Heart Association class [P=0.00298 , explant period [P=0.0031 , aortic cross-clamp time [P=0.0070 , prosthetic valve endocarditis [P=0.0101 , paravalvularr leak [P=0.0096 , and second reoperation [P=0.00036 were the independent risk factors, but age, sex, valve position and multiple valve replacement did not have any influence on operative mortality. Mean follow up period was 38.6$\pm$24.5 months and total patient follow up period was 633.3 patient year. Actuarial survival at 8 year was 97.3$\pm$3.0% and 5 year event-free survival was 80.0$\pm$13.7%. The surgical risk of reoperation on heart valve prostheses in the advanced NYHA class patients is higher, so reoperation before severe hemodynamic impairment occurs is recommended.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.225-233
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• 1996

허혈성 심질환의 치료로서 시행되는 관동맥우회술은 최근 국내에서도 보편적으로 시행되고 있는데 1992년부터 1996까지 영남대학교 의과대학 흉부외과학교실에서 시행한 63례의 관동맥우회술을 대상으로 수술성적 및 술전 위험인자들이 술후 합병증에 미치는 영향을 조사하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 환자의 성별 및 연령을 보면 총 63례의 환자 중 남자가 44례, 여자가 19례였으며 연령 분포는 36세에서 71세까지 평균 $58.3{\pm}8.6$세였으며 50대와 60대에서 대부분을 차지하였다. 원위문합수는 환자당 평균 3.5개의 원위부 문합을 하였으며 수술사망은 6례였으며 술후 합병증으로 부정맥이 7례, 창상감염이 5례, 술후 출혈이 4례, 술중 및 술후 심근경색이 4례, 뇌졸증이 4례, 그리고 위장관 및 신장 합병증이 5례에서 발생하였다. 술후 합병증 발생의 요소를 분석해 본 결과 술전 관동맥질환 발생의 위험인자 중 흡연환자에서 합병증의 발생빈도가 유의하게 증가하였으며(p<0.05) 술전 위험인자로 정맥으로 Nitroglycerin의 투여가 필요했던 경우와 대동맥 차단시간이 2시간 이상인 경우 합병증의 발생빈도가 유의하게 증가하였으며(p<0.05) 특히 65세 이상의 고령 환자의 경우 수술사망율이 유의하게 증가하였다(p<0.05). 이상의 결과로 흡연, 65세 이상의 고령, 술전 정맥으로 Nitroglycerin의 투여가 필요했던 경우 그리고 이식혈관의 수가 많아 대동맥 차단시간이 긴 경우 술중 및 술후 관리에 더욱 섬세한 주의가 필요함을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.164-173
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• 2015

Background: Hypertrophied myocardium is especially vulnerable to ischemic injury. This study aimed to compare the early and late clinical outcomes of three different methods of myocardial protection in patients with aortic stenosis. Methods: This retrospective study included 225 consecutive patients (mean age, 65{\pm}10 years; 123 males) with severe aortic stenosis who underwent aortic valve replacement. Patients were excluded if they had coronary artery disease, an ejection fraction <50%, more than mild aortic regurgitation, or endocarditis. The patients were divided into three groups: group A, which was treated with antegrade and retrograde cold blood cardioplegia; group B, which was treated with antegrade crystalloid cardioplegia using histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution; and group C, treated with retrograde cold blood cardioplegia. Results: Group A contained 70 patients (31.1%), group B contained 74 patients (32.9%), and group C contained 81 patients (36%). The three groups showed significant differences with regard to the proportion of patients with a New York Heart Association functional classification ${\geq}III$ (p=0.035), N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels (p=0.042), ejection fraction (p=0.035), left ventricular dimensions (p<0.001), left ventricular mass index (p<0.001), and right ventricular systolic pressure (p <0.001). Differences in cardiopulmonary bypass time (p=0.532) and aortic cross-clamp time (p=0.48) among the three groups were not statistically significant. During postoperative recovery, no significant differences were found regarding the use of inotropes (p=0.328), mechanical support (n=0), arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, p=0.347; non-sustained ventricular tachycardia, p=0.1), and ventilator support time (p=0.162). No operative mortality occurred. Similarly, no significant differences were found in long-term outcomes. Conclusion: Although the three groups showed some significant differences with regard to patient characteristics, both antegrade crystalloid cardioplegia with HTK solution and retrograde cold blood cardioplegia led to early and late clinical results similar to those achieved with combined antegrade and retrograde cold blood cardioplegia.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2015

Background: We evaluated operative outcomes after third or more cardiac operations for valvular heart disease, and analyzed whether pericardial coverage with artificial membrane is helpful for subsequent reoperation. Methods: From 2000 to 2012, 149 patients (male : female=70 : 79; mean age at operation, $57.0{\pm}11.3$ years) underwent their third to fifth operations for valvular heart disease. Early results were compared between patients who underwent their third operation (n=114) and those who underwent fourth or fifth operation (n=35). Outcomes were also compared between 71 patients who had their pericardium open during the previous operation and 27 patients who had artificial membrane coverage. Results: Intraoperative adverse events occurred in 22 patients (14.8%). Right atrium (n=6) and innominate vein (n=5) were most frequently injured. In-hospital mortality rate was 9.4%. Total cardiopulmonary bypass time ($225{\pm}77$ minutes vs. $287{\pm}134$ minutes, p=0.012) and the time required to prepare aortic cross clamp ($209{\pm}57$ minutes vs. $259{\pm}68$ minutes, p<0.001) increased as reoperations were repeated. However, intraoperative event rate (13.2% vs. 20.0%), in-hospital mortality (9.6% vs. 8.6%) and postoperative complications were not statistically different according to the number of previous operations. Pericardial closure using artificial membrane at previous operation was not beneficial in reducing intraoperative events (25.9% vs. 18.3%) and shortening operation time preparing aortic cross clamp ($248{\pm}64$ minutes vs. $225{\pm}59$ minutes) as compared to no-closure. Conclusion: Clinical outcomes of the third or more operations for valvular heart disease were acceptable in terms of intraoperative adverse events and in-hospital mortality rates. There were no differences in the incidence of intraoperative adverse events, early mortality and postoperative complications between third cardiac operation and fourth or more.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제40권11호
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• pp.727-732
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• 2007

서론: 대동맥 판막 치환술 또는 벤탈수술 대상이 되는 환자들에서 다양한 정도의 승모판막 폐쇄부전이 동반될 수 있다. 대동맥 판막질환과 동반된 승모판막 폐쇄부전의 교정여부를 결정하기 위해서는 폐쇄부전의 원인과 정도, 추가 수술의 위험성을 고려해야 한다. 최근에는 수술시간과 심장 절개를 최소화하는 대동맥 근부를 통한 다양한 승모판막 수술이 시도되고 있다. 본원에서는 대동맥 판막 치환술 또는 벤탈 수술과 함께 기질적 변화가 심하지 않은 승모판막 폐쇄부전증에 대해 효과적인 대동맥 근부를 통한 승모판막 교련 성형술을 시행하였기에 보고한다. 대상 및 방법: 2002년 6월부터 2005년 6월까지 20명의 환자에서 대동맥 판막 치환술(14명), 벤탈(Bentall) 수술(6명)과 함께 대동맥을 통한 승모판막 교련 성형술을 시행하였다. 모든 환자에서 승모판막은 기질적 변화가 심하지 않은 중등도(grade 2) 이하의 부전증을 보였다. 술 전 승모판막 폐쇄부전의 진단은 경흉부 심초음파와 수술 중 경 식도 심초음파로 확진하였으며 수술 후 경흉부 심초음파로 추적 관찰하였다. 모든 환자에서 대동맥판막엽을 제거한 후 대동맥 근부를 통해 한 번의 매트리스 봉합으로 승모판막 교련 성형술을 시행하였다. 결과: 환자들의 평균 나이는 56.2세였고 65% (13명)가 남자였다. 수술 전 승모판막 폐쇄부전 정도는 경도(mild, 1)가 9 (45%)명, 경도와 중등도 사이(mild to moderate)가 8 (40%)명, 그리고 중등 도(moderate, grade 2)가 3 (9%)명이었다. 수술 사망은 없었고 평균 추적기간은 28개월이었다. 경흉부 심초음파로 추적한 승모판막 폐쇄부전은 모든 예에서 호전되었으며(p=0.002) 심실 구출률은 75%에서 호전을 보였다(p=0.005). 평균 대동맥 차단시간은 대동맥 판막 치환술을 받은 환자들에서는 $62.1{\pm}13.9분$, 벤탈 수술을 받은 환자에서는 $137.5{\pm}7.2$분이었다. 결론: 중등도 이하의 승모판막 폐쇄부전을 갖는 선택적인 환자에서 대동맥 판막 치환술 또는 벤탈 수술 시에 대동맥을 통한 승모판막 교련 성형술은 대동맥 차단시간의 증가나 추가의 절개 없이 시행될 수 있는 비교적 간단하고 효과적인 방법이라고 생각한다.