• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.56-58
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• 2023

Untreated severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is associated with poor outcomes. Functional TR occurs secondary to dilatation of the annulus and tethering of the leaflets. Ring annuloplasty alone can correct most cases, but is insufficient in cases of severe annular dilatation due to severe leaflet tethering. In such cases, a tricuspid edge-to-edge technique may be an option. However, stitching of the leaflet tips alone is likely to result in tearing of the leaflets. Approximation of the durable chordae tendineae is considered helpful for this problem. Herein, we present the case of a 39-year-old man who had undergone open-heart surgery for acute type A aortic dissection 13 months earlier. A right mini-thoracotomy approach with a beating-heart strategy was used, which did not require unnecessary pericardial adhesiolysis and dissection. This technique had the advantage of reducing the operation time and the risk of bleeding. To summarize, we present a case of tricuspid valve repair in a high-risk patient with severe leaflet tethering that was successfully managed using these methods.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.362-370
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• 1984

The term corrected transposition of great arteries [hereafter referred to as corrected TGA] of the heart in which there is both a discordant atrio-ventricular relationship and transposition of the great vessels. Usually situs solitus is present, while the ventricles are inverted showing an l -loop. The great vessels are transposed and in the l-position so that the pulmonary artery arises from the right-sided morphological left ventricle and the anteriorly l- transposed aorta arises from the left-sided morphological right ventricle yielding an SLL pattern. In the majority of cases, associated lesions are common. The most frequent are ventricular septal defect, obstruction to the pulmonary outflow tract, tricuspid valve incompetence and atrio-ventricular conduction abnormalities. In the rare cases, no associated conditions are present and hemodynamic pathways are normal. In the report, we present one case of a 20 year-old male having corrected TGA associated with severe tricuspid valve incompetence, was corrected by tricuspid valve replacement, directly developed a supra-ventricular tachycardia but was controlled by calcium-entry blocker, verapamil, successfully.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.615-618
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• 1998

체 동-정맥루는 보기 드물지만 과운동성 순환을 일으켜, 미발견시 울혈성 심부전증까지 야기시키는 원인질환중 하나이다. 본 교실에서는 아주 희귀한 후천성 동-정맥루 1례를 경험하였다. 환자는 61세 여자로 우측 흉쇄관절 탈구에 대한 경피적 강선고정술후 울혈성 심부전증을 나타내었다. 수술은 대동맥과 무명정맥사이에 발생한 동-정맥루를 폐쇄하고, 심한 삼첨판 폐쇄부전에 대한 삼첨판 판륜성형술을 동시에 시행하였다. 술후 환자는 증상으로부터 완전히 회복되어 퇴원하였으며, 약 2년 6개월 추적기간중 상태 양호하다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.213-226
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• 1978

One hundred cases of open heart surgery were done at this Department in 1977. There were 65 congenital anomaly and 35 acquired diseases. Out of 65 cases of congenital malformation 35 acyanotic and 30 cyanotic cases were found. Fifteen cases of ventricular septal defect and 29 tetralogy of Fallot were noted eight patients expired out of 65 congenital anomaly [12.3%] , 4 out of 35 acyanotic [11. 4%] and 4 among 30 cyanotic anomaly[13.3%]. Among 35 cases of acquired heart disease 3 atrial myxoma [2 left and one right] and 32 valvular lesions were noted. In two cases open mitral commissurotomy, and in 30 valve replacement were done. Twenty-two single valve and 8 double valve replacement were done. Seven patients expired out of 30 patients [23.3%]. Among 22 single valve replacement cases 2 and among 8 double valve 5 died. ~ In eighteen mitral valve replacement cases 2 deaths occurred. One mitral insufficiency patient who expired suffered from severe pulmonary` hypertension [PA=120/67mmHg], tricuspid insufficiency and a large ventricular septal defect. The patient underwent mitral valve replacement, tricuspid annuloplasty and patch closure of ventricular septal defect. Over all mortality rate for 100 open heart surgery cases was 15%. Since 1977 open heart surgery cases were done routinely in this institution and cases are increasing rapidly. With present rapid improvement of economical status and introduction of medical insurance system, open heart surgery will be firmly established in Korea in the very near future.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.753-759
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• 1989

Recently, the arterial switch operation has received more interest and increased application for many patients with TGA [Transposition of the Great Arteries]. Not all patients, however, are suitable candidates for this approach, and its success will be measured against the Senning procedure. From June 1982 through June 1989, 48 consecutive patients underwent correction of TGA by a modification of the Senning procedure in our hospital. 34 were males and 14 females, with ages ranging from 3 months to 99 months [mean age 14 months]. The patients were divided into two groups, group I [TGA with intact ventricular septum or without significant pulmonary hypertension] and group II [TGA with significant pulmonary hypertension]. The hospital mortality was 9.5 % in group I and 55.6 % in group lI. 31 patients were discharged from the hospital after a Senning operation and have been followed a mean of 31.2 months. There were 5 late deaths, 3 in group I and 2 in group II. All patients were followed up with EKG, echocardiogram, and in several cases, Holter monitor and cardiac catheterization and angiography were also performed. There have been arrhythmias in 7, superior vena caval obstruction in 5, pulmonary venous obstruction in 2 and tricuspid insufficiency and/or right ventricular dysfunction in 16 patients. The Senning operation for Simple TGA can be performed with a low operative mortality and morbidity, but tricuspid insufficiency and/or depressed right ventricular function can be a problem with prolonged follow up.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.69-74
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• 1975

Twenty-nine cases of ventricular septal defect operated in this department during the period from 1969 to May 1975 were presented. Out of 29 cases, there were 20 cases of type II defects, 8 cases of type I, and one case of type III, and the last case was multiple defect. The anomalies associated with ventricular septal defect were eight in all; three patent ductus arteriosus, one atrial septal defect, one tricuspid insufficiency and an aortic insufficiency. Over all mortality was 17%. The causes of death were complete heart block in a case, respiratory distress due to excessive administration of morphine in one, low cardiac output in two and perforation of the aortic annulus after repair of the ventricular septal defect associated with aortic insufficiency.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.407-413
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• 1985

Ruptured aneurysms of the sinus Valsalva are relatively rare, and the incidence seems to be higher in oriental than in western countries. Five patients underwent operative treatment in Catholic Medical Center in recent 2.5 year period. Three patients were male and two patients were female, ages ranged from 20 to 54 years. Bacterial endocarditis was suspected or proved in 3 patients. In 3 patients in our series had a ruptured congenital aneurysms and in 2 patients acquired aneurysms by bacterial endocarditis. Associated cardiac lesions were common; such as aortic insufficiency in 3 patients, atrial septal defect in 2 patients, mitral stenoinsufficiency in 1 patient and tricuspid insufficiency in 1 patient. All aneurysmal ruptures of the sinus Valsalva arose from right coronary sinus and in 4 patients ruptured into right ventricle and in 1 patient into right atrium. Surgical techniques consisted of direct closure 4 in patients and closure with Dacron patch in 1 patient. And we preferred double approach, that is, through both the aorta and the involved cardiac chamber in cases in whom aortic insufficiency was present. So additional aortic valve replacement performed in 2 patients due to severe aortic insufficiency and aortic valvuloplasty performed in 1 patient. One patient who underwent direct closure of ruptured sinus Valsalva and double valve replacement died due to low cardiac output syndrome just after the operation. Operative results were relatively good in remainders.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제56권5호
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• pp.304-310
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• 2023

Background: The late progression of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) after mitral valve surgery is well known. However, few reports have described the progression of TR after aortic valve surgery. We investigated the incidence of and risk factors for the development of significant TR after isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR). Methods: This study analyzed patients with less than moderate TR who underwent isolated AVR at Seoul National University Hospital from January 1990 to December 2018. Significant TR was defined as moderate or higher. Echocardiographic follow-up was performed in all patients. The Fine-Gray model was used to identify clinical risk factors for the development of significant TR. Results: In total, 583 patients (61.7±14.2 years old) were included. Operative mortality occurred in 9 patients (1.5%), and the overall survival rates at 10, 20, and 25 years were 91.1%, 83.2%, and 78.9%, respectively. Sixteen patients (2.7%) developed significant TR during the follow-up period (13 moderate; 3 severe). The cumulative incidence of significant TR at 10, 20, and 25 years was 0.77%, 3.83%, and 6.42%, respectively. No patients underwent reoperation or reintervention of the tricuspid valve. Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis for chronic kidney disease (hazard ratio [HR], 5.188; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.154-23.322) and preoperative mild TR (HR, 5.919; 95% CI, 2.059-17.017) were associated with the development of significant TR in the multivariable analysis. Conclusion: TR progression after isolated AVR in patients with less than moderate TR is rare. Preoperative mild TR and hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis for chronic kidney disease were significant risk factors for the development of TR.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.92-99
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• 1980

From 1958 up to the end of April 1980, during the period of 12 years 1640 cardiac surgery cases including 1069 open heart surgery and 304 valve replacement cases, were operated in this Department. There were 1070 congenital anomaly and 570 acquired disease cases. In 1070 congenital anomaly cases 673 acyanotic and 397 cyanotic anomaly patients were noted. In acquired diseases 94 pericardial and 456 valvular cases were found. Among 456 valve cases 189 mitral stenosis, 133 mitral insufficiency, 30 aortic valve lesion, 97 double valve, and 7 triple valve lesion patients were noted. Among 304 valve replacement cases 209 mitral, 34 aortic, 5 tricuspid, 34 aortic with mitral, 20 mitral with tricuspid, and 2 triple valves were replaced. Annual increase `of open heart surgery cases and decrease of operative deaths were remarkable in recent years. In recent years Shiley** oxygenator in pump-oxygenator set up and Ionescu** bovine pericardial xenograft bioprosthesis were used for valve replacement mainly.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.284-290
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• 2005

본 연구에서는 엡스타인 기형에 대한 수술적 치료의 조기 및 중기 성적에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 1989년 1월부터 2004년 6월까지 총 29명의 환자들을 대상으로 하였다 중심 연령은 11.4세(4일$\~$50세)이었다. Grade 3 이상의 삼첨판막 폐쇄부전을 동반한 환자는 21명$(72.4\%)$이었다. 수술 방법은 삼첨판막 성형술 및 주름성형술 14예, Carpentier성형술 7예, 삼첨판막 치환술 4예, 체폐동맥 단락술 2예, 삼첨판막 성형술 1예, Fontan수술 1예이었으며, 양방향성 상대정맥-폐동맥 단락술이 5예에서 추가적으로 시행되었다. 신생아기에 수술을 받은 2명 중 1명은 양심실 교정을 받았고, 또 다른 1명은 체폐동맥 단락술을 시행 받았다. 조기 사망례를 제외한 28명의 환자들 중 21명에서 추적관찰이 가능하였으며$(75\%)$, 평균 추적기간은 37.6개월(3개월$\~$11.3년)이었다. 결론: 1명$(3.4\%)$의 조기 사망과 1명의 만기 사망이 발생하였다. 4명의 환자들에서 재수술이 시행되었다. 2명은 삼첨판막 재치환술을 시행 받았고, 2명은 삼첨판막 재성형술을 받았다. 추적관찰이 가능했던 21명의 환자중 grade 3 이상의 삼첨판막 폐쇄부전을 보인 환자는 2명이었으며, 대부분의 환자에서 현저한 증상의 개선을 보였다. 삼첨판막 치환술을 시행 받은 환자들을 제외하고 Kaplan-Meier 방법으로 산출한 삼첨판막과 관련한 재수술이 없을 확률은 1년 및 5년에 각각 $94.7\%,\;79.0\%$이었다. 결론: 대부분의 환자에서 판막 성형술이 가능하였으며, 이의 중기 성적은 비교적 양호하였으나 장기간의 추적관찰이 요구된다. 대부분의 환자에서 현저한 증상 및 혈역학적 개선을 보였다. 다섯 명의 환자들$(17\%)$에서 양방향성 상대정맥-폐동맥 단락술이 시행되었으며, 이의 적응증에 대한 추가적인 연구 및 추적 관찰이 필요하리라 생각한다.