Concomitant Transatrial and Transapical CRT-D Lead Implantation in a Patient with Chest Burn Injury.

Cardiac resynchronization therapy device with defibrillator (CRT-D) implantation is indicated for patients with a history of malignant ventricular arrhythmias, symptomatic heart failure, wide QRS, or high-degree atrioventricular block. A 67-year-old patient with dilated cardiomyopathy received a CRT-D with the conventional method but 1 month later skin necrosis was diagnosed above the device. The complete system was extracted from the patient and we utilized negative pressure wound therapy for the treatment of the remaining tissue.

[Is small volume, up to 2 red blood cell units transfusion required and redeemable in cardiac surgery?].

Introduction: Low-volume (1-2 U) transfusion affects more than a quarter of cardiac surgical patients. This may increase the incidence of complications, mortality, and blood use, even in low-risk patients. Objective: By analyzing risk factors, we searched for measures to reduce the frequency of low-volume transfusions.

[The role of negative pressure wound therapy in the modern surgery].

Összefoglaló. A negatív nyomású sebkezelés mai formájában történő, a mindennapos sebészi gyakorlatba történő bevezetése az 1990-es években történt meg. A kezelés célja a váladék elszívása mellett a mikrocirkuláció javítása és a seb granulációs folyamatainak serkentése.

[Current antiplatelet and anticoagulation therapy in the field of cardiac surgery].

Összefoglaló. Egy szívműtét tervezésekor és a perioperatív időszakban egyaránt kiemelkedő jelentősége van a megfelelő thrombocytagátló és antikoaguláns kezelés alkalmazásának. Írásunk célja összefoglalni és ismertetni a jelenleg érvényes nemzetközi ajánlásokat és a jelentős tanulmányok eredményeit, összpontosítva a Magyarországon alkalmazásban lévő gyakorlatra.

The impact of incisional negative pressure wound therapy on the wound healing process after midline sternotomy.

Previous studies have reported that the use of incisional negative pressure wound therapy (INPWT) might reduce the incidence of wound infections, although its mechanism remains unknown. We designed a prospective study to explore the effects of INPWT on different stages of the wound healing process. After meeting the inclusion criteria, 108 patients were enrolled.

[Successful combined application of reoperation protocol with target-guided hemostatic therapy for the treatment of severe bleeding in cardiac surgical patients].

Introduction: Bleeding and transfusions following cardiac surgery significantly increase the rate of complications. Early diagnosis of "surgical" and "coagulopathic" bleeding is a prerequisite for effective treatment. Thromboelastometry with targeted hemostasis therapy can help in setting up the indication for reoperation and reduction of blood loss, transfusions and costs.

[The issue of permanent pacemaker implantation following cardiac surgery].

The issue of postoperative arrhythmias requiring pacemaker therapy is widely studied in the field of cardiac surgery and it is a complex perioperative problem. The aim of this paper is to summarize the relevant international guidelines and recommendations and to present our hospital's experience. We present the current, decisive recommendations and important studies, and present patients who underwent pacemaker implantation within one month after cardiac surgery between 01.

Xiphoid-sparing midline sternotomy reduces wound infection risk after coronary bypass surgery.

Background: Because of its advantages, full midline sternotomy has remained the main approach for cardiac surgery. However, the development of post-sternotomy wound infections is its primary disadvantage. We evaluated the impact of xiphoid process (XIP)-sparing midline sternotomy regarding reducing the risk of deep sternal wound infections (DSWIs).

Is sternal rewiring mandatory in surgical treatment of deep sternal wound infections?

Background: Deep sternal wound infections (DSWIs) are a rare but serious complication after median sternotomy, and treatment success depends mainly on surgical experience. We compared treatment outcomes after conventional sternal rewiring and reconstruction with no sternal rewiring in patients with a sternal wound infection.

Methods: We retrospectively enrolled patients who developed a DSWI after an open-heart procedure with median sternotomy at the Department of Cardiac Surgery, at the St.

[Predictive factors for treatment failure of post-sternotomy wound infections].

Introduction And Aim: Post-sternotomy wound infection is still a major concern and it affects morbidity, mortality, and hospital costs. Reconstruction failure may further increase these risks with significant financial implications.

Method: Here, we attempted to verify some factors that may significantly influence the success of the surgical treatment.

Total proximal anastomosis detachment after classical bentall procedure.

Introduction: Since its introduction in 1968, the Bentall procedure has been the primary surgical solution for aneurysms of the aortic root. However, many surgeons have reported serious procedural complications such as detachment of coronary ostia and pseudoaneurysm formation at anastomosis sites. Therefore, the Bentall procedure has undergone several modifications to eliminate those complications.

Early Results of a Novel Mitral Valve Repair Procedure: The Interpapillary Polytetrafluoroethylene Bridge Formation.

Background: Surgical repair of ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) associated with chordal rupture in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy is challenging as it aims to correct several structural pathologies at once. There are ongoing studies evaluating multiple approaches, however long term results are still scarce.

Methods And Results: 19 patients with IMR underwent mitral valve repair with interpapillary polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bridge and neochordae formation at the Zala County Teaching Hospital.

Iatrogenic ventricular septal defect: A rare complication of surgical reconstruction of mitral paravalvular dehiscence.

Introduction: Iatrogenic ventricular septal defect is a rare complication after the surgical replacement of cardiac valves. Small defects may have no hemodynamic significance or remain unremarked at the end of the surgical procedure. Understanding of the valvular anatomy alone is not always enough to avoid such complications, especially in the hands of young surgeons.

Incisional negative pressure wound therapy in reconstructive surgery of poststernotomy mediastinitis.

The efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy in the treatment of poststernotomy mediastinitis has been revealed in many reports. The present retrospective observational study examined the efficacy of incisional negative pressure wound therapy in the reconstructive surgery of poststernotomy mediastinitis. We retrospectively examined 1034 consecutive patients, who underwent median sternotomy in the period between October 2013 and September 2015.

[Late postinfarction rupture of the interventricular septum].

Unlabelled: Postinfarction ventricular septal rupture complicates 1 to 2% of cases of acute myocardial infarction and accounts for 5% of early mortality. This severe complication usually occurs within two weeks after acute myocardial infarction, and the elderly are more susceptible. We present a case of late rupture of the septum.

[Endoscopic harvesting of saphenous vein during coronary artery bypass operations].

Unlabelled: The great saphenous vein is the most commonly applied conduit in coronary bypass surgery during the treatment of ischaemic heart disease. Regarding the increasing age of patients, multiple comorbid factors and poor patient's general state, the minimally invasive approach is of basic significance during these operations.

Objectives: The aim of study was to evaluate the possibilities of endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting and the quality of saphenous veins harvested endoscopically.

[The etiology, differential diagnosis and therapy of pericardial effusion].

Considerable etiologic factors may lead to the development of pathologic pericardial effusion. In many cases these factors remain unidentified, the fact which leads to difficulties in choosing the appropriate therapeutic strategy. The therapy of pericardial effusion associated with purulent pericarditis must be different than that effusion developed as a consequence of neoplasm or autoimmune disease.

[Management of postoperative inflammatory response and pain with nimesulide after cardiac surgery].

Introduction: Nimesulid (Mesulid) is a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), acting by the selective inhibition of the Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) isoenzyme. In this study the efficacy of nimesulid following cardiac surgery has been investigated in comparison with that of a COX-1 isoenzyme inhibitor drug.

Patients And Methods: 200 cardiac surgical patients operated on cardiopulmonary bypass have been involved in this prospective study.