Suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia in pulmonary thromboendarterectomy: retrospective cohort.

Objectives: Heparin is given for anticoagulation during and after pulmonary thromboendarterectomy for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Our objective was to add to the limited data available on the incidence, management and outcomes of suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia after pulmonary thromboendarterectomy for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.

Methods: This retrospective single-centre study included consecutive patients with suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia after pulmonary thromboendarterectomy done in 2005-2018.

Feasibility and long-term outcomes of surgery for primary thoracic synovial sarcoma.

Objectives: Primary thoracic synovial sarcoma (SS) is a rare, high-grade, malignancy. Involvement of vital organs is frequent and may decrease the benefits of surgical resection. We reviewed our practice at a highly experienced thoracic-surgery centre to assess early- and long-term outcomes after surgery.