Publications by authors named "K E Yuki"
Objectives: Perioperative management strategies and outcomes for low-risk congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery vary between institutions. To date, no consensus exists on standardized management for pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This study seeks to benchmark the perioperative management of 4 common CHD lesions and explore clinical factors affecting postoperative outcomes.
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- Early recovery after surgery for congenital heart disease (specifically Tetralogy of Fallot/pulmonary stenosis) is gaining focus, as it has favorable long-term outcomes.
- A study analyzed data from 249 patients from January 2015 to December 2022 to identify factors that impact early extubation following surgery.
- Results indicated that valve sparing repairs led to quicker recovery compared to transannular patch repairs, and the Brixia score may be a better measure for assessing post-operative lung status than traditional indicators.
Measurement of anterior chamber depth (ACD), an important marker for the screening of primary angle-closure glaucoma, requires biometry, which is not readily used. This study assessed the relationship between ACD and health check-up data findings from participants with good corrected visual acuity in Japan. Participants underwent ophthalmic, anthropometric, and hematological assessments.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPharmaceutical packaging is essential for enhancing the storage stability of medicine and can improve medication adherence and usability. Despite their widespread use, blister packs can be challenging to use, especially when pushing out the medication. This study investigates how specific cavity characteristics of blister packs can enhance usability for spherical capsules, which are harder to push out than tablets.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackgrounds: Pediatric patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) often require surgical repair using cardiopulmonary bypass. Despite advancements, mortality and complication rates remain significant.
Methods & Results: We prospectively examined 101 patients undergoing congenital cardiac surgery, identifying a mortality rate of 4.