Publications by authors named "Mariusz J Listewnik"
Background: Sternal dehiscence is a serious postoperative complication of cardiac surgery observed in 0.2-5% of procedures performed by median sternotomy.
Objectives: Assessment of factors, including the method of sternum closure, which may affect the incidence of this complication.
Background: Preoperative spirometry provides measurable information about the occurrence of respiratory disorders. The aim of this study was to assess the association between preoperative spirometry abnormalities and the intensification of early inflammatory responses in patients following coronary artery bypass graft in extracorporeal circulation.
Material And Methods: The study involved 810 patients (625 men and 185 women) aged 65.
Article Synopsis
- Sternal wound infections are a serious complication following cardiac surgery, prompting a study on the effectiveness of the vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) system over four years.
- Statistical analysis of 47 patients showed significant risk factors for infections, including age, sex, diabetes, and weight, with 77% of infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria.
- The VAC system proved effective in treating both infected and non-contaminated wounds, suggesting a need to adjust antibiotic treatments to better address the high prevalence of Gram-negative infections.
Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of Tc-99m sestamibi scintimammography in the prediction and evaluation of tumour response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced breast cancer.
Materials And Methods: The subjects consisted of 14 female patients with unilateral locally advanced breast cancer eligible for anthracycline-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery. The patients underwent mastectomies with pathologic evaluation of the residual tumour size.
Article Synopsis
- The authors discussed a new method of minimally invasive reoperation for coronary artery disease in five patients who had previous CABG surgery about 7.5 years earlier.
- Each patient received a different surgical approach, including thoracotomy and laparotomy, due to occluded venous grafts.
- All patients experienced a smooth recovery, were extubated in the operating room, and showed no significant complications, transferring to the cardiology department after 5-7 days post-surgery.