Publications by authors named "Wojciech Olejek"

The frozen elephant trunk method combines the implantation of a Dacron prosthesis with a self-expanding stent graft, which allows for complex repairs of the aortic arch and thoracic aorta in one procedure. Despite the advantages of hybrid treatment for aortic arch aneurysms, in Poland, only a few such surgeries are performed annually compared to in Western countries. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the 8-year outcomes of treatment at the center where the Aortic Team operates, which is one of the centers in Poland with the most extensive experience in hybrid FET treatment.

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  • * Researchers analyzed data from 166 patients, mostly middle-aged women, noting that the majority underwent median sternotomy, with few requiring alternative methods.
  • * The procedure showed a low complication rate (12%) and a mortality rate of 3.6%, with no significant differences related to gender, indicating myxoma surgery is generally safe compared to other heart surgeries.
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Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) presents a growing health concern, often requiring stroke prevention measures, primarily through oral anticoagulation (OAC). Surgical interventions such as left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) offer alternatives when OAC is contraindicated. In recent years, percutaneous procedures have gained traction as minimally invasive options, demanding precise anatomical insights.

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  • * Based on data from the MAUDE database, the LARIAT group experienced significantly more complications, including pericardial effusion (52.9%) and postoperative bleeding (44.1%), compared to AtriClip, which had no reports of pericardial effusion and only 2.7% for bleeding.
  • * The study also found a notable difference in strokes and thrombus instances, with no strokes reported in the LARIAT group versus 18.9% in the AtriClip
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The pericardial sinuses are an important anatomical feature of the pericardial cavity, however, their clinical anatomy has not been thoroughly studied. In this study, we aim to provide the first classification of the oblique and transverse sinuses. We analyzed 121 computer tomography scans (46.

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