Treatment of Nutcracker Syndrome with Left Renal Vein Transposition and Endovascular Stenting.

Background: Nutcracker syndrome is a rare condition that occurs as a result of the entrapment of the left renal vein (LRV) between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. It is typically associated with symptoms such as left flank pain, hematuria, proteinuria, and pelvic congestion. The current treatment approach may be conservative in the presence of tolerable symptoms, and surgical or hybrid and stenting procedures in the order of priority in the presence of intolerable symptoms.

Effectiveness of carotid council in the treatment of carotid artery disease: Early-term outcomes of the multidisciplinary approach.

Objectives: Carotid arterial stenosis could be treated by surgical or percutaneous stenting. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the carotid council on the outcomes of patients with carotid artery disease.

Methods: In this retrospective study, we analyzed the patients who had undergone carotid arterial revascularization from April 2014 to July 2022 in our hospital.

Early-term outcomes of the pulmonary embolism response team.

Objective: Treatment of pulmonary embolism varies according to the different clinical presentations. Pulmonary embolism response teams (PERT) might improve outcomes of pulmonary embolism with faster evaluation and increased usage of advanced treatment methods. In this study, the effects of PERT for the treatment of pulmonary embolism were investigated.

Intra-aortic balloon pump experience: a single center study comparing with and without sheath insertion.

The mechanical circulation support used in treatment of low cardiac output at most is the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). Its usage fields are the complications occurring due to ischemic heart disease, disrupted left ventricle function, and the low cardiac output syndrome occurring during coronary artery by-pass surgery. During 28 years from 1985 to 2013, IABP support has been implemented to 3135 patients in our cardiac surgery operating theater and intensive care unit.

The role of genetics in coronary artery bypass surgery patients under 30 years of age.

Aim: We undertook genetic assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) in 20 patients aged 30 years or less undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, to investigate the prognostic value of pre-defined genes.

Methods: Twenty patients, who underwent CABG surgery between December 2001 and May 2013, were retrospectively analysed to find out the role their genetic make-up played in their disease. We used three genetic diagnostic tests, the plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI) -1 gene, the A1/A2 polymorphism of glycoprotein IIIa (GpIIIa) gene, and common polymorphisms of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene.

Surgery for Aortic Root Abscess: A 15-Year Experience.

Aortic root abscess is the most severe sequela of infective endocarditis, and its surgical management is a complicated procedure because of the high risk of morbidity and death. Twenty-seven patients were included in this 15-year retrospective study: 21 (77.8%) with native- and 6 (22.

Effect of ejection fraction on left ventricular remodeling in aortic insufficiency.

Background: Due to ventricular compensatory mechanisms, patients with severe aortic regurgitation are generally asymptomatic. Severe left ventricular dysfunction develops annually in 20% of non-operated cases, and the prognosis in those cases is poor. Although surgery is recommend in patients with left ventricular dysfunction, surgeons are wary.

How to approach aortic valve disease in the elderly: a 25-year retrospective study.

Objective: In the last decade, the number of elderly patients suffering from aortic valve disease has significantly increased. This study aimed to identify possible factors that could affect surgical and long-term outcomes in the light of a literature review regarding the management of aortic valve disease in the elderly.

Methods: Between January 1990 and December 2012, a total of 114 patients (64 males, 50 females; mean age 76.

Effect of standard versus patient-targeted in-patient education on patients' anxiety about self-care after discharge from cardiovascular surgery clinics.

We compared standard and patient-targeted in-patient education in terms of their effect on patients' anxiety. One hundred and ninety-eight patients who were hospitalised for coronary artery bypass surgery were given standard education (group 1) or individualised education (group 2) on the management of their healthcare after discharge. Patients in group 2 were assessed on the patient learning needs scale and were given education according to their individual needs.

Thermoreactive nitinol clips: Propensity score comparison with Robicsek technique.

Objective: To compare the use of thermoreactive nitinol clips with the classic Robicsek technique for treatment of sternal dehiscence after cardiac surgery.

Methods: Eighty-two (2.3%) of 3564 open heart surgery patients underwent reoperation for sternal dehiscence between October 2011 and 2012.

A case report on concomitant coronary artery bypass operation and renal transplantation.

Renal transplantation is successfully implemented in patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery. We performed concomitant coronary bypass surgery and renal transplantation in a patient found to have a left main coronary artery lesion after coronary angiography, which was performed in our clinic during preoperative evaluation of renal transplantation. We suggest the application of coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) or stent implantation 2 months after renal transplantation in asymptomatic patients with coronary artery disease.

Simultaneous coronary artery bypass grafting and carotid endarterectomy can be performed with low mortality rates.

Introduction: There is controversy over the best approach for patients with concomitant carotid and coronary artery disease. In this study, we report on our experience with simultaneous carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in our clinic in the light of data in the literature.

Methods: Between January 1996 and January 2009, a total of 110 patients (86 males, 24 females; mean age 65.

[Pulsatile thoracal mass: a rare case of large left ventricular pseudoaneurysm].

Left ventricular pseudoaneurysms (LVPA) develop after myocardial infarction, trauma, infection and either valvular or ventricular surgery. We present here an unusual case of LVPA appearing like a pulsatile mass, which was easily seen from the chest wall. A 55-year-old woman was admitted to our clinic with a pulsatile mass and trill, easily seen on the anterior chest wall 6 weeks after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and endoaneurysmorrhaphy operation.

Reversed-J inferior versus full median sternotomy: which is better for awake coronary bypass surgery.

Background: The aim of this study was to ascertain whether the approach with a less invasive reversed-J inferior sternotomy could improve intraoperative patient compliance and postoperative recovery than the standard median sternotomy.

Methods: Seventeen patients underwent elective single coronary artery bypass graft operation under high thoracic epidural anesthesia without endotracheal intubation. The reversed-J sternotomy was performed in 10 patients (Group A) and full sternotomy in 7 patients (Group B).

Operative mortality after valvular reoperations.

Background: To determine the incidence and risk factors of mortality and morbidity in valvular reoperations.

Methods: Between January 1993 and December 2003, 309 valvular reoperations were performed. The reasons for reoperations were reconstructive surgery in first operation (110 patients, 35.

Mitral clefts and interatrial septum defects: 15-year results.

Between 1985 and 2002, 60 patients (58% female) with a mean age of 20.3 +/- 12.1 years (range, 2-55 years) were treated for anterior mitral leaflet cleft.