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Permsuwan U, Singhatanadgige S, Boonpipattanapong K, Slisatkorn W, Chartrungsan A, Nitayavardhana P, Luangthong N, Porapakkham P, Yadee J. Cost-utility analysis of sutureless and rapid deployment versus conventional aortic valve replacement in patients with moderate to severe aortic stenosis in Thailand. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296875. [PMID: 38241391 PMCID: PMC10798510 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sutureless and rapid deployment aortic valve replacement (SUAVR) has become an alternative to conventional aortic valve replacement (CAVR) for aortic stenosis (AS) treatment due to its advantages in reducing surgery time and improving outcomes. This study aimed to assess the cost-utility of SUAVR vs. CAVR treatment for patients with moderate to severe AS in Thailand. METHODS A two-part constructed model was used to estimate the lifetime costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) from both societal and healthcare perspectives. Data on short-term mortality, complications, cost, and utility data were obtained from the Thai population. Long-term clinical data were derived from clinical studies. Costs and QALYs were discounted annually at 3% and presented as 2022 values. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) was calculated to determine additional cost per QALY gained. Deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were performed. RESULTS SUAVR treatment incurred higher costs compared with CAVR treatment from both societal (THB 1,733,355 [USD 147,897] vs THB 1,220,643 [USD 104,150]) and healthcare provider perspectives (THB 1,594,174 [USD 136,022] vs THB 1,065,460 [USD 90,910]). In addition, SUAVR treatment resulted in lower health outcomes, with 6.20 life-years (LYs) and 4.95 QALYs, while CAVR treatment achieved 6.29 LYs and 5.08 QALYs. SUAVR treatment was considered as a dominated treatment strategy using both perspectives. Sensitivity analyses indicated the significant impact of changes in utilities and long-term mortality on the model. CONCLUSION SUAVR treatment is not a cost-effective treatment strategy compared with CAVR treatment for patients with moderate-severe AS in Thailand, as it leads to higher costs and inferior health outcomes. Other important issues related to specific patients such as those with minimally invasive surgery, those undergoing AVR with concomitant procedures, and those with calcified and small aortic root should be taken into account.
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- Unchalee Permsuwan
- Center for Medical and Health Technology Assessment (CM-HTA), Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Central Chest Institute of Thailand, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Center for Medical and Health Technology Assessment (CM-HTA), Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Ph.D. Degree Program in Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Yadee J, Slisatkorn W, Singhatanadgige S, Porapakkham P, Permsuwan U. Trends in Economic Burden and Mortality of Hospitalized Patients With Aortic Stenosis in Thailand. Am J Cardiol 2023; 205:269-275. [PMID: 37619493 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.07.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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This study aimed to assess the temporal trends in aortic stenosis (AS)-related hospitalizations, in-hospital mortality, and economic burden in Thailand. The study cohort was derived from the electronic claim system of the National Health Security Office, which serves as a reimbursement database for all Thai beneficiaries under the Universal Health Coverage Scheme, covering ∼70% of the entire population. Hospitalization, mortality, and costs were estimated by year, with the primary diagnosis for AS-related hospitalizations identified using code I350. The Cochrane Armitage test was used to examine trends in AS-related hospitalization and in-hospital mortality, whereas a nonparametric trend test was used to analyze the trend of hospitalization costs. Of the 8-year period, 10,406 adults were admitted with a primary diagnosis of AS. AS-related hospitalizations increased from 1,274 in 2015 to 1,945 in 2022 (p = 0.251), with the most significant observed in the age group 60 to 79 years (p <0.001). In-hospital mortality increased from 4.8% to 6.1%. Hospitalization cost significantly increased from $2,879 to $3,443 (p <0.001), with an average length of stay of 6.6 ± 9.2 days. The trend of patients admitted with primary diagnosis of AS in Thailand has significantly increased in the age group 60 to 79 years. In-hospital admission is found at older age and is likely to have high mortality rate. The increased hospitalization cost may impose a substantial economic burden on the Thai health care system.
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- Jirawit Yadee
- Ph.D. Degree Program in Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Center for Medical and Health Technology Assessment (CM-HTA), Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Central Chest Institute of Thailand, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Center for Medical and Health Technology Assessment (CM-HTA), Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Bashir M, Tan SZ, Jubouri M, Coselli J, Chen EP, Mohammed I, Velayudhan B, Sadeghipour P, Nienaber C, Awad WI, Slisatkorn W, Wong R, Piffaretti G, Mariscalco G, Bailey DM, Williams I. Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection: Challenges in Diagnosis and Categorisation. Ann Vasc Surg 2023:S0890-5096(23)00223-6. [PMID: 37075834 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acute type B aortic dissection (TBAD) is a rare disease that is likely under-diagnosed in the UK. As a progressive, dynamic clinical entity, many patients initially diagnosed with uncomplicated TBAD deteriorate, developing end-organ malperfusion and aortic rupture (complicated TBAD). An evaluation of the binary approach to the diagnosis and categorisation of TBAD is needed. METHODS A narrative review of the risk factors predisposing patients to progression from unTBAD to coTBAD was undertaken. RESULTS Key high-risk features predispose the development of complicated TBAD, such as maximal aortic diameter > 40 mm and partial false lumen thrombosis. CONCLUSION An appreciation of the factors that predispose to complicated TBAD would aid clinical decision-making surrounding TBAD.
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- Mohamad Bashir
- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Health Education and Improvement Wales, Velindre University NHS Trust, Wales, UK.
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- Barts and The London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, UK
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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- Institute of Cardiac and Aortic Disorders, SRM Institutes for Medical Sciences, SIMS Hospital, Chennai, India
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- Institute of Cardiac and Aortic Disorders, SRM Institutes for Medical Sciences, SIMS Hospital, Chennai, India
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- Cardiovascular Intervention Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cardiology and Aortic Centre, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Vascular Surgery - Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria School of Medicine, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Neurovascular Research Laboratory, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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Boonyakiatwattana W, Maneesai A, Chaithiraphan V, Jakrapanichakul D, Sakiyalak P, Chunhamaneewat N, Slisatkorn W, Chotinaiwattarakul C, Pongakasira R, Wongpraparut N. Preprocedural and procedural variables that predict new-onset conduction disturbances after transcatheter aortic valve replacement. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2022; 22:135. [PMID: 35361124 PMCID: PMC8974214 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-022-02576-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Conduction disturbances are a common complication after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The aim of this study was to investigate the preprocedural and procedural variables that predict new-onset conduction disturbances post-TAVR (hereafter CD/CDs). Methods Consecutive patients who underwent TAVR during December 2009–March 2021 at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University—Thailand’s largest national tertiary referral center—were enrolled. Patients with prior implantation of a cardiac device, periprocedural death, or unsuccessful procedure were excluded. Clinical and electrocardiographic data, preprocedural imaging, including membranous septum (MS) length, and procedural variables, including implantation depth (ID), were analyzed. CD was defined as new left or right bundle branch block, significant intraventricular conduction disturbance with QRS interval ≥ 120 ms, new high-grade atrioventricular block, or complete heart block. Multivariate binary logistic analysis and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis were used to identify independent predictors and the optimal ∆MSID (difference between the MS length and ID) cutoff value, respectively. Results A total of 124 TAVR patients (mean age: 84.3 ± 6.3 years, 62.1% female) were included. The mean Society of Thoracic Surgeons score was 7.3%, and 85% of patients received a balloon expandable transcatheter heart valve. Thirty-five patients (28.2%) experienced a CD, and one-third of those required pacemaker implantation. The significant preprocedural and procedural factors identified from univariate analysis included intraventricular conduction delay, mitral annular calcification, MS length ≤ 6.43 mm, self-expanding device, small left ventricular cavity, and ID ≥ 6 mm. Multivariate analysis revealed MS length ≤ 6.43 mm (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 9.54; 95% CI 2.56–35.47; p = 0.001) and ∆MSID < 0 mm (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 10.77; 95% CI 2.86–40.62; p = < 0.001) to be independent predictors of CD. The optimal ∆MSID cutoff value for predicting conduction disturbances was less than 0 mm (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AuROC]: 0.896). Conclusion This study identified MS length ≤ 6.43 mm and ∆MSID < 0 mm as independent predictors of CDs. ∆MSID < 0 was the strongest and only modifiable predictor. Importantly, we expanded the CD criteria to cover all spectrum of TAVR-related conduction injury to lower the threshold of this sole modifiable risk. The optimal ∆MSID cutoff value was < 0 mm. Trial registration: TCTR, TCTR20210818002. Registered 17 August 2021—Retrospectively registered, http://www.thaiclinicaltrials.org/show/TCTR 20210818002.
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- Wongsaput Boonyakiatwattana
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Her Majesty's Cardiac Center, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Her Majesty's Cardiac Center, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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Slisatkorn W, Sanphasitvong V, Luangthong N, Kaewsaengeak C. Tips and tricks in redo aortic surgery. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 38:163-170. [PMID: 35463713 PMCID: PMC8980975 DOI: 10.1007/s12055-021-01322-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Redo aortic surgery is challenging, and the operative risk is higher than that in primary aortic surgery. Preoperative imaging is a crucial guide for a safe re-entry. Scrutinized preparing in cannulation and organ protection strategies have affected surgical outcomes. With comprehensive planning and meticulously executed surgery, mortality and morbidity can be acceptable. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12055-021-01322-x.
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- Worawong Slisatkorn
- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700 Thailand
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- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700 Thailand
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- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700 Thailand
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Sanphasitvong V, Wongkornrat W, Jantarawan T, Khongchu N, Slisatkorn W. Mortality and complications following total aortic arch replacement: 14 years' experience. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2022; 30:679-687. [PMID: 35068185 DOI: 10.1177/02184923211072488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Open total arch replacement is one of the most challenging procedures in cardiothoracic surgery and is the gold standard treatment for aortic arch pathology. Total arch replacement is associated with high rates of mortality and neurological morbidity. Using 14 years of data, we studied postoperative, in-hospital mortality, major complications, and examined associated risk factors. MATERIALS AND METHOD Medical records of patients who underwent open, total arch replacement surgery at Siriraj Hospital from 2006 to December 2019 were reviewed. Demographic data, clinical factors, preoperative status, intraoperative data, and postoperative data were analyzed. RESULT A total of 330 patients were included and 36 (10.9%) died in the hospital. More than one concomitant operation (odds ratio (OR) 5.16, p < 0.001) and emergency operation (OR 3.45, p = 0.003) were risk factors for in-hospital mortality. Major postoperative morbidity occurred in 124 (37.7%) patients (124 of 329). Emergency operation (OR 2.88, p <0.001), preoperative creatinine clearance < 60 ml/ min/ 1.73 m2 (OR 2.04, p = 0.004), and aortic cross-clamp time > 180 min (OR 1.75, p = 0.022) were risk factors for major postsurgical complications. CONCLUSION In-hospital mortality after total arch replacement was 10.9% compared to international reports. Emergency operation was a major risk factor for both mortality and major complications. More than one concomitant operation, especially coronary artery bypass graft, more than doubled the risk of major complications.
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- Vutthipong Sanphasitvong
- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, 65106Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, 65106Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, 65106Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, 65106Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Innok S, Dokphueng W, Udol K, Slisatkorn W, Sawasdiwipachai P. Clinical Outcomes and Cost of Ventilator Weaning and Endotracheal Extubation Guided by An Established Ventilator Weaning Protocol in Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgery. Siriraj Med J 2021. [DOI: 10.33192/smj.2021.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Objective: To compare successful early extubation rates, complications, and cost before and after the use of anestablished ventilator weaning protocol in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery.Materials and Methods: Subjects were adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery who were clinically stablewithin 2 hours after surgery. The control group underwent conventional ventilator weaning at the discretion of theirattending staff. The intervention group underwent protocol-guided ventilator weaning. The primary outcome wasa successful early extubation (within 6 hours after surgery). Secondary outcomes were complications from weaningto 24 hours after surgery, and the relevant cost related to respiratory and cardiovascular care within 24 hours afteradmission to the postoperative intensive care unit.Results: The primary outcome occurred in 37 out of 65 patients (56.9%) in the intervention group and in 5 out of65 patients (7.7%) in the control group (adjusted odds ratio 20.6; 95% confidence interval 6.7–62.9, p<0.001). Thecomplication rates were not statistically different between the intervention and control groups (26.2% vs. 20.0%,p=0.41). The relevant cost, approximated by the service charges, related to respiratory and cardiovascular care wassignificantly less in the intervention group than in the control group (median 2,491 vs. 2,711 Thai baht, p<0.001).Conclusion: The use of the established ventilator weaning protocol after elective cardiac surgery was associated witha higher rate of successful early extubation and lower cost related to respiratory and cardiovascular care comparedto the conventional practices of ventilator weaning and extubation. The rates of overall complications were notsignificantly different.
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Wannatoop T, Slisatkorn W. Endovascular treatment of concomitant innominate and subclavian artery injury with pseudoaneurysms from a gunshot wound in a polytrauma patient. Trauma 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/14604086211016705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Introduction Injury of the innominate artery (IA) is associated with high mortality and morbidity, such as a major neurologic event. The aim of this case report was to describe an example of prioritization in polytrauma management by applying endovascular intervention in a difficult case with impending uncal herniation, extensive cerebral infarction, and large pseudoaneurysm from concomitant innominate and right subclavian artery injuries. Case Report A 34-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to her upper chest that lodged in the anterior triangle of her neck and presented with tension pneumothorax and cardiac arrest, which was successfully resuscitated. Subsequently she developed drowsiness and left hemiparesis, and computerized tomography demonstrated a large right cerebral hemisphere and left cerebellar region infarction with impending uncal herniation and pseudoaneurysms from the IA and proximal right subclavian artery. After emergency craniectomy to avert herniation, endovascular treatment was performed to facilitate vessel repair due to anatomical difficulty and the patient’s unstable condition. She was discharged home 3 weeks after operation, and 2 months postoperatively, she was neurologically intact with no evidence of endoleakage or pseudoaneurysm. Conclusion In such a complex polytrauma case, correct prioritization of interventions is crucial to obtaining the best outcomes, and the Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management protocol can be applied as an alternative treatment protocol with good results.
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- Tongporn Wannatoop
- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Chinsakchai K, Prapassaro T, Rich N, Slisatkorn W, Hongku K, Moll F. Early and Mid-Term Outcomes of Open Repair, Fenestrated Stent Graft and Chimney Graft in Juxtarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2019.06.775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Saengprakai W, van Herwaarden JA, Georgiadis GS, Slisatkorn W, Moll FL. Clinical outcomes of hypogastric artery occlusion for endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. MINIM INVASIV THER 2017; 26:362-371. [DOI: 10.1080/13645706.2017.1326385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Wuttichai Saengprakai
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Vascular Surgery, ‘Democritus’ University of Thrace, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Division of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Chaicharoentanaporn C, Slisatkorn W, Hunnangkul S, Pipatsatukit U, Saposnik G, Nilanont Y. Abstract WP332: Early Stroke Detection in Postoperative Patients: A Simple Educational Intervention and Feasibility Study. Stroke 2017. [DOI: 10.1161/str.48.suppl_1.wp332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Stroke is one of the most feared postoperative complications. However, the diagnosis is usually delayed leading to a reduced therapeutic window.
Objective:
To develop a protocol aimed to shorten the time of detecting a neurological deficit in postoperative patients.
Methods:
We used a pre-post intervention design to evaluate time of stroke recognition in post-opened heart surgery patients. The intervention consisted of: 1) A new postoperative protocol to evaluate any new neurological deficit
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14 days after surgery. Nurses were trained to perform a simple sequential neurological assessment including observing eye deviation and testing for asymmetrical limb movement. The protocol was applied during the vital sign measurement schedule. Stroke code was activated if the deficit was confirmed by MD. 2) Educational program for nurses concerning postoperative stroke complications and the importance of time.
Results:
During Jan, 2014 - Oct, 2015, we consecutively reviewed 27 patients with acute neurological deficit
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14 days after surgery. Twenty-five consecutive patients with postoperative neurological deficit were enrolled during post-intervention period (Nov, 2015 - Jul, 2016). Male consisted of 19/27 (70.4%)
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179/297 (60.3%) (
P
=0.303), the mean ± SD age of 64.56 ± 13.13 and 62.43 ± 13.45 years (
P
=0.432) and the mean initial NIHSS of 16.25 ± 8.45 and 12.92 ± 10.78 (
P
=0.402) in pre and post intervention respectively. When comparing between pre and post intervention, we found that stroke fast track activation was significantly increased from 4/27(14.8%) to 13/25(52%) (
P
=0.004), the median (min-max) duration from time last seen normal to first neurological deficit detection reduced from 690 (20-9190) to 120 (5-5935) minutes (
P
=0.004), the median duration from onset to CT decreased from 150 (33-11009) to 65 (31-3779) minutes (
P
=0.163). Number needed to treat for early detection when the protocol being used was 2.4. There was an increasing trend in endovascular treatment from 0 to 2/25 (8%) after the intervention.
Conclusions:
A simple protocol for a postoperative neurological assessment after cardiac surgery showed a significant reduction in the time to diagnosis thus, increasing the patients’ therapeutic opportunity.
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- Dept of Nursing Siriraj Hosp, Siriraj Hosp, Mahidol Univ, Bangkok, Thailand
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Tournoij E, Slisatkorn W, Prokop M, Verhagen HJM, Moll FL. Thrombus and Calcium in Aortic Aneurysm Necks: Validation of a Scoring System in a Dutch Cohort Study. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2016; 41:120-5. [PMID: 17463201 DOI: 10.1177/1538574406298081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This study was conducted to validate a proposed classification system on the characteristics of the abdominal aortic aneurysm neck. The cohort comprised 100 consecutive patients who underwent open or endovascular aneurysm repair. Aneurysm neck characteristics of diameter, calcium, thrombus, and angulation were reviewed. The presence of calcium at the aortic aneurysm wall was associated with lower body mass index. Thrombus was found in 52% of the patients. Hypertension was correlated with the presence of aortic wall thrombus. At the renal artery level, angulation was anterior in 56%, right lateral in 39%, and left lateral in 27%. At the origin of the aneurysm, angulation was posterior in 76%, right lateral in 46%, and left lateral in 42%. A wide variety in these characteristics was found. A scoring system allows comparison of patient characteristics in studies describing the clinical outcome of endovascular aneurysm repair and should be included in study reports.
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- Erik Tournoij
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Two patients with neurofibromatosis presented with expanding masses at the left supraclavicular region. Computed tomography (CT) scans revealed vascular masses. The patients underwent surgery and ruptures of the left subclavian artery were found. Both patients were treated by ligation of subclavian artery.
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- Worawong Slisatkorn
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Wongkornrat W, Sriyoscharti S, Slisatkorn W, Phanchaipetch T. Surgical correction of vascular ring in Thai patients at a tertiary hospital. J Med Assoc Thai 2015; 98:479-483. [PMID: 26058276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vascular ring is a rare congenital vascular disease. The result of vascular ring surgery in Thailand remains unknown as it lacks serial data. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the result of vascular ring surgery at Siriraj Hospital and demonstrate the usefulness of the computed tomograph angiographic scanning (CTA) for preoperative anatomical diagnosis of the vascular ring for planning the surgical correction. MATERIAL AND METHOD We reviewed our experiences for all patients that underwent vascular rings surgery at our institute between 1979 and 2009, about preoperative diagnostic imaging, operative technique, and clinical outcome. RESULTS Twelve medical records of patients that underwent vascular rings surgery were reviewed. The age at time of operation ranged from one month to two years (median 3 months). The surgical approaches were eight median sternotomies, three left thoracotomies, and one right thoracotomy. There were two cases ofpostoperative complication (residual tracheal and left pulmonary artery stenosis and surgical bleeding). There was one hospital mortality (pneumonia and sepsis). CONCLUSION Surgical correction of vascular ring is effective and safe. CTA can give the precise anatomic diagnosis of the vascular rings, lead to good surgical planning, proper surgical approach, and good outcome.
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Raksamani K, Wannadilok P, Slisatkorn W. Ninety days mortality after thoracic endovascular aortic repair. J Med Assoc Thai 2015; 98:394-399. [PMID: 25958715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has become popular due to its favorable immediate outcome. However, the outcome in longer duration is still questionable. The aim of the present study was to analyze the incidence and risk factors associated with 90 days mortality after TEVAR. MATERIAL AND METHOD After the Siriraj Institutional Review Board, Thailand approved and waived the needfor the informed consent, the database that included 160 consecutive patients having TEVAR procedures between December 2006 and December 2010 was examined Patients' characteristics, including operative procedures and anesthesia techniques were studied. The mortality and complications were extracted and analyzed. Major adverse events and the others factors were analyzed to determine the risk factors. Other complications such as bleeding, endoleak, infection, and reintervention were examined and analyzed. RESULTS One hundred sixty patients underwent TEVAR. They included 118 male (74%) and 42 female (26%) with mean age of 65. Perioperative mortality (within 24 hours postoperatively) was 1 (0.6%), 30 days mortality was 7 (4.4%) and the overall 90 days mortality was 10 (6.25%). Causes of death included sepsis [4 patients (2.5%)], multi-organ failure [3 patients (1.9%)], ischemic heart disease [1 patient (0.6%)], uncontrolled bleeding [1 patient (0.6%)], and graft ruptured [1 patient (0.6%)]. The risk factor related to mortality was postoperative neurological morbidity (OR 6.77, 95% CI = 1.08-42.36, p = 0.4). General anesthesia with endotracheal tube was used in the majority of the patients (92.5%), with no statistical significance in anesthesia-related mortality. Major adverse events including pneumonia 11.9%, cardiac arrhythmia 11.3%, graft infection 7.5%, neurological complication 7.0% (ischemic stroke 9 andparaplegia 1), renal failure 3.8%, and myocardial ischemia 0.6%. CONCLUSION The incidence of 90 days mortality after TEVAR was 6.25% (10 from 160). The risk factor associated with mortality was the development of neurologic complication postoperatively.
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Karunasumetta C, Laksanabunsong P, Slisatkorn W, Wongkornrat W, Sakiyalak P, Thongcharoen P, Subtaweesin T, Phanchaipetch T, Sriyoschati S. Validation of EuroSCORE for coronary artery bypass grafting at Siriraj Hospital. J Med Assoc Thai 2012; 95:1178-1183. [PMID: 23140035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To access the performance of the EuroSCORE when applied to CABG patients at Siriraj hospital. MATERIAL AND METHOD One thousand five hundred forty nine patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD) who underwent isolated CABG between January 2007 and December 2009 was prospectively studied. RESULTS The patients included 1,102 men and 447 women and had a mean age of 67 years old. The mean additive score in expired and survived groups were 9.65 +/- 5.14 and 3.87 +/- 3.06. In logistic, score were 25.43 +/- 26.31 and 4.88 +/- 7.88 respectively (p < 0.001). The best cut-off value of EuroSCORE for prediction of a death rate was 6 for additive score and 10 for logistic score. Area under the curve was 0.831 for the additive score and 0.823 for the logistic score. The observed overall mortality rate was 2.0% while the predict mortality was 5.27%. The difference between observed and predicted deaths was significant with additive score and logistic score (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that EuroSCORE is not valid for CABG in Thai patient due to over prediction.
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- Chananya Karunasumetta
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Sakiyalak P, Slisatkorn W, Pornratanarangsi S, Wongpraparut N, Jakrapanichakul D, Raksamani K, Prakanrattana U, Laksanabunsong P. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI): first case in Thailand. J Med Assoc Thai 2012; 95:124-128. [PMID: 22379752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is the standard treatment for patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS). However many patients are not offered surgery due to high surgical risk for open AVR. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation has been an alternative to open heart surgery in patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS) who are not suitable for open surgery. The first transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Thailand via the transapical route is described. An 87-year-old woman with symptomatic severe AS, calcified aorta and peripheral arterial disease, who was at high surgical risk, was successfully treated, and had good functional and haemodynamic results at six-months follow-up.
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- Pranya Sakiyalak
- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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A retrospective study was undertaken to evaluate the appearance of the aortic wall on computed tomography for the purpose of developing criteria for differentiating acute aortic intramural hematoma from thrombosed false lumen seen in aortic dissection. Computed tomography angiography findings of the thoracoabdominal aorta in 23 patients with suspected intramural hematoma and 25 with thrombosed false lumen were reviewed. The more common features of an intramural hematoma were hyperattenuation of the aortic wall, wall thickness less than a quarter of the aortic diameter, intrinsic wall calcification, a lesion extending around the entire aortic circumference, and ulcer-like projections that may be precursors of intramural hematoma. Wall thickness less than a quarter of the aortic diameter, lesion extending around the entire aortic circumference, and ulcer-like projections were the most useful indicators for distinguishing intramural hematoma from the thrombosed false lumen in aortic dissection.
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- Thanongchai Siriapisith
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Tanasoontornrerk A, Wasinrat J, Siriapisith T, Slisatkorn W. CT angiography evaluation of endoleak after thoracic endovascularaortic repair in thoracic aortic aneurysm. J Med Assoc Thai 2010; 93:1050-1057. [PMID: 20873077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Analyze the incidence and findings of endoleak after thoracic endovascular aortic repair by using CT angiography MATERIAL AND METHOD Between August 2006 and December 2008, 68 patients diagnosed with thoracic aortic aneurysm underwent thoracic endovascular aortic repair and were included in the present study. The patients were 47 men and 21 women, with a mean age of 69 +/- 9.4 years old. Thoraco-abdominal CT angiographic images (64-slice MDCT) after operation of 68 patients were retrospectively reviewed to evaluate incidence of endoleak and classify findings of endoleak. RESULTS Endoleaks were detected in 26 patients (38.2%). There were type I endoleaks in three cases (11.5%), type II endoleaks in 22 cases (84.6%), and type III endoleaks in one case (3.9%). Type II endoleaks were detected as peritubular collection, mostly located at periphery of the aneurysm. Eleven cases (50%) of type II endoleaks were supplied by left subclavian artery. Twenty patients who had completed 1, 3, and 6 months follow-up CT angiography were selected for further evaluation of changing in size of aneurysm. The measurement of the thoracic aneurysm showed no decreasing of the maximum length of diameter and volume of the aneurysmal sac in endoleak group. CONCLUSION Follow-up CT angiography is useful for detection and characterization of endoleak after endovascular aortic repair of thoracic aneurysm. Most of type II endoleaks show peritubular (collection) shape and locate at the periphery. Patients with endoleak after thoracic endovascular aortic repair tend to continue to have sac expansion.
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- Ariya Tanasoontornrerk
- Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Pranya Sakiyalak
- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Gillinov AM, Blackstone EH, Nowicki ER, Slisatkorn W, Al-Dossari G, Johnston DR, George KM, Houghtaling PL, Griffin B, Sabik JF, Svensson LG. Valve repair versus valve replacement for degenerative mitral valve disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008; 135:885-93, 893.e1-2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2007.11.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 162] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2007] [Revised: 10/15/2007] [Accepted: 11/26/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Bhavani SS, Slisatkorn W, Rehm SJ, Pettersson GB. Deep sternal wire infection resulting in severe pulmonary valve endocarditis. Ann Thorac Surg 2006; 82:1111-3. [PMID: 16928556 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.01.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2005] [Revised: 01/10/2006] [Accepted: 01/11/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Right-sided infective endocarditis is uncommon, comprising less than 5% of all cases of endocarditis. This is primarily seen in patients with drug abuse, long-term intravenous catheters, and congenital malformations, or a combination of these. Isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis is difficult to recognize due to its rarity, minimal cardiac manifestations, and predominance of pulmonary infections secondary to embolization of the vegetations. We describe an unusual case of chronic sternal wound infection and migration of an infected braided sternal wire causing right ventricular outflow tract and pulmonary valve endocarditis, which necessitated a complicated reoperation including pulmonary valve replacement with a homograft.
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- Sekar S Bhavani
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA
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A case of a ruptured right aortic arch aneurysm in a 74-year-old woman presenting with shock is reported. The diagnostic and operative findings are presented. We discuss the surgical approach and review the literature.
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- Worawong Slisatkorn
- Division of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
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