BACKGROUND Chest physiotherapy and incentive spirometry,essential for pulmonary care,can exacerbate acute post-thoracotomy pain.Pain relief is,therefore,essential to facilitate early mobilization.This study evaluated ...BACKGROUND Chest physiotherapy and incentive spirometry,essential for pulmonary care,can exacerbate acute post-thoracotomy pain.Pain relief is,therefore,essential to facilitate early mobilization.This study evaluated the analgesic efficacy of unilateral continuous erector spinae block(ESB)compared to thoracic epidural analgesia(TEA)in terms of quality of pain relief and perioperative hemodynamic changes.AIM To compare the analgesic efficacy of continuous ultrasound-guided unilateral ESB and thoracic epidural in patients undergoing antero-lateral thoracotomy.METHODS This prospective,observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital of central India.Sixty-eight adult patients of either gender,posted for elective thoracic surgeries requiring one lung ventilation,were allocated to either TEA(n=34)or ESB(n=34)group,based on the attending anesthesiologist’s expertise.Continuous data were analyzed by independent t-tests,and categorical data byχ2 tests.RESULTS The proportion of patients requiring rescue opioids within 24 hours post-extubation was similar between the two group.Resting numerical rating scale scores(0 hour,6 hours,and 72 hours post-extubation)were significantly higher in the ESB group compared to the TEA group[1.70±1.03 vs 1.05±0.77(P=0.004);1.64±0.98 vs 1.2±0.88(P=0.05);3.2±1.07 vs 2.61±0.92(P=0.013)].Dynamic numerical rating scale scores and post-extubation mean arterial pressures were also higher in the ESB group.Additionally,block performance time was significantly longer in the ESB group(16.58±3.66 vs 13.84±2.88,P=0.001).CONCLUSION The two techniques provided similar opioid-sparing effects following antero-lateral thoracotomy,though TEA exhibited a superior analgesic efficacy at the expense of increased hemodynamic instability requiring vasopressor support.展开更多
Background:Totally thoracoscopic surgery(TTS)and right lateral thoracotomy(RLT)are both extensively utilized in the surgical repair for atrial septal defect(ASD).However,RLT is generally considered in low-weight pedia...Background:Totally thoracoscopic surgery(TTS)and right lateral thoracotomy(RLT)are both extensively utilized in the surgical repair for atrial septal defect(ASD).However,RLT is generally considered in low-weight pediatric patients as a result of restricted surgical exposure.This study aims to introduce an RLT approach for ASD repair in adults and compare its clinical outcomes with TTS.Methods:We conducted a retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 23 adult patients who underwent ASD repair at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital between June and October 2024.Patients were divided into two groups based on the surgical approach they adopted:group totally thoracoscopic surgery(TTS,n=12)and group right lateral thoracotomy(RLT,n=11).All individuals finished a follow-up three months after surgery.Operative parameters,postoperative courses,echocardiographic measurements and laboratory investigations were compared between the two groups.Results:The total surgical duration was significantly longer in group RLT compared with group TTS[(234.00±47.93)min vs.(175.17±52.36)min,p=0.011].Group RLT exhibited a significantly higher respiratory index(RI)at<6 h postoperatively(1.00±0.58 vs.0.30±0.37,p=0.01)and significantly lower levels of soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2(sST2)[(136.61±43.12)ng/mL vs.(199.08±33.56)ng/mL,p=0.037]and cardiac troponin(cTnT)[(277.04±89.85)pg/mL vs.(343.30±482.40)pg/mL,p=0.047]at 12-24 h postoperatively.Echocardiographic measurements showed no significant differences between two groups,except for a more pronounced reduction in left atrial(LA)size at discharge in group TTS[(5.00±3.64)mm vs.(0.09±4.44)mm,p=0.008].Conversely,group RLT demonstrated a less significant decrease in glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT)[(1.00±6.00)U/L vs.(5.25±3.86)U/L,p=0.026]but a more significant decrease in blood urea nitrogen(BUN)[(1.81±1.10)mg/dL vs.(0.81±1.07)mg/dL,p=0.038].Conclusions:RLT for ASD repair in adults demonstrated comparable clinical outcomes to TTS in terms of postoperative recovery and cardiac function and also produced fewer scars than TTS.Our study proved the feasibility,safety and cosmetic effects of uniport RLT for ASD repair in adults when compared with TTS.展开更多
Background:There has been an increasing number of studies documenting the application of the right axillary thoracotomy(RAT)approach for the repair of congenital heart diseases.However,no research has reported the RAT...Background:There has been an increasing number of studies documenting the application of the right axillary thoracotomy(RAT)approach for the repair of congenital heart diseases.However,no research has reported the RAT approach in repairing the anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery(AAOCA).This study aims to investigate the feasibility and safety of the RAT approach for repairing AAOCA in children.Methods:We performed a retrospective study at the Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University between January 2024 and October 2025 to investigate the clinical outcomes of the RAT approach for repairing AAOCA in children.Results:A total of twelve patients with AAOCA were operated on via a RAT approach.Conventional unroofing was performed in eight cases,and a modified unroofing procedure was performed in four cases.Simultaneous repair of associated cardiac defects was conducted in eight cases.Postoperative pneumonia occurred in one patient.There were no early deaths during the hospitalization.The postoperative ostial diameter was significantly larger than the preoperative diameter(p=0.0005).No patients were lost to follow-up,and aortic valve insufficiency was not observed during the follow-up.There were no late deaths reported following discharge,and ischemic signs were also not documented.Conclusions:Surgical repair via the RAT approach may serve as a safe and effective alternative for children with AAOCA.However,surgical strategies should be carefully determined based on preoperative assessment of the anomalous coronary arteries.展开更多
Objective:Vertical right thoracotomy(VRAT)has become an alternative to sternotomy for the repair of non-complex congenital heart defects in our infants and children.Summary Background Data:Limited data exists on the c...Objective:Vertical right thoracotomy(VRAT)has become an alternative to sternotomy for the repair of non-complex congenital heart defects in our infants and children.Summary Background Data:Limited data exists on the comparison of the two approaches.Methods:The present study consisted of two groups;Group Ⅰ:(sternotomy;33 patients)and Group Ⅱ:(VRAT;35 patients).We compared the two groups on operative data,hours of invasive lines,narcotics used,length of stay,and total variable cost of stay.Results:The most frequent procedures were atrial and ventricular septal defect closure(25 patients,75.8%in Group Ⅰ)and(14 patients,40%in Group Ⅱ).The average age and weight were 33.43±53 months,and 14.7±16.9 kg for Group I,and 75.3±60.2 months and 24.9±18 kg for Group Ⅱ,respectively,(p<0.001).We found no differences in aortic cross-clamp/bypass times between groups(p=0.39 and 0.42,respectively).The use of narcotics was not significantly different between the two study groups(p=0.37)as was the total variable cost(p=0.115).Group Ⅱ had a lower time without invasive lines(p<0.001).In Group Ⅱ the total length of stay was significantly less as well(p<0.001).Conclusions:VRAT is a useful technique for repairing a wide range of heart defects and does not result in prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass or aortic cross-clamp times.Although total opioid use and total cost of stay are no different as with sternotomy,the shortened duration of invasive line use,and shorter length of stay make this approach worthy of consideration.展开更多
Objective: To study the feasibility of radionuclide colloid 32P used for the treatment of stage II lung cancer by video enhanced minimal access muscle sparing thoracotomy (VEMAST). Methods: Video assisted thoracosc...Objective: To study the feasibility of radionuclide colloid 32P used for the treatment of stage II lung cancer by video enhanced minimal access muscle sparing thoracotomy (VEMAST). Methods: Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) was carried out under general anesthesia. A double lumen endobronchial tube was intubated into trachea. One lung ventilation of the healthy side was done during operation. An incision of 8–10 cm long was made along the 4th or 5th intercostals. The lobectomy could be performed under VATS. Radionuclide colloid 32P was injected locally into the area where surgical cleaning of lymph node around was considered to be unsatisfactory or desection of the tumor was not completed. Results: The operation with VEMAST was successful in 29 patients. A conventional lobectomy by thoracotomy had to be done due to unusual bleeding from the pulmonary artery involved during VEMAST in one case and the procedure was interrupted because the pulmonary artery cloud not be separated from the tumor in another patient. There was no dead case or the patient who had any severe complication or adverse response to the radiant. Conclusion: Radionuclide therapy was performed to the treatment of stage II lung cancer with VEMAST in case that surgical resection was considered not to be satisfactory. Minithoractomy assisted with VATS lobectomy and radionuclide colloid 32P therapy is a safe and e?ective technique for some selected stage II lung cancer.展开更多
Objective. To investigate the changes and influencing factors of early postoperative pulmonary functionof thoracotomy.Methods. Pre-and early postoperative pulmonary function was studied in 64 consecutive cases withopt...Objective. To investigate the changes and influencing factors of early postoperative pulmonary functionof thoracotomy.Methods. Pre-and early postoperative pulmonary function was studied in 64 consecutive cases withoptimal thoracotomy. Pain assessment was done before pulmonary function test, and the chief complaintsof patients were recorded after the procedure. The changing curves of pulmonary function were done andthe differences associated with groups, surgical styles, pain assessment, epidural analgesia, chief com-plaint and preoperative conditions were analyzed.Results. Pulmonary function was severely lowered to about 40% of the base line on the first day,and it was rehabilitated to about 60% of the base line on the eighth day. There was a greater gradienton the recovery curve on the 3rd and 4th days. Epidural analgesia was able to improve pain relaxationand pulmonary function in some degree. Single-factor analysis showed that postoperative pain, postopera-tive day and surgical style were the significant influencing factors for early postoperative pulmonary func-tion. By multiple-factor analysis, preoperative pulmonary function, age and postoperative pain were themain factors, while surgical style had only weak effect on it.Conclusions. Early postoperative pulmonary function is severely impaired by thoracotomy. It rehabili-tate gradually with time. Improvement of preoperative pulmonary function, reducing surgical procedure in-juries, especially injury to respiratory muscle system, and enough postoperative pain relief are the mostimportant means that would reduce pulmonary function impairment and consequently reduce postoperativepulmonary complications.展开更多
Objective: To define the indications for cardiac surgeries through right anterolateral thoracotomy, and render it clinically feasible in a carefully controlled scope. Methods: Ninety-eight patients requiring cardiac s...Objective: To define the indications for cardiac surgeries through right anterolateral thoracotomy, and render it clinically feasible in a carefully controlled scope. Methods: Ninety-eight patients requiring cardiac surgeries were operated through this approaach. Incisions were made in the fourth or on intercostal space. The upper costal cartilage near the incision was routinely removed. Aortic cannulation was performed through the lateral wall of the aorta. The procedures on the heart itself were the same as that of the median sternotomy. Results: The average lengths of the incisions, for the male and female patients, were (10.6±3.2) cm and (10.3 ± 2.2) cm respectively. The mean bypass time was (61.3 ±t 25. 1) min, and the mean heart arrest time was (49.5±19.2) min. The postoperative drainage was (410± 125) ml. All but 1 patient with aortic valve operation had satisfactory exposure . The complications included chest pain (n = 5), rib fracture (n =3), pleural effusion (n=5), and pneumothorax(n=6). Conclusion: The right anterolateral tholacotomy was a satisfactory alternative of median sternotomy for the surgeries that can be performed through a right atrium access.展开更多
<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objectives and Aim:</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span></b><span style="font-famil...<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objectives and Aim:</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Thoracotomies are widely recognized to cause acute pain which is associated with many complications. The target study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of SAPB compared to TEA for relieving severe thoracotomy pain.</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Patients and Methods: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Forty patients scheduled for thoracotomy randomly allocated either to receive SAPB or thoracic epidural (TEA). Visual analogue pain score (VAS) at rest and coughing every 6 hrs. Postoperative, hemodynamic parameters (heart rate and MAP), pain rescue analgesic consumption in the first 24 hrs., complications, and duration of hospital stay recorded. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> In our study, we found that the recently described SAPB, while maintaining stable blood pressure, provided excellent analgesia comparable to that offered by TEA for acute post-thoracotomy pain. Hypotension was more noteworthy in those who had epidurals than those with serratus anterior plane (SAP) catheters. Morphine rescue analgesia, as well as Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores during normal tidal breathing, were like in both groups. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">We recommend that the Serratus anterior plane block appears to be a safe and effective alternative for postoperative analgesia after thoracotomy.</span>展开更多
Achalasia cardia is a primary oesophageal motility disorder of unknown aetiology characterized manometrically by insufficient relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) and loss of oesophageal peristalsis;rad...Achalasia cardia is a primary oesophageal motility disorder of unknown aetiology characterized manometrically by insufficient relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) and loss of oesophageal peristalsis;radiographically by aperistalsis, oesophageal dilation with minimal LES opening, bird-beak appearance, poor emptying of barium;and endoscopically by dilated oesophagus with retained saliva, liquid and undigested food particles in the absence of mucosal stricturing or tumour. Achalasia cardia patients usually present with difficulty in swallowing both solids and liquids and this may be associated with regurgitation, heartburn and chest pains. Treatment options include medical or pharmacologic therapy, botulinum toxin injection, pneumatic dilation and oesophagocardiomyotomy or the Heller myotomy with or without antireflux procedure and recently the POEM (Perioral oesophageal myotomy). Herein, we present our experience with four cases managed surgically via thoracotomy without antireflux surgery over a 5-year period, from January 2015 to June 2019 at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, the second largest teaching hospital in Ghana.展开更多
Objective:To explore the application of thoracic nerve block and propofol anesthesia in the treatment and perioperative period.Methods:A total of 40 patients with thoracotomy for esophageal cancer between May 2020 and...Objective:To explore the application of thoracic nerve block and propofol anesthesia in the treatment and perioperative period.Methods:A total of 40 patients with thoracotomy for esophageal cancer between May 2020 and September 2021 in the hospital were selected to participate in this study.All the patients were divided into reference and experimental groups according to the anesthesia protocol.For the experimental group,the parathoracic vertebral nerve block scheme was used under ultrasound guidance,with general anesthesia in the same manner,and after the surgical treatment of both groups,the patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)regimen was applied to both patients.The time of surgery for the two patient groups,intraoperative propofol,postoperative pain conditions and postoperative blood glucose and NE,E,DA levels were measured and conducted for comparative analysis.Results:There is no significant differences between the two groups,besides,in the experimental group,propofol in surgery was less than that in the reference group;At the T6~T9 timepoint,patients in the experimental group had lower VAS scores in quiet and active conditions than those in the reference group;At the T9 timepoint,blood glucose and NE levels were higher than the T1,T4,T5 time point levels in each group;At the T4,T4 timepoint,E levels in both groups were lower than the T1,T9 time point level in each group;at T9 time point,the DA level was higher in the reference group than the T1,T4 time point level in each group;at T9 Time point,blood glucose and NE,E,DA were lower than those in the reference group.Conclusions:In the treatment of thoracotomy in elderly patients,thoracic paravertebral nerve block compound propofol anesthesia program can be used to patients,with striking anesthesia effect and remarkable recovery effect in perioperative period,which is conducive to relieving postoperative pain and worth promotion and application.展开更多
Objectives:Intraoperative conversion to thoracotomy from video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS)is associated with increased adverse events,which is a major concern.We aim to explore the related risk factors in lun...Objectives:Intraoperative conversion to thoracotomy from video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS)is associated with increased adverse events,which is a major concern.We aim to explore the related risk factors in lung cancer patients.Methods:In our study,the data from 1305 patients who underwent VATS between June 2017 and May 2020 were retrospectively collected,among which 67 patients underwent unexpected conversion to thoracotomy.All patients were divided into Non-conversion Group or Conversion Group according to whether they required a conversion to thoracotomy and the risk factors were explored by univariate and multivariate analyses.Results:The most common cause of conversion was fibrocalcified lymph nodes,found in 33 patients(49.3%).Multivariable logistic regression analysis demonstrates that the independent risk factors for the conversion were age≥65 y(OR=2.696,95%CI:1.487e4.887,p=0.001),tumor size>3 cm(OR=4.527,95%CI:2.490e8.233,p<0.001),and tumor location in the left upper lung(OR=3.809,95%CI:1.737 e5.492,p<0.001).Conclusions:Advanced age,bigger tumor size and tumor at the left upper lobe could lead to conversion.In the early VATS learning cases,surgeons should try to choose patients with lower risk of conversion to thoracotomy.展开更多
Minimally invasive approaches for cardiac surgery in children have been lagging in comparison to the adult world.A wide range of the most common congenital heart defects in infants and children can be repaired suc-ces...Minimally invasive approaches for cardiac surgery in children have been lagging in comparison to the adult world.A wide range of the most common congenital heart defects in infants and children can be repaired suc-cessfully through a variety of non-sternotomy incisions.This has been shown to be associated with superior cos-metic results,shorter hospital stays,and rapid return to full activity compared to sternotomy.These approaches have been around for decades,but they have not been widely adopted for a variety of reasons.Right axillary thor-acotomy is one of these approaches that we believe should be the new standard for the repair of a wide variety of heart defects in children and will be the focus of our current review.展开更多
Objective To investigate effect of respiratory training on respiratory function recovery following thoracotomy. Method Respiratory muscle training, productive drainage, exercise and respiratory function training, and ...Objective To investigate effect of respiratory training on respiratory function recovery following thoracotomy. Method Respiratory muscle training, productive drainage, exercise and respiratory function training, and appropriate rehabilitation were performed on 216 patients underwent thoracotomy. Result 206 patients showed favorable recovery of respiratory function,7 showed respiratory dysfunction, and 1 developed serious complication. Conclusion Respiratory training after thoracotomy significantly improve respiratory function.展开更多
Today, the ultrasound guidance (USG) in regional anesthesia is gold standard more and more often used for medial or paramedian approaches around to the spine, such as the paravertebral (PV) block. Local anatomical cha...Today, the ultrasound guidance (USG) in regional anesthesia is gold standard more and more often used for medial or paramedian approaches around to the spine, such as the paravertebral (PV) block. Local anatomical changes may greatly handicap the performance of this type of block. We present clinical, sonographic, and radiological data on successful PV block and catheter placement in four patients with vertebral diseases, targeting thoracotomy or lumbotomy postoperative pain after stabilization of the involved vertebral body and preliminary arthrodesis with laminectomy by the posterior approach. We emphasize the importance of USG in this special context involving local anatomical disturbance.展开更多
Background: We experienced a very rare complication, that is, an unexpected postoperative paraplegia due to the incidental migration of oxidized regenerated cellulose used for hemostasis of intercostal space bleeding....Background: We experienced a very rare complication, that is, an unexpected postoperative paraplegia due to the incidental migration of oxidized regenerated cellulose used for hemostasis of intercostal space bleeding. Patients and Methods: The objective is to analyze the cause and to take measures against the very rare complication from an empirical analysis and the literature. For a 78-year-old male with suspected lung cancer in the right upper lobe (S1), a thoracotomy was performed. For hemostasis of the bleeding from the 5th intercostal thoracotomy space, we used and placed oxidized regenerated cellulose at the continuous oozing bleeding sites. On the 3rd postoperative day, paralysis beneath thoracic vertebrae level 6 was observed. Immediate computed-tomographic (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) displayed a 17 × 9 × 14 mm epidural hematoma in the spinal canal at level 5 of the thoracic vertebrae. An emergent laminectomy for the thoracic vertebra was performed to remove the oxidative cellulose and haematoma, and the compression was released. The paraplegia gradually began to recover and maintain a standing position. After 1 year from the event, the patient can walk by himself with a crutch. Results: The causes were that the oxidative cellulose materials were used for the intercostal bleeding at the open thoracotomy. The migration of the oxidative cellulose materials into the epidural space and into thoracic spinal canal through the intervertebral foramen, or gradual penetration of the oxidative cellulose materials into the spinal canal due to respiratory costal movement. As a measurement of prevention, the hemostat materials should be completely removed after finishing of the hemostasis. In the case of a difficult hemostasis, consultation of an orthopedist or neurosurgeon to perform the appropriate hemostasis in good cooperation is required. Conclusion: If postoperative paraplegia is suspected, immediate CT scanning and/or MRI examination would become powerful diagnostic procedures as soon as possible to start an interventional treatment.展开更多
Background: Emergency thoracotomies often challenge surgical logistics and they tend to produce inferior outcomes when compared with elective surgery. Aims: We sought to identify the specific indications and therapeut...Background: Emergency thoracotomies often challenge surgical logistics and they tend to produce inferior outcomes when compared with elective surgery. Aims: We sought to identify the specific indications and therapeutic challenges that go with patients who undergo thoracotomy within 24 hours of admission and the re-thoracotomies. Methodology: Spanning a 7-year period, the bio-data of patients who met our criteria for emergency thoracotomies were collated. We noted their indications for surgery, therapeutic challenges and outcome of care. Results: In all, 36 patients (28 males and 8 females) met the inclusion criteria. Majority, (66.7%) fell into the 20 - 39 year age range. Diaphragmatic rupture was the commonest indication, followed by massive intra-thoracic haemorrhage. Postoperative mortality occurred in 11.1% of patients. Postoperative ventilation was absolutely indicated in 6 patients. Discussion and Conclusion: Diaphragmatic rupture is the commonest indication for emergency thoracotomy. We noted the need for improvement in pre hospital care for trauma patients as a way to improve the management outcome of emergency thoracotomies.展开更多
<strong>Background:</strong> <span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) closure is a common cardiac surgic...<strong>Background:</strong> <span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) closure is a common cardiac surgical procedure performed worldwide. Due to favourable clinical outcome, minimal invasive approach is becoming popular. Hence this study was conducted to compare the outcome of two surgical approaches, median sternotomy and mini thoracotomy with total peripheral cannulation, in a developing country Nepal.</span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Methods: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A prospective study of 62 ASD patients, randomized to undergo surgical closure either via right anterior mini thoracotomy or median sternotomy was conducted and followed up over three years. The clinical outcome parameters like intensive care unit stay, hospital stay, post-operative duration of ventilation, cardiopulmonary bypass time, aortic cross clamp time, mediastinal drainage, size of scar and complication were compared between two groups. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Cardiopulmonary bypass time and aortic cross clamp time were significantly longer in right anterior mini thoracotomy group as compared to median sternotomy group (43.97</span></span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min ± 12.70</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min vs 34.42</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min ± 10.42</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min and 25.13</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">±</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">7.82</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min vs 19.48</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min ± 6.93</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min respectively, p</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">value</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0.05). There was no significant difference in duration of surgery (2.75</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs ± 0.43</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs vs 2.56</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs ± 0.41</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs, p-value</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> = </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0.09), post-operative ventilation (2.90</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs ± 1.22</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs and 2.88</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs ± 1.07</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs, p</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">value</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> = </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0.96) between two groups. Post-operative mediastinal drainage was significantly less in right anterior mini thoracotomy group (214.52</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ml ± 91.79</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ml vs 284.03</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ml ± 158.91</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ml, p</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">value</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> = </span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0.04). There was no significant difference in ICU stay and hospital stay. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Atrial septal defect can be safely closed by right anterior mini thoracotomy with a small, cosmetically acceptable submammary scar with less pain and bleeding.</span></span>展开更多
Objective:To compare the clinical effects of minimally invasive esophageal cancer radical resection and traditional esophageal cancer radical resection.Methods:200 cases of esophageal cancer radical resection were per...Objective:To compare the clinical effects of minimally invasive esophageal cancer radical resection and traditional esophageal cancer radical resection.Methods:200 cases of esophageal cancer radical resection were performed from July 2014 to July 2017 in our hospital.The cases were divided into experimental group and control group,82 cases in the experimental group and 118 cases in the control group.The experimental group was treated with minimally invasive esophageal cancer radical surgery,and the control group was treated with conventional thoracotomy.Record the comparison between the two groups:(1)surgical conditions,including the time of surgery,intraoperative blood loss,hospitalization time;(2)the number of lymph nodes cleaned;(3)the postoperative control group used conventional thoracotomy,including lung lesions,anastomotic fistula/narrow.Results:The parameters of operation time,intraoperative blood loss,hospitalization time,and number of lymph nodes cleaned in the experimental group were lower than those in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(p<0.05).In addition to pulmonary infection(p<0.05),there was no significant difference in the incidence of other complications between the experimental group and the control group(p>0.05).Conclusion:Minimally invasive esophageal cancer radical resection and conventional thoracotomy have good clinical effects in the treatment of esophageal cancer.Minimally invasive esophageal cancer radical surgery can effectively reduce intraoperative trauma and postoperative reaction,which is worthy of popularization and application.展开更多
Purpose: Right mini thoracotomy has been evaluated in many studies for mitral valve repair mainly in degenerative valvular disease but not in rheumatic heart disease. Mitral valve repair is more challenging in rheumat...Purpose: Right mini thoracotomy has been evaluated in many studies for mitral valve repair mainly in degenerative valvular disease but not in rheumatic heart disease. Mitral valve repair is more challenging in rheumatic etiology due to complexity of lesions. This prospective randomized case control study was designed to evaluate repair through mini right thoracotomy and to compare the clinical and echocardiographic outcomes with sternotomy in rheumatic patients. Methods: 25 patients of rheumatic heart disease underwent mitral valve repair through mini right thoracotomy (group I). Various clinical and functional parameters were compared with 25 patients of mitral valve repair through sternotomy (group II). On follow up the results were compared in both groups for clinical and echocardiographic parameters. Results: The various pre-operative demographic parameters were comparable in two groups. Equal rate of mitral valve repair (group I-21/25, 84% and group II-21/25, 84%) was achieved in both groups. The various intra-operative and post-operative clinical parameters were better in group I .There were equivalent functional and valve related outcomes in both groups in term of NYHA class (1.28 ± 0.613 vs 1.08 ± 0.276, P = 0.144), post-operative mitral valve area (2.43 ± 0.891 vs 2.82 ± 0.662, P = 0.090), incidence of more than mild mitral regurgitation (0) and mean pressure gradient across mitral valve (4.98 ± 3.33 vs 4.23 ± 1.5, P = 0.309). Conclusion: Mitral valve repair through mini right thoracotomy approach in rheumatic etiology is feasible and safe with equivalent rate of successful repair as compared to median sternotomy. It is associated with lesser morbidity, cosmetic advantage and lesser resource utilization.展开更多
Background: A survey was conducted on preferences for thoracotomy opening and closure as well as post-thoracotomy pain management among academic teaching staff of thoracic surgeons in Turkey. It was aimed to assess th...Background: A survey was conducted on preferences for thoracotomy opening and closure as well as post-thoracotomy pain management among academic teaching staff of thoracic surgeons in Turkey. It was aimed to assess the attitudes of the thoracic surgery training-center academicians on aforesaid topic. Methods: A 7-question questionnaire was performed by face-to-face interview or online by e-mail to the academic professionals working at resident-training centers. Eighty-eight randomly selected academicians were invited to complete the questionnaire, and 48 of them answered. Based on the complete and valid responses, the methods for opening and closure of thorax, the number of chest drains placed, the method of analgesia in per-or postoperative period and the analgesic agents used commonly were assessed. Results: Thirty-three (68.8%) of 48 were working at university hospitals and 24 (50.0%) were in age group of 40 - 49 years. Muscle-sparing (41.7%) and standard posterolateral thoracotomies (41.7%) were the most preferred incision. The most used method for closing thorax was pericostal sutures. Per-or postoperative analgesia was stated to be performed by all of the participants, while 45 (93.75%) of them reported that they preferred to administrate more than one procedure. Intercostal/paravertebral nerve block (26.4%), epidural analgesia (24.5%), systemic parenteral non-steroid drugs (24.5%) and systemic parenteral opioid (20.9%) were the most commonly used methods. Conclusion: Preventing intercostal nerve injury decreaseed post-thoracotomy pain, as well as the necessity of post-operative analgesic use. Conversely, most of the academic staff did not prefer the methods for preserving intercostal nerve. More than one analgesia procedure were said to be used by majority of the participants.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Chest physiotherapy and incentive spirometry,essential for pulmonary care,can exacerbate acute post-thoracotomy pain.Pain relief is,therefore,essential to facilitate early mobilization.This study evaluated the analgesic efficacy of unilateral continuous erector spinae block(ESB)compared to thoracic epidural analgesia(TEA)in terms of quality of pain relief and perioperative hemodynamic changes.AIM To compare the analgesic efficacy of continuous ultrasound-guided unilateral ESB and thoracic epidural in patients undergoing antero-lateral thoracotomy.METHODS This prospective,observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital of central India.Sixty-eight adult patients of either gender,posted for elective thoracic surgeries requiring one lung ventilation,were allocated to either TEA(n=34)or ESB(n=34)group,based on the attending anesthesiologist’s expertise.Continuous data were analyzed by independent t-tests,and categorical data byχ2 tests.RESULTS The proportion of patients requiring rescue opioids within 24 hours post-extubation was similar between the two group.Resting numerical rating scale scores(0 hour,6 hours,and 72 hours post-extubation)were significantly higher in the ESB group compared to the TEA group[1.70±1.03 vs 1.05±0.77(P=0.004);1.64±0.98 vs 1.2±0.88(P=0.05);3.2±1.07 vs 2.61±0.92(P=0.013)].Dynamic numerical rating scale scores and post-extubation mean arterial pressures were also higher in the ESB group.Additionally,block performance time was significantly longer in the ESB group(16.58±3.66 vs 13.84±2.88,P=0.001).CONCLUSION The two techniques provided similar opioid-sparing effects following antero-lateral thoracotomy,though TEA exhibited a superior analgesic efficacy at the expense of increased hemodynamic instability requiring vasopressor support.
基金This research was funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2023A1515012501)Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Planning Project(2023B03J1254)Congenital Heart Disease Medical Talent Cultivation and Education Fund(2023QT0009).
文摘Background:Totally thoracoscopic surgery(TTS)and right lateral thoracotomy(RLT)are both extensively utilized in the surgical repair for atrial septal defect(ASD).However,RLT is generally considered in low-weight pediatric patients as a result of restricted surgical exposure.This study aims to introduce an RLT approach for ASD repair in adults and compare its clinical outcomes with TTS.Methods:We conducted a retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 23 adult patients who underwent ASD repair at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital between June and October 2024.Patients were divided into two groups based on the surgical approach they adopted:group totally thoracoscopic surgery(TTS,n=12)and group right lateral thoracotomy(RLT,n=11).All individuals finished a follow-up three months after surgery.Operative parameters,postoperative courses,echocardiographic measurements and laboratory investigations were compared between the two groups.Results:The total surgical duration was significantly longer in group RLT compared with group TTS[(234.00±47.93)min vs.(175.17±52.36)min,p=0.011].Group RLT exhibited a significantly higher respiratory index(RI)at<6 h postoperatively(1.00±0.58 vs.0.30±0.37,p=0.01)and significantly lower levels of soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2(sST2)[(136.61±43.12)ng/mL vs.(199.08±33.56)ng/mL,p=0.037]and cardiac troponin(cTnT)[(277.04±89.85)pg/mL vs.(343.30±482.40)pg/mL,p=0.047]at 12-24 h postoperatively.Echocardiographic measurements showed no significant differences between two groups,except for a more pronounced reduction in left atrial(LA)size at discharge in group TTS[(5.00±3.64)mm vs.(0.09±4.44)mm,p=0.008].Conversely,group RLT demonstrated a less significant decrease in glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT)[(1.00±6.00)U/L vs.(5.25±3.86)U/L,p=0.026]but a more significant decrease in blood urea nitrogen(BUN)[(1.81±1.10)mg/dL vs.(0.81±1.07)mg/dL,p=0.038].Conclusions:RLT for ASD repair in adults demonstrated comparable clinical outcomes to TTS in terms of postoperative recovery and cardiac function and also produced fewer scars than TTS.Our study proved the feasibility,safety and cosmetic effects of uniport RLT for ASD repair in adults when compared with TTS.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82500029)Chongqing Postdoctoral Research Project Special Support(2023CQBSHTB3074)Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(KJQN202400421).
文摘Background:There has been an increasing number of studies documenting the application of the right axillary thoracotomy(RAT)approach for the repair of congenital heart diseases.However,no research has reported the RAT approach in repairing the anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery(AAOCA).This study aims to investigate the feasibility and safety of the RAT approach for repairing AAOCA in children.Methods:We performed a retrospective study at the Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University between January 2024 and October 2025 to investigate the clinical outcomes of the RAT approach for repairing AAOCA in children.Results:A total of twelve patients with AAOCA were operated on via a RAT approach.Conventional unroofing was performed in eight cases,and a modified unroofing procedure was performed in four cases.Simultaneous repair of associated cardiac defects was conducted in eight cases.Postoperative pneumonia occurred in one patient.There were no early deaths during the hospitalization.The postoperative ostial diameter was significantly larger than the preoperative diameter(p=0.0005).No patients were lost to follow-up,and aortic valve insufficiency was not observed during the follow-up.There were no late deaths reported following discharge,and ischemic signs were also not documented.Conclusions:Surgical repair via the RAT approach may serve as a safe and effective alternative for children with AAOCA.However,surgical strategies should be carefully determined based on preoperative assessment of the anomalous coronary arteries.
文摘Objective:Vertical right thoracotomy(VRAT)has become an alternative to sternotomy for the repair of non-complex congenital heart defects in our infants and children.Summary Background Data:Limited data exists on the comparison of the two approaches.Methods:The present study consisted of two groups;Group Ⅰ:(sternotomy;33 patients)and Group Ⅱ:(VRAT;35 patients).We compared the two groups on operative data,hours of invasive lines,narcotics used,length of stay,and total variable cost of stay.Results:The most frequent procedures were atrial and ventricular septal defect closure(25 patients,75.8%in Group Ⅰ)and(14 patients,40%in Group Ⅱ).The average age and weight were 33.43±53 months,and 14.7±16.9 kg for Group I,and 75.3±60.2 months and 24.9±18 kg for Group Ⅱ,respectively,(p<0.001).We found no differences in aortic cross-clamp/bypass times between groups(p=0.39 and 0.42,respectively).The use of narcotics was not significantly different between the two study groups(p=0.37)as was the total variable cost(p=0.115).Group Ⅱ had a lower time without invasive lines(p<0.001).In Group Ⅱ the total length of stay was significantly less as well(p<0.001).Conclusions:VRAT is a useful technique for repairing a wide range of heart defects and does not result in prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass or aortic cross-clamp times.Although total opioid use and total cost of stay are no different as with sternotomy,the shortened duration of invasive line use,and shorter length of stay make this approach worthy of consideration.
文摘Objective: To study the feasibility of radionuclide colloid 32P used for the treatment of stage II lung cancer by video enhanced minimal access muscle sparing thoracotomy (VEMAST). Methods: Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) was carried out under general anesthesia. A double lumen endobronchial tube was intubated into trachea. One lung ventilation of the healthy side was done during operation. An incision of 8–10 cm long was made along the 4th or 5th intercostals. The lobectomy could be performed under VATS. Radionuclide colloid 32P was injected locally into the area where surgical cleaning of lymph node around was considered to be unsatisfactory or desection of the tumor was not completed. Results: The operation with VEMAST was successful in 29 patients. A conventional lobectomy by thoracotomy had to be done due to unusual bleeding from the pulmonary artery involved during VEMAST in one case and the procedure was interrupted because the pulmonary artery cloud not be separated from the tumor in another patient. There was no dead case or the patient who had any severe complication or adverse response to the radiant. Conclusion: Radionuclide therapy was performed to the treatment of stage II lung cancer with VEMAST in case that surgical resection was considered not to be satisfactory. Minithoractomy assisted with VATS lobectomy and radionuclide colloid 32P therapy is a safe and e?ective technique for some selected stage II lung cancer.
文摘Objective. To investigate the changes and influencing factors of early postoperative pulmonary functionof thoracotomy.Methods. Pre-and early postoperative pulmonary function was studied in 64 consecutive cases withoptimal thoracotomy. Pain assessment was done before pulmonary function test, and the chief complaintsof patients were recorded after the procedure. The changing curves of pulmonary function were done andthe differences associated with groups, surgical styles, pain assessment, epidural analgesia, chief com-plaint and preoperative conditions were analyzed.Results. Pulmonary function was severely lowered to about 40% of the base line on the first day,and it was rehabilitated to about 60% of the base line on the eighth day. There was a greater gradienton the recovery curve on the 3rd and 4th days. Epidural analgesia was able to improve pain relaxationand pulmonary function in some degree. Single-factor analysis showed that postoperative pain, postopera-tive day and surgical style were the significant influencing factors for early postoperative pulmonary func-tion. By multiple-factor analysis, preoperative pulmonary function, age and postoperative pain were themain factors, while surgical style had only weak effect on it.Conclusions. Early postoperative pulmonary function is severely impaired by thoracotomy. It rehabili-tate gradually with time. Improvement of preoperative pulmonary function, reducing surgical procedure in-juries, especially injury to respiratory muscle system, and enough postoperative pain relief are the mostimportant means that would reduce pulmonary function impairment and consequently reduce postoperativepulmonary complications.
文摘Objective: To define the indications for cardiac surgeries through right anterolateral thoracotomy, and render it clinically feasible in a carefully controlled scope. Methods: Ninety-eight patients requiring cardiac surgeries were operated through this approaach. Incisions were made in the fourth or on intercostal space. The upper costal cartilage near the incision was routinely removed. Aortic cannulation was performed through the lateral wall of the aorta. The procedures on the heart itself were the same as that of the median sternotomy. Results: The average lengths of the incisions, for the male and female patients, were (10.6±3.2) cm and (10.3 ± 2.2) cm respectively. The mean bypass time was (61.3 ±t 25. 1) min, and the mean heart arrest time was (49.5±19.2) min. The postoperative drainage was (410± 125) ml. All but 1 patient with aortic valve operation had satisfactory exposure . The complications included chest pain (n = 5), rib fracture (n =3), pleural effusion (n=5), and pneumothorax(n=6). Conclusion: The right anterolateral tholacotomy was a satisfactory alternative of median sternotomy for the surgeries that can be performed through a right atrium access.
文摘<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objectives and Aim:</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Thoracotomies are widely recognized to cause acute pain which is associated with many complications. The target study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of SAPB compared to TEA for relieving severe thoracotomy pain.</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Patients and Methods: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Forty patients scheduled for thoracotomy randomly allocated either to receive SAPB or thoracic epidural (TEA). Visual analogue pain score (VAS) at rest and coughing every 6 hrs. Postoperative, hemodynamic parameters (heart rate and MAP), pain rescue analgesic consumption in the first 24 hrs., complications, and duration of hospital stay recorded. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> In our study, we found that the recently described SAPB, while maintaining stable blood pressure, provided excellent analgesia comparable to that offered by TEA for acute post-thoracotomy pain. Hypotension was more noteworthy in those who had epidurals than those with serratus anterior plane (SAP) catheters. Morphine rescue analgesia, as well as Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores during normal tidal breathing, were like in both groups. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">We recommend that the Serratus anterior plane block appears to be a safe and effective alternative for postoperative analgesia after thoracotomy.</span>
文摘Achalasia cardia is a primary oesophageal motility disorder of unknown aetiology characterized manometrically by insufficient relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) and loss of oesophageal peristalsis;radiographically by aperistalsis, oesophageal dilation with minimal LES opening, bird-beak appearance, poor emptying of barium;and endoscopically by dilated oesophagus with retained saliva, liquid and undigested food particles in the absence of mucosal stricturing or tumour. Achalasia cardia patients usually present with difficulty in swallowing both solids and liquids and this may be associated with regurgitation, heartburn and chest pains. Treatment options include medical or pharmacologic therapy, botulinum toxin injection, pneumatic dilation and oesophagocardiomyotomy or the Heller myotomy with or without antireflux procedure and recently the POEM (Perioral oesophageal myotomy). Herein, we present our experience with four cases managed surgically via thoracotomy without antireflux surgery over a 5-year period, from January 2015 to June 2019 at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, the second largest teaching hospital in Ghana.
文摘Objective:To explore the application of thoracic nerve block and propofol anesthesia in the treatment and perioperative period.Methods:A total of 40 patients with thoracotomy for esophageal cancer between May 2020 and September 2021 in the hospital were selected to participate in this study.All the patients were divided into reference and experimental groups according to the anesthesia protocol.For the experimental group,the parathoracic vertebral nerve block scheme was used under ultrasound guidance,with general anesthesia in the same manner,and after the surgical treatment of both groups,the patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)regimen was applied to both patients.The time of surgery for the two patient groups,intraoperative propofol,postoperative pain conditions and postoperative blood glucose and NE,E,DA levels were measured and conducted for comparative analysis.Results:There is no significant differences between the two groups,besides,in the experimental group,propofol in surgery was less than that in the reference group;At the T6~T9 timepoint,patients in the experimental group had lower VAS scores in quiet and active conditions than those in the reference group;At the T9 timepoint,blood glucose and NE levels were higher than the T1,T4,T5 time point levels in each group;At the T4,T4 timepoint,E levels in both groups were lower than the T1,T9 time point level in each group;at T9 time point,the DA level was higher in the reference group than the T1,T4 time point level in each group;at T9 Time point,blood glucose and NE,E,DA were lower than those in the reference group.Conclusions:In the treatment of thoracotomy in elderly patients,thoracic paravertebral nerve block compound propofol anesthesia program can be used to patients,with striking anesthesia effect and remarkable recovery effect in perioperative period,which is conducive to relieving postoperative pain and worth promotion and application.
文摘Objectives:Intraoperative conversion to thoracotomy from video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS)is associated with increased adverse events,which is a major concern.We aim to explore the related risk factors in lung cancer patients.Methods:In our study,the data from 1305 patients who underwent VATS between June 2017 and May 2020 were retrospectively collected,among which 67 patients underwent unexpected conversion to thoracotomy.All patients were divided into Non-conversion Group or Conversion Group according to whether they required a conversion to thoracotomy and the risk factors were explored by univariate and multivariate analyses.Results:The most common cause of conversion was fibrocalcified lymph nodes,found in 33 patients(49.3%).Multivariable logistic regression analysis demonstrates that the independent risk factors for the conversion were age≥65 y(OR=2.696,95%CI:1.487e4.887,p=0.001),tumor size>3 cm(OR=4.527,95%CI:2.490e8.233,p<0.001),and tumor location in the left upper lung(OR=3.809,95%CI:1.737 e5.492,p<0.001).Conclusions:Advanced age,bigger tumor size and tumor at the left upper lobe could lead to conversion.In the early VATS learning cases,surgeons should try to choose patients with lower risk of conversion to thoracotomy.
文摘Minimally invasive approaches for cardiac surgery in children have been lagging in comparison to the adult world.A wide range of the most common congenital heart defects in infants and children can be repaired suc-cessfully through a variety of non-sternotomy incisions.This has been shown to be associated with superior cos-metic results,shorter hospital stays,and rapid return to full activity compared to sternotomy.These approaches have been around for decades,but they have not been widely adopted for a variety of reasons.Right axillary thor-acotomy is one of these approaches that we believe should be the new standard for the repair of a wide variety of heart defects in children and will be the focus of our current review.
文摘Objective To investigate effect of respiratory training on respiratory function recovery following thoracotomy. Method Respiratory muscle training, productive drainage, exercise and respiratory function training, and appropriate rehabilitation were performed on 216 patients underwent thoracotomy. Result 206 patients showed favorable recovery of respiratory function,7 showed respiratory dysfunction, and 1 developed serious complication. Conclusion Respiratory training after thoracotomy significantly improve respiratory function.
文摘Today, the ultrasound guidance (USG) in regional anesthesia is gold standard more and more often used for medial or paramedian approaches around to the spine, such as the paravertebral (PV) block. Local anatomical changes may greatly handicap the performance of this type of block. We present clinical, sonographic, and radiological data on successful PV block and catheter placement in four patients with vertebral diseases, targeting thoracotomy or lumbotomy postoperative pain after stabilization of the involved vertebral body and preliminary arthrodesis with laminectomy by the posterior approach. We emphasize the importance of USG in this special context involving local anatomical disturbance.
文摘Background: We experienced a very rare complication, that is, an unexpected postoperative paraplegia due to the incidental migration of oxidized regenerated cellulose used for hemostasis of intercostal space bleeding. Patients and Methods: The objective is to analyze the cause and to take measures against the very rare complication from an empirical analysis and the literature. For a 78-year-old male with suspected lung cancer in the right upper lobe (S1), a thoracotomy was performed. For hemostasis of the bleeding from the 5th intercostal thoracotomy space, we used and placed oxidized regenerated cellulose at the continuous oozing bleeding sites. On the 3rd postoperative day, paralysis beneath thoracic vertebrae level 6 was observed. Immediate computed-tomographic (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) displayed a 17 × 9 × 14 mm epidural hematoma in the spinal canal at level 5 of the thoracic vertebrae. An emergent laminectomy for the thoracic vertebra was performed to remove the oxidative cellulose and haematoma, and the compression was released. The paraplegia gradually began to recover and maintain a standing position. After 1 year from the event, the patient can walk by himself with a crutch. Results: The causes were that the oxidative cellulose materials were used for the intercostal bleeding at the open thoracotomy. The migration of the oxidative cellulose materials into the epidural space and into thoracic spinal canal through the intervertebral foramen, or gradual penetration of the oxidative cellulose materials into the spinal canal due to respiratory costal movement. As a measurement of prevention, the hemostat materials should be completely removed after finishing of the hemostasis. In the case of a difficult hemostasis, consultation of an orthopedist or neurosurgeon to perform the appropriate hemostasis in good cooperation is required. Conclusion: If postoperative paraplegia is suspected, immediate CT scanning and/or MRI examination would become powerful diagnostic procedures as soon as possible to start an interventional treatment.
文摘Background: Emergency thoracotomies often challenge surgical logistics and they tend to produce inferior outcomes when compared with elective surgery. Aims: We sought to identify the specific indications and therapeutic challenges that go with patients who undergo thoracotomy within 24 hours of admission and the re-thoracotomies. Methodology: Spanning a 7-year period, the bio-data of patients who met our criteria for emergency thoracotomies were collated. We noted their indications for surgery, therapeutic challenges and outcome of care. Results: In all, 36 patients (28 males and 8 females) met the inclusion criteria. Majority, (66.7%) fell into the 20 - 39 year age range. Diaphragmatic rupture was the commonest indication, followed by massive intra-thoracic haemorrhage. Postoperative mortality occurred in 11.1% of patients. Postoperative ventilation was absolutely indicated in 6 patients. Discussion and Conclusion: Diaphragmatic rupture is the commonest indication for emergency thoracotomy. We noted the need for improvement in pre hospital care for trauma patients as a way to improve the management outcome of emergency thoracotomies.
文摘<strong>Background:</strong> <span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) closure is a common cardiac surgical procedure performed worldwide. Due to favourable clinical outcome, minimal invasive approach is becoming popular. Hence this study was conducted to compare the outcome of two surgical approaches, median sternotomy and mini thoracotomy with total peripheral cannulation, in a developing country Nepal.</span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Methods: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A prospective study of 62 ASD patients, randomized to undergo surgical closure either via right anterior mini thoracotomy or median sternotomy was conducted and followed up over three years. The clinical outcome parameters like intensive care unit stay, hospital stay, post-operative duration of ventilation, cardiopulmonary bypass time, aortic cross clamp time, mediastinal drainage, size of scar and complication were compared between two groups. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Cardiopulmonary bypass time and aortic cross clamp time were significantly longer in right anterior mini thoracotomy group as compared to median sternotomy group (43.97</span></span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min ± 12.70</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min vs 34.42</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min ± 10.42</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min and 25.13</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">±</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">7.82</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min vs 19.48</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min ± 6.93</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">min respectively, p</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">value</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0.05). There was no significant difference in duration of surgery (2.75</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs ± 0.43</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs vs 2.56</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs ± 0.41</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs, p-value</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> = </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0.09), post-operative ventilation (2.90</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs ± 1.22</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs and 2.88</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs ± 1.07</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">hrs, p</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">value</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> = </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0.96) between two groups. Post-operative mediastinal drainage was significantly less in right anterior mini thoracotomy group (214.52</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ml ± 91.79</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ml vs 284.03</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ml ± 158.91</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ml, p</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">value</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> = </span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0.04). There was no significant difference in ICU stay and hospital stay. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Atrial septal defect can be safely closed by right anterior mini thoracotomy with a small, cosmetically acceptable submammary scar with less pain and bleeding.</span></span>
文摘Objective:To compare the clinical effects of minimally invasive esophageal cancer radical resection and traditional esophageal cancer radical resection.Methods:200 cases of esophageal cancer radical resection were performed from July 2014 to July 2017 in our hospital.The cases were divided into experimental group and control group,82 cases in the experimental group and 118 cases in the control group.The experimental group was treated with minimally invasive esophageal cancer radical surgery,and the control group was treated with conventional thoracotomy.Record the comparison between the two groups:(1)surgical conditions,including the time of surgery,intraoperative blood loss,hospitalization time;(2)the number of lymph nodes cleaned;(3)the postoperative control group used conventional thoracotomy,including lung lesions,anastomotic fistula/narrow.Results:The parameters of operation time,intraoperative blood loss,hospitalization time,and number of lymph nodes cleaned in the experimental group were lower than those in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(p<0.05).In addition to pulmonary infection(p<0.05),there was no significant difference in the incidence of other complications between the experimental group and the control group(p>0.05).Conclusion:Minimally invasive esophageal cancer radical resection and conventional thoracotomy have good clinical effects in the treatment of esophageal cancer.Minimally invasive esophageal cancer radical surgery can effectively reduce intraoperative trauma and postoperative reaction,which is worthy of popularization and application.
文摘Purpose: Right mini thoracotomy has been evaluated in many studies for mitral valve repair mainly in degenerative valvular disease but not in rheumatic heart disease. Mitral valve repair is more challenging in rheumatic etiology due to complexity of lesions. This prospective randomized case control study was designed to evaluate repair through mini right thoracotomy and to compare the clinical and echocardiographic outcomes with sternotomy in rheumatic patients. Methods: 25 patients of rheumatic heart disease underwent mitral valve repair through mini right thoracotomy (group I). Various clinical and functional parameters were compared with 25 patients of mitral valve repair through sternotomy (group II). On follow up the results were compared in both groups for clinical and echocardiographic parameters. Results: The various pre-operative demographic parameters were comparable in two groups. Equal rate of mitral valve repair (group I-21/25, 84% and group II-21/25, 84%) was achieved in both groups. The various intra-operative and post-operative clinical parameters were better in group I .There were equivalent functional and valve related outcomes in both groups in term of NYHA class (1.28 ± 0.613 vs 1.08 ± 0.276, P = 0.144), post-operative mitral valve area (2.43 ± 0.891 vs 2.82 ± 0.662, P = 0.090), incidence of more than mild mitral regurgitation (0) and mean pressure gradient across mitral valve (4.98 ± 3.33 vs 4.23 ± 1.5, P = 0.309). Conclusion: Mitral valve repair through mini right thoracotomy approach in rheumatic etiology is feasible and safe with equivalent rate of successful repair as compared to median sternotomy. It is associated with lesser morbidity, cosmetic advantage and lesser resource utilization.
文摘Background: A survey was conducted on preferences for thoracotomy opening and closure as well as post-thoracotomy pain management among academic teaching staff of thoracic surgeons in Turkey. It was aimed to assess the attitudes of the thoracic surgery training-center academicians on aforesaid topic. Methods: A 7-question questionnaire was performed by face-to-face interview or online by e-mail to the academic professionals working at resident-training centers. Eighty-eight randomly selected academicians were invited to complete the questionnaire, and 48 of them answered. Based on the complete and valid responses, the methods for opening and closure of thorax, the number of chest drains placed, the method of analgesia in per-or postoperative period and the analgesic agents used commonly were assessed. Results: Thirty-three (68.8%) of 48 were working at university hospitals and 24 (50.0%) were in age group of 40 - 49 years. Muscle-sparing (41.7%) and standard posterolateral thoracotomies (41.7%) were the most preferred incision. The most used method for closing thorax was pericostal sutures. Per-or postoperative analgesia was stated to be performed by all of the participants, while 45 (93.75%) of them reported that they preferred to administrate more than one procedure. Intercostal/paravertebral nerve block (26.4%), epidural analgesia (24.5%), systemic parenteral non-steroid drugs (24.5%) and systemic parenteral opioid (20.9%) were the most commonly used methods. Conclusion: Preventing intercostal nerve injury decreaseed post-thoracotomy pain, as well as the necessity of post-operative analgesic use. Conversely, most of the academic staff did not prefer the methods for preserving intercostal nerve. More than one analgesia procedure were said to be used by majority of the participants.
