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Pulmonary Surgical ProceduresSurgical Procedures, Operative
Pulmonary Surgical Procedures
Surgery performed on the lung.
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Operations carried out for the correction of deformities and defects, repair of injuries, and diagnosis and cure of certain diseases. (Taber, 18th ed.)

Tuberculous pseudoaneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta: successful treatment by surgical excision and primary repair. (1/66)

Tuberculous pseudoaneurysm of the aorta is a rare disease with a high mortality rate. We present the case of a 27-year-old woman who had a tuberculous pseudoaneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta. The patient underwent successful excision and primary repair of the lesion while under hypothermic circulatory arrest and partial femoral bypass. To the best of our knowledge, this is the youngest patient to be successfully treated with surgery for a tuberculous pseudoaneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta. The pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease are reviewed, and the need to include tuberculous pseudoaneurysm in the differential diagnosis of chest lesions is emphasized.  (+info)

Haemodynamic effects of the lateral decubitus position and the kidney rest lateral decubitus position during anaesthesia. (2/66)

We measured the haemodynamic effects of changing from the supine position to the lateral decubitus (lateral) position, and then to the kidney rest lateral decubitus (kidney) position in 12 patients undergoing nephrectomy under isoflurane anaesthesia. Eight control patients undergoing pulmonary surgery remained in the lateral position. The lateral position produced no significant changes. In the kidney position, however, significant reductions occurred in the mean arterial (P < 0.01), right atrial (P < 0.05) and pulmonary artery wedge pressures (P < 0.01). There were also significant reductions in cardiac index (from 3.04 (SD 0.21) to 2.44 (0.26) litre min-1 m-2, P < 0.01) and stroke volume index (from 40 (5) to 31 (5) ml beat-1 m-2, P < 0.01). The systemic vascular resistance index increased significantly (P < 0.05). Cardiac output was probably reduced by a decrease in venous return and an increase in systemic vascular resistance.  (+info)

Isolation of pulmonary interstitial fluid in rabbits by a modified wick technique. (3/66)

Interstitial fluid protein concentration (C(protein)) values in perivascular and peribronchial lung tissues were never simultaneously measured in mammals; in this study, perivascular and peribronchial interstitial fluids were collected from rabbits under control conditions and rabbits with hydraulic edema or lesional edema. Postmortem dry wicks were implanted in the perivascular and peribronchial tissues; after 20 min, the wicks were withdrawn and the interstitial fluid was collected to measure C(protein) and colloid osmotic pressure. Plasma, perivascular, and peribronchial C(protein) values averaged 6.4 +/- 0.7 (SD), 3.7 +/- 0.5, and 2.4 +/- 0.7 g/dl, respectively, in control rabbits; 4.8 +/- 0.7, 2.5 +/- 0.6, and 2.4 +/- 0.4 g/dl, respectively, in rabbits with hydraulic edema; and 5.1 +/- 0.3, 4.3 +/- 0.4 and 3.3 +/- 0.6 g/dl, respectively, in rabbits with lesional edema. Contamination of plasma proteins from microvascular lesions during wick insertion was 14% of plasma C(protein). In control animals, pulmonary interstitial C(protein) was lower than previous estimates from pre- and postnodal pulmonary lymph; furthermore, although the interstitium constitutes a continuum within the lung parenchyma, regional differences in tissue content seem to exist in the rabbit lung.  (+info)

Intralobar pulmonary sequestration presenting increased serum CA19-9 and CA125. (4/66)

A 39-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for further evaluation of a consolidated shadow and clarification of the cause of serum tumor marker elevation (CA19-9 496.2 U/ml, CA125 160.6 U/ml). Chest computed tomography revealed a well-defined homogeneous nodule in the left S(10). Angiography showed one aberrant artery, branching from the ascending aorta. Intralobar pulmonary sequestration was diagnosed and the sequestrated lung was resected. Microscopic findings of the sequestrated lung showed a mucus-containing cystically dilated bronchus, which was covered with ciliated cylindrical epithelium. Immunohistochemical staining showed positive staining for CA19-9 and CA125 in both the ciliated cylindrical epithelium and mucus. Serum values of tumor markers returned to their normal range after surgery.  (+info)

Surgery for nonsmall cell lung cancer: can improvements be made? (5/66)

Low-dose spiral computed tomography (CT) for the earlier detection of lung cancer is at the stage of producing hypothesis-generating studies. These studies have shown that more cancers are found at a favourable stage (IA) in prevalence screening but that the fewer numbers found in incidence screening tend to have a slightly worse stage. Randomised controlled trials will be necessary to resolve the place of spiral CT screening. The role of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy before surgery in nonsmall cell lung cancer looks less promising than suggested by earlier studies and the place of adjuvant chemotherapy following surgery appears to be unhelpful, although results of some large, randomised international studies are still awaited. Radical radiotherapy is a poor alternative to surgery in resectable patients who refuse or are unfit for surgery and postoperative radiotherapy is detrimental. Positron emission tomography scanning offers a genuine opportunity to identify occult disease and improve staging prior to surgery and therefore save futile thoracotomies in approximately 20% of patients otherwise apparently suitable for resection.  (+info)

Review of preoperative functional evaluation for lung resection using the right ventricular hemodynamic functions. (6/66)

Surgery for patients with lung cancer diminishes their lung functions, due to removal of their lung lobes. Therefore, thoracic surgeons have to consider postoperative lung function of patients. In this review, we explained recent approaches of estimation of postoperative lung function by spirometrical and also pulmonary circulatory measurement values. The most common and simple way to estimate postoperative conditions for patients who undergo lung resections is calculated by numbers of segments that are removed by surgery. However, these methods are not so accurate when the patients have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Another method for estimating postoperative conditions using right heart catheterization is a unilateral pulmonary arterial occlusion (UPAO) test. Applying this method, surgery related deaths have been decreased. Since, UPAO test mimics the postoperative state by occluding the pulmonary artery prior to lung surgery, it is supposed to be very accurate. Recently, a novel method to estimate postoperative right heart reserve functions was developed. Using this method, postoperative right heart failures can be anticipated prior to lung resections. In this review, we explain these kinds of methods to prevent impairment of postoperative quality of life.  (+info)

Stability and heterogeneity of expression profiles in lung cancer specimens harvested following surgical resection. (7/66)

One of the major concerns in microarray profiling studies of clinical samples is the effect of tissue sampling and RNA extraction on data. We analyzed gene expression in lung cancer specimens that were serially harvested from tumor mass and snap-frozen at several intervals up to 120 minutes after surgical resection. Global gene expression was profiled on cDNA microarrays, and selected stress and hypoxia-activated genes were evaluated using real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Remarkably, similar gene expression profiles were obtained for the majority of samples regardless of the time that had elapsed between resection and freezing. Real-time RT-PCR studies showed significant heterogeneity in the expression levels of stress and hypoxia-activated genes in samples obtained from different areas of a tumor specimen at one time point after resection. The variations between multiple samplings were significantly greater than those of elapsed time between sampling/freezing. Overall samples snap-frozen within 30 to 60 minutes of surgical resection are acceptable for gene expression studies, thus making sampling and snap-freezing of tumor samples in a routine surgical pathology laboratory setting feasible. However, sampling and pooling from multiple sites of each tumor may be necessary for expression profiling studies to overcome the molecular heterogeneity present in tumor specimens.  (+info)

Perioperative analgesia in pulmonary surgery. (8/66)

AIM: In pulmonary surgery many studies have shown how pain associated with residual doses of anaesthetic drugs can cause a decrease in pulmonary volumes and depression of the cough reflex. Both these phenomena are responsible for a rising incidence of postoperative mortality and morbidity. The most widely used postoperative analgesic techniques are continuous systemic analgesia and epidural analgesia. The aim of this study is to verify the advantages and the disadvantages of both analgesic techniques. METHODS: Fifty patients, undergoing pulmonary surgery, were recruited and divided, after randomization into 2 groups. Patients included in A group received an epidural administration of naropina 0.2%+fentanyl 4 microg/mL by elastomeric pump (rate 5 ml/h). Patients included in B group received an ev continuous infusion of tramadol 600 mg+ketorolac trometamina 120 mg+ranitidina 200 mg+ondansetron 16 mg by elastomeric pump (rate 5 ml/h for 48 hours). RESULTS: Both groups showed good analgesic effects. Pain rest relief was between 3 and 1.7 points in group B and between 2.5 and 0.4 points in group A. Incident pain was 4.8 at awakening time and it decreased to 4 after 48 hours in group B while in group A it was from 3.2 to 1.8 in the same period of B group. CONCLUSIONS: Our data show that both analgesic techniques are able to guarantee a good rest pain relief after thoracotomy. Epidural analgesia showed more efficacy as far as incident pain relief but it was more difficult to realise and it showed less acceptance by patients.  (+info)

'Pulmonary surgical procedures' refer to various operative interventions performed on the lungs and the surrounding structures, including lung biopsy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, segmental resection, and pleural surgery, which are aimed at treating conditions such as lung cancer, COPD, infection, or trauma.

Pulmonary surgical procedures refer to the operations that are performed on the lungs and the surrounding structures, typically to treat or diagnose various respiratory conditions. These procedures can range from minimally invasive techniques to more complex surgeries, depending on the nature and severity of the condition. Here are some examples of pulmonary surgical procedures:

1. Thoracotomy: This is an open surgical procedure where a surgeon makes a large incision in the chest wall to access the lungs. It's typically used to remove lung tumors, repair damaged lung tissue, or perform a lobectomy (removal of a lobe of the lung).
2. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS): This is a minimally invasive procedure where a surgeon makes several small incisions in the chest wall and uses a camera and special instruments to perform the operation. VATS can be used for lung biopsies, lobectomies, and other procedures.
3. Lung biopsy: This is a procedure where a small piece of lung tissue is removed and examined under a microscope to diagnose various conditions such as infections, interstitial lung diseases, or cancer. A biopsy can be performed through a thoracotomy, VATS, or bronchoscopy (a procedure that involves inserting a thin tube with a camera into the airways).
4. Bullectomy: This is a procedure where a surgeon removes large air-filled sacs in the lungs called bullae, which can cause shortness of breath and other symptoms.
5. Lung transplant: This is a complex surgical procedure where a diseased lung is removed and replaced with a healthy one from a donor. It's typically performed on patients with end-stage lung disease such as cystic fibrosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
6. Pleurodesis: This is a procedure where the space between the lungs and chest wall is irritated to prevent fluid from accumulating in that space, which can cause shortness of breath and other symptoms. It's typically performed on patients with recurrent pleural effusions (fluid buildup in the pleural space).

These are just a few examples of the many procedures that can be performed to treat various lung conditions.

Operative surgical procedures refer to invasive medical interventions that involve manual manipulation or cutting into body tissues, performed with the intent to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases, injuries, or abnormalities, under specific aseptic conditions, using specialized instruments and techniques, often accompanied by anesthesia and monitored by anesthetists.

Operative surgical procedures refer to medical interventions that involve manual manipulation of tissues, structures, or organs in the body, typically performed in an operating room setting under sterile conditions. These procedures are carried out with the use of specialized instruments, such as scalpels, forceps, and scissors, and may require regional or general anesthesia to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Operative surgical procedures can range from relatively minor interventions, such as a biopsy or the removal of a small lesion, to more complex and extensive surgeries, such as open heart surgery or total joint replacement. The specific goals of operative surgical procedures may include the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, the repair or reconstruction of damaged tissues or organs, or the prevention of further disease progression.

Regardless of the type or complexity of the procedure, all operative surgical procedures require careful planning, execution, and postoperative management to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

HypertensionArteriesDeep venous thrComplicationsMain pulmonLungsArtery pressureKnown as pulmonaryAtresiaRisk of pulmonary embolismPartial anomalous pulmonary venousStenosisPercutaneousMixed pulmonary venousEmbolism Response TeamCompleting the pulmonary arteryDiagnosisCurativeCatheterCongenitalInterstitial lung diCOPDPostoperativePatientsVeinsSevereSurgeryLungSymptomsRight ventricularClinicalSystemicMedical and surgicalBlood flowCysticCirculationAcuteThoracicAngiographyObstructionAnticoagulationAtrial
Hypertension33
  • Abstract Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a significant preoperative risk factor. (researchsquare.com)
  • Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of adults with pulmonary hypertension having surgery at a single large medical referral center. (researchsquare.com)
  • Patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) are at increased risk for perioperative morbidity and mortality [1-3], and PH is an independent risk factor for complications after noncardiac surgery [4]. (researchsquare.com)
  • Patients with PH, 18 years and older, were identified from the Mayo Clinic Pulmonary Hypertension database with rationale that patients in registry have complete and detailed assessments of their PH. (researchsquare.com)
  • Because of fundamental differences in pathophysiologic changes, including in right ventricular afterload in postcapillary PH, patients with established group 2 PH (pulmonary venous hypertension) were not included [12]. (researchsquare.com)
  • The Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) program at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is one of a handful of specialized programs in the country offering expert multidisciplinary care for patients with CTEPH. (bcm.edu)
  • Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a rare form of pulmonary hypertension where there is consistently abnormally high pressure in your lung's small blood vessels. (bcm.edu)
  • As blood vessels narrow, the pressure in the lungs begins to rise leading to pulmonary hypertension . (bcm.edu)
  • This surgery can reverse pulmonary hypertension and reverse damage to the heart and other organs. (bcm.edu)
  • Survivors of acute pulmonary embolism can develop long-term pulmonary hypertension . (bcm.edu)
  • Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) antibodies were detected in 1 of 33 patients with pulmonary hypertension (including in 1 of 16 with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension), 5 of 29 with cystic fibrosis, and 3 of 13 with interstitial lung disease. (cdc.gov)
  • No relationship between HHV-8 infection and pulmonary hypertension was found. (cdc.gov)
  • Recently, 2 articles from 1 group suggested that HHV-8 has a role in the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) ( 2 , 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • HHV-8 latency-associated nuclear antigen-1 and HHV-8 viral cyclin gene were identified in the lung tissue of 10 (62.5%) of 16 patients with IPAH, whereas only 1 (7.1%) of 14 patients with associated pulmonary hypertension (PH) had HHV-8 gene sequences in lung tissue ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Pulmonary artery or venous hypertension. (healthline.com)
  • Increased pressure in your pulmonary vessels ( pulmonary hypertension ) can impair proper blood flow and oxygenation. (healthline.com)
  • The primary objective of performing PAB is to reduce excessive pulmonary blood flow and protect the pulmonary vasculature from hypertrophy and irreversible (fixed) pulmonary hypertension. (medscape.com)
  • Within the first year of life, this unrestricted flow and pressure can lead to medial hypertrophy of the pulmonary arterioles and fixed pulmonary hypertension. (medscape.com)
  • Here you will find medical specialists in the field Pulmonary hypertension. (leading-medicine-guide.com)
  • Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) alters the geometries of both ventricles of the heart. (frontiersin.org)
  • Our internally consistent findings between working-heart and trabecula experiments explain the rapid improvement of LV systolic function observed in patients with chronic pulmonary hypertension following surgical relief of RV pressure overload. (frontiersin.org)
  • In pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), the increased pulmonary vascular resistance and pulmonary artery pressure impose pressure overload on the right ventricle (RV). (frontiersin.org)
  • Yale New Haven Hospital is the only hospital in Connecticut that can perform a curative surgical procedure -- pulmonary thromboendarterectomy -- for adults with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), a potential complication from a pulmonary embolism. (ynhh.org)
  • Yale New Haven Hospital has a Pulmonary Hypertension Association-accredited Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center. (ynhh.org)
  • This rotation provides an opportunity to manage a wide range of complex pulmonary pathology including asthma, COPD, OSA, interstitial lung disease (ILD), pulmonary hypertension (PH), and sarcoidosis. (amc.edu)
  • We also provide fellows outpatient elective rotations at the sleep, sarcoidosis, and pulmonary hypertension clinics. (amc.edu)
  • Pulmonary hypertension is increased pressure in the pulmonary circulation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Severe pulmonary hypertension leads to right ventricular overload and failure. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Many conditions and drugs cause pulmonary hypertension. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In the first group (pulmonary arterial hypertension [PAH]), the primary disorder affects the small pulmonary arterioles. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The multiple pulmonary artery blockages caused severe pulmonary hypertension. (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • This results in pulmonary hypertension , a life-threatening condition. (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • As a result of the procedure, Jordan's pulmonary hypertension was cured, and he would be heading home to Illinois with normal pulmonary artery pressure. (stanfordchildrens.org)
Arteries12
  • The secondary effects of the shunt on pulmonary arteries as well as cardiac chambers are also detectable in the same study. (medscape.com)
  • A pulmonary thrombectomy is an emergency surgical procedure used to remove blood clots from the pulmonary arteries. (wikipedia.org)
  • More recently, PAB has played a role in the preparation and "training" of the left ventricle (LV) in patients with dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) who are evaluated for a delayed arterial switch procedure. (medscape.com)
  • It has found a similar role in training the LV in patients with levo-transposition of the great arteries (L-TGA) who may also be candidates for an arterial switch procedure. (medscape.com)
  • Pulmonary artery banding (PAB) creates a narrowing, or stenosing, of the main pulmonary artery that decreases blood flow to the branch pulmonary arteries and reduces PBF and pulmonary artery pressure. (medscape.com)
  • The RVOT is the part of the heart that takes blood from the lower pumping chamber (right ventricle) to the blood vessels (pulmonary arteries) that carry blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs. (secondscount.org)
  • The RVOT includes the area underneath the pulmonary valve, the pulmonary valve itself, and a portion of the main pulmonary artery (before it divides into the right and the left lung arteries). (secondscount.org)
  • A PTE is a surgical procedure to remove chronic blood clots from arteries in the lung. (uclahealth.org)
  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the occlusion of pulmonary arteries by thrombi that originate elsewhere, typically in the large veins of the legs or pelvis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in your lungs. (ahdubai.com)
  • To explain Jordan's operation, Hanley likened the boy's pulmonary arteries to a large tree, starting with a trunk that goes to large branches and then smaller branches. (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • The ductus arteriosus is a small fetal structure that connects two large arteries (aorta and pulmonary) but becomes pathological when it is maintained after birth. (bvsalud.org)
Deep venous thr2
  • Premature death has been reported in 20% of Proteus syndrome patients, most often related to deep venous thrombosis leading to pulmonary embolus, postoperative complications, or pneumonia. (medscape.com)
  • For more information, see Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism . (medscape.com)
Complications12
  • What are the potential complications of pulmonary valve stenosis? (healthline.com)
  • Untreated pulmonary valve stenosis can lead to a number of harmful and deadly complications. (healthline.com)
  • 2002) that percutaneous dilational tracheostomies are a significantly shorter procedure and have fewer pulmonary complications compared to surgical tracheostomies for individuals with acute SCI. (scireproject.com)
  • 2012) that tracheostomies can reduce the number of pulmonary complications in individuals with acute SCI compared to late or no tracheostomy. (scireproject.com)
  • Pulmonary complications, infections, and arrhythmia were the most common complications after surgical procedures. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study is designed to determine if point-of-care washing of allogeneic Leukocyte-Reduced Red Blood Cells reduces pulmonary complications when compared to standard-of-care Leukocyte-Reduced Red Blood Cells in a cardiac surgical population. (mayo.edu)
  • The objective of this study was to measure the accuracy of patient self-report of health care utilization and complications in the 90 days following orthopedic procedures using an automated digital patient engagement platform. (jmir.org)
  • A total of 371 Anthem members with claims data meeting inclusion criteria who had undergone orthopedic procedures between March 1, 2015, and July 1, 2016, at participating practices already routinely using an automated digital patient engagement platform for asynchronous remote guidance and telemonitoring were sent surveys through the platform (in addition to the other materials being provided to them through the platform) regarding 90-day postencounter health care utilization and complications. (jmir.org)
  • Vomiting has been associated with major complications such as pulmonary aspiration of gastric content and might endanger surgical outcomes after certain procedures, for example after maxillofacial surgery with wired jaws. (disabled-world.com)
  • The risks associated with this type of facial surgery are similar to those for most surgical procedures - anesthesia complications such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. (targetwoman.com)
  • Pulmonary complications are a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in Proteus syndrome patients. (medscape.com)
  • This study was performed to report the surgical results and their complications of the patent ductus arteriosus correction in preterm infants at Santa Marcelina Hospital-SP between January 2009 and July 2016. (bvsalud.org)
Main pulmon2
  • Pulmonary atresia is a birth defect of the pulmonary valve, which is the valve that controls blood flow from the right ventricle (lower right chamber of the heart) to the main pulmonary artery (the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs). (cdc.gov)
  • The artery which usually carries blood out of the right ventricle, the main pulmonary artery (MPA), remains very small, since the pulmonary valve (PV) doesn't form. (cdc.gov)
Lungs17
  • Once CTEPH develops, the most effective cure is a surgical procedure known as pulmonary endarterectomy that reestablishes normal blood flow to the lungs. (bcm.edu)
  • The hilum is what connects your lungs to their supporting structures and where pulmonary vessels enter and exit your lungs. (healthline.com)
  • Pulmonary atresia is a birth defect (pronounced PULL-mun-airy ah-TREE-sha) of the heart where the valve that controls blood flow from the heart to the lungs doesn't form at all. (cdc.gov)
  • Pulmonary atresia is when this valve didn't form at all, and no blood can go from the right ventricle of the heart out to the lungs. (cdc.gov)
  • In a baby without a congenital heart defect, the right side of the heart pumps oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs through the pulmonary artery. (cdc.gov)
  • In babies with pulmonary atresia, the pulmonary valve that usually controls the blood flowing through the pulmonary artery is not formed, so blood is unable to get directly from the right ventricle to the lungs. (cdc.gov)
  • Pulmonary embolism (PE) is form of embolism and thromboembolism in which a blockage of the pulmonary artery (or one of its branches), usually when a deep vein thrombosis (blood clot from a vein), becomes dislodged from its site of formation and embolizes to the arterial blood supply of one of the lungs. (citizendium.org)
  • For patients with a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot that has traveled to the lungs), treatment may include a minimally invasive procedure of embolectomy or thrombolysis in which a Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) interventional radiologist inserts a catheter fitted with a suction device into a vein in the groin or neck. (ynhh.org)
  • A properly functioning pulmonary valve keeps blood flowing from the heart's lower right pumping chamber (right ventricle) into the pulmonary artery and onto the lungs. (secondscount.org)
  • Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot occurs in the lung which results in a blockage of the blood supply to lungs. (singhealth.com.sg)
  • Surgical or catheter directed procedures are sometimes used to clear the clot in the lungs. (singhealth.com.sg)
  • Pulmonary exercise tests allow the physician to evaluate the lungs and heart under conditions of increased metabolic demand. (ucsd.edu)
  • Pulmonary embolism is often caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the legs. (ahdubai.com)
  • In most cases, pulmonary embolism is caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from deep veins in the legs or, rarely, from veins in other parts of the body (deep vein thrombosis). (ahdubai.com)
  • Because the clots block blood flow to the lungs, pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening. (ahdubai.com)
  • Pulmonary embolism occurs when a clump of material, most often a blood clot, gets wedged into an artery in your lungs. (ahdubai.com)
  • Before birth, the baby has a blood vessel that runs between the aorta (the main artery to the body) and the pulmonary artery (the main artery to the lungs), called the ductus arteriosus. (medlineplus.gov)
Artery pressure1
  • Diagnosis is made by finding elevated pulmonary artery pressure (estimated by echocardiography and confirmed by right heart catheterization). (msdmanuals.com)
Known as pulmonary2
  • In that case, the valve may begin to allow blood to "leak" back into the heart over time-this is known as pulmonary valve regurgitation. (secondscount.org)
  • This is known as pulmonary infarction. (ahdubai.com)
Atresia14
  • Anomalies occurring at a later stage and in particular during the reabsorption of the primordial vein are at the origin of related lesions like cor triatriatum and atresia of pulmonary vein. (medscape.com)
  • What is Pulmonary Atresia? (cdc.gov)
  • Because a baby with pulmonary atresia may need surgery or other procedures soon after birth, this birth defect is considered a critical congenital heart defect (critical CHD). (cdc.gov)
  • In pulmonary atresia, since blood cannot directly flow from the right ventricle of the heart out to the pulmonary artery, blood must use other routes to bypass the unformed pulmonary valve. (cdc.gov)
  • In this form of pulmonary atresia, the wall, or septum, between the ventricles remains complete and intact. (cdc.gov)
  • In this form of pulmonary atresia, a ventricular septal defect (VSD) allows blood to flow into and out of the right ventricle (RV). (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, blood flowing into the RV can help the ventricle develop during pregnancy, so it is typically not as small as in pulmonary atresia with an intact ventricular septum. (cdc.gov)
  • Pulmonary atresia with a VSD is similar to another condition called tetralogy of Fallot . (cdc.gov)
  • Thus, pulmonary atresia with a VSD is like a very severe form of tetralogy of Fallot. (cdc.gov)
  • A 2019 study using 2010-2014 data from birth defects surveillance systems across the United States, researchers estimated that each year about 550 babies in the United States are born with pulmonary atresia. (cdc.gov)
  • In other words, about 1 in every 7,100 babies born in the United States each year are born with pulmonary atresia. (cdc.gov)
  • The causes of heart defects, such as pulmonary atresia, among most babies are unknown. (cdc.gov)
  • Pulmonary atresia may be diagnosed during pregnancy or soon after a baby is born. (cdc.gov)
  • Pulmonary atresia and truncus arteriosus - Repair of these conditions may involve the placement of a valved tube (conduit) or human tissue tube (homograft) between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery. (secondscount.org)
Risk of pulmonary embolism2
  • D-dimer may be under-used in patients at low risk of pulmonary embolism. (citizendium.org)
  • People who have severe symptoms of COVID-19 have an increased risk of pulmonary embolism. (ahdubai.com)
Partial anomalous pulmonary venous3
  • Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) and partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC) account for 1-2% of congenital heart defects. (medscape.com)
  • Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC) occurs at the same stage but does not involve all four veins. (medscape.com)
  • In partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC), lung fields often demonstrate increased pulmonary vascular markings. (medscape.com)
Stenosis24
  • For instance, free and in situ autologous tissue have been used to create a wide, unobstructed connection between the pulmonary venous confluence and the left atrium (LA). Despite this technique, 10-15% of patients represent with stenosis after initial successful correction. (medscape.com)
  • Recurrent stenosis is often a progressive process, resulting in multiple representations requiring further procedures for correction, with an increasingly poor outcome at each representation. (medscape.com)
  • Most recently, a technique to minimize the surgical trauma to the pulmonary vein intima was proposed to improve outcomes in patients with postrepair stenosis. (medscape.com)
  • Anomalies in the modality of formation and involution of the primordial pulmonary vein are responsible for rarer conditions like congenital pulmonary vein stenosis and an abnormal number of pulmonary veins. (medscape.com)
  • However, in tetralogy of Fallot, the pulmonary valve (PV) does form, although it is small and blood has trouble flowing through it - this is called pulmonary valve stenosis. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 1 ] In this report, Muller and Danimann described palliation by the "creation of pulmonary stenosis" in a 5-month-old infant who had a large ventricular septal defect (VSD) and pulmonary overcirculation. (medscape.com)
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis is when the pulmonary valve does not open properly or wide enough. (healthline.com)
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis does not always require medical treatment. (healthline.com)
  • What are the symptoms of pulmonary valve stenosis? (healthline.com)
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis affects the body's ability to get oxygenated blood. (healthline.com)
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis can cause sudden death in severe instances. (healthline.com)
  • What causes pulmonary valve stenosis? (healthline.com)
  • Doctors don't know the exact cause of pulmonary valve stenosis. (healthline.com)
  • If you're diagnosed with pulmonary valve stenosis, your doctor will often recommend that you undergo additional tests to ensure your heart is healthy. (healthline.com)
  • Conditions that can have pulmonary valve stenosis as a complication include rheumatic fever and carcinoid tumors in the digestive system. (healthline.com)
  • If pulmonary valve stenosis is left untreated, the extra effort your heart must exert can lead to heart failure and death. (healthline.com)
  • Make a doctor's appointment if you suspect you or your child may be experiencing pulmonary valve stenosis. (healthline.com)
  • How is pulmonary valve stenosis diagnosed? (healthline.com)
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis can cause a heart murmur . (healthline.com)
  • The murmur can be an initial indicator of pulmonary valve stenosis. (healthline.com)
  • How is pulmonary valve stenosis treated? (healthline.com)
  • Your doctor will use imaging scans and other examinations to determine the best course of treatment for pulmonary valve stenosis. (healthline.com)
  • Seek medical treatment if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting as a result of your pulmonary valve stenosis. (healthline.com)
  • Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle also can be beneficial when you have pulmonary valve stenosis. (healthline.com)
Percutaneous4
  • Mechanical thrombectomies can be surgical (surgical thrombectomy) or percutaneous (percutaneous thrombectomy). (wikipedia.org)
  • following percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation, LV systolic and diastolic functions have been shown to be improved and even normalized. (frontiersin.org)
  • 2011b) that percutaneous tracheostomies may result in fewer cases of pneumonia compared to surgical tracheostomies in acute SCI individuals. (scireproject.com)
  • Fellows are responsible for performing and teaching routine ICU procedures such as central venous catheter, temporary non-tunneled HD catheter, Swan-Ganz catheter/pulmonary artery catheters/right heart catheterization, endotracheal intubation, cordis lines, arterial catheters, thoracentesis, paracentesis, thoracic pigtail catheters, and percutaneous tracheostomies. (amc.edu)
Mixed pulmonary venous1
  • Less commonly, the pulmonary veins may drain to multiple sites (mixed pulmonary venous connection). (medscape.com)
Embolism Response Team2
  • Patients are initially evaluated by the HVC's multidisciplinary Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT), which includes pulmonologists and interventional radiologists. (ynhh.org)
  • At SGH we have a pulmonary embolism response team which consist of different specialist who come together to manage patients who may be seriously ill. (singhealth.com.sg)
Completing the pulmonary artery1
  • Safe placement of a pulmonary artery band: (A) encircling the aortopulmonary trunk, (B) encircling the aorta, and (C) completing the pulmonary artery band at the final location. (medscape.com)
Diagnosis2
  • Three months before, he had been treated for similar features with the diagnosis of pulmonary emboli. (nih.gov)
  • Assist in a pulmonary diagnosis. (ucsd.edu)
Curative3
  • PAB is a palliative but not a curative surgical procedure. (medscape.com)
  • In patients who we determine are surgical candidates, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) surgery can often be curative. (uclahealth.org)
  • With the exception of a few procedures - ligation of isolated patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) , closure of isolated atrial septal defects (ASD) and ventricular septal defects (VSD) - surgical treatment of congenital heart disease is more often palliative than curative. (cgh.com.sg)
Catheter1
  • In less-severe cases in which there is only one area of blockage near or at the pulmonary valve, doctors can perform a fairly simple surgical catheter procedure that uses a tiny balloon to expand the artery. (stanfordchildrens.org)
Congenital8
  • Anomalous congenital connections of the pulmonary venous system represent a spectrum of conditions in which the pulmonary veins are partially or entirely connected to the right atrium, either directly or via the systemic venous return. (medscape.com)
  • Pulmonary artery banding (PAB) is a technique of palliative surgical therapy used by congenital heart surgeons as a staged approach for operative correction of congenital heart defects. (medscape.com)
  • Although the use of PAB has declined, it remains an essential technique for comprehensive surgical treatment in patients with congenital heart disease. (medscape.com)
  • Congenital heart defects with left-to-right shunting and unrestricted pulmonary blood flow (PBF) due to a drop in pulmonary vascular resistance result in pulmonary overcirculation. (medscape.com)
  • Patients who are selected for pulmonary artery banding (PAB) and staged cardiac repair are determined based on the experience and training of the pediatric cardiologists and congenital heart surgeons at any given institution. (medscape.com)
  • Many forms of congenital heart disease (CHD) repaired in infancy and childhood involve surgery on the pulmonary valve and right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT). (secondscount.org)
  • In addition, many operations, such as the Rastelli, Ross, and Damus-Kaye-Stanzel procedures performed to make other congenital heart repairs, may also involve the placement of a valved tube (conduit) or human tissue tube (homograft) between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery. (secondscount.org)
  • An increasing number of children with congenital heart disease are surviving into adulthood due to greatly improved surgical, medical, anaesthetic and intensive care over the last few decades. (cgh.com.sg)
Interstitial lung di2
  • The 42 patients without PH included 29 patients with cystic fibrosis (PAP 21.1 ± 3.3 mm Hg) and 13 patients with interstitial lung disease (PAP 18 ± 4.6 mm Hg) (8 patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, 2 with sarcoidosis, 3 with pulmonary fibrosis secondary to bleomycin treatment). (cdc.gov)
  • Our medical teams offer inpatient and outpatient services to diagnose and treat a wide range of respiratory diseases and disorders, including asthma, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, COPD, pulmonary vascular disease, tuberculosis and sleep-disordered breathing. (ynhh.org)
COPD5
  • High pressures in these vessels are often caused by heart failure or chronic pulmonary obstructive disorder (COPD) . (healthline.com)
  • This growth can be attributed to increasing air pollution levels, a rise in smoking populations globally, and escalating prevalence of diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and other respiratory disorders. (reportlinker.com)
  • Recent market investigations highlight the necessity for therapeutic progress in this area, with high incidence rates of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (reportlinker.com)
  • Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis affects patients without obvious immune compromise, but with an underlying lung condition such as COPD or sarcoidosis, prior or concurrent TB or non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease. (bmj.com)
  • Pulmonary exercise testing is helpful in predicting the course of disease and long-term survival in people with COPD. (ucsd.edu)
Postoperative4
  • Aspergillus fumigatus is the most common species implicated in all pulmonary syndromes, although Aspergillus flavus is a more common cause of various forms of allergic rhinosinusitis, postoperative aspergillosis and fungal keratitis. (bmj.com)
  • Postoperative nausea and vomiting results from anesthetic, surgical, and patients factors. (disabled-world.com)
  • Early prophylaxis in surgical patients with low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) has been associated with significant reductions in postoperative venous thrombosis. (medscape.com)
  • As previous studies have revealed, postoperative chylothorax is a rare complication of cardiothoracic surgery procedures, especially myocardial revascularization [1-4]. (who.int)
Patients32
  • Patients with total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) most commonly present a confluence draining into a connecting vein to the systemic venous system. (medscape.com)
  • In patients without obstruction, the pulmonary vascular bed is plethoric and pulmonary artery is prominent. (medscape.com)
  • In patients with obstruction, severe pulmonary edema is the commonest finding. (medscape.com)
  • As a result of the mixing of oxygenated pulmonary venous effluent and deoxygenated systemic venous blood (oxygen saturations) are almost identical in all chambers of the heart in patients with TAPVC. (medscape.com)
  • Recently, in selected patients, they have gone through a resurgence with the revision of the surgical technique. (wikipedia.org)
  • CTEPH develops over time in patients with a history of blood clots ( pulmonary embolism ). (bcm.edu)
  • In addition, patients may be candidates for a minimally invasive procedure called pulmonary balloon angioplasty. (bcm.edu)
  • Informed consent for medical and surgical procedures was obtained for all enrolled patients. (cdc.gov)
  • [3] Patients can present with atypical syndromes such as unexplained exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (citizendium.org)
  • PAB may not be tolerated in patients who have cardiac defects that depend on mixing of the systemic and pulmonary venous blood to maintain adequate systemic oxygen saturations. (medscape.com)
  • The treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP), a harmful pulmonary condition typically afflicting ICU patients, is a critical challenge of contemporary healthcare. (reportlinker.com)
  • Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) presents in a more indolent fashion, usually affecting patients with underlying lung disease, but with no or only subtle generalised immune compromise. (bmj.com)
  • Tracheostomy trays are a common choice of instrument combination in a tracheostomy surgical procedure or patient care management in tracheostomy operated patients. (factmr.com)
  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine services at Yale New Haven Hospital are nationally and internationally recognized for providing advanced care for patients. (ynhh.org)
  • YNHH is the first hospital in Connecticut to offer lung biopsy procedure to patients using the most advanced robotic-bronchoscopy technology . (ynhh.org)
  • We are pleased to provide minor surgical and other medical procedures to our patients here at Finger Lakes Family Care. (thompsonhealth.com)
  • 2014) that acute SCI patients who do not require tracheostomies have a higher success rate of mechanical ventilation weaning compared to those who do require this procedure. (scireproject.com)
  • As a large tertiary care hospital, our closed ICU assumes care of patients with several complex and interconnected medical pathology, and is managed by Pulmonary-Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) division with a team consisting of senior resident and intern residents supervised by a PCCM faculty member and fellow. (amc.edu)
  • With an overall survey completion rate of 76.8% (285/371), patients were found to have accuracy of self-report characterized by a kappa of 0.80 and agreement of 0.99 and a kappa of 1.00 and agreement of 1.00 for 90-day hospital admissions and pulmonary embolism, respectively. (jmir.org)
  • In this multicenter observational cohort study using an automated internet-based digital patient engagement platform, we found that patients were most accurate self-reporters of 90-day hospital admissions and pulmonary embolism, followed by 90-day surgical site infection and emergency room/urgent care visits. (jmir.org)
  • Assess patients' cardiopulmonary readiness for planned procedures or surgery. (ucsd.edu)
  • Physicians order pulmonary exercise tests for patients who are easily short of breath. (ucsd.edu)
  • In the last few years Hanley has taken many of the techniques developed for unifocalization and used them for extensive pulmonary artery reconstruction on Williams syndrome patients like Jordan and other patients with similar heart defects. (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • Some patients may have persistent atelectasis, pneumonia, or symptoms of pulmonary insufficiency. (medscape.com)
  • With appropriate medical and surgical care, patients with Proteus syndrome may age normally. (medscape.com)
  • The tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) as an echocardiographic index to assess right ventricular (RV) systolic function has not been investigated thoroughly in pediatric patients and adolescents with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) after surgical repair. (thoracickey.com)
  • Although TAPSE was initially preserved, impaired TAPSE was observed with increasing time after surgical repair in pediatric patients with TOF. (thoracickey.com)
  • As this new group of patients enters adulthood, they will need regular monitoring and ongoing care, and sometimes may even require further surgical interventions. (cgh.com.sg)
  • Venous thromboembolism (VTE, including deep vein thrombosis [DVT] and pulmonary embolism [PE]) in surgical patients undergoing general anesthesia has been extensively studied. (medscape.com)
  • The ninth edition of the clinical practice guidelines for prevention of VTE from the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) recommended that LMWH be given to patients undergoing major orthopedic procedures at least 12 hours preoperatively or postoperatively. (medscape.com)
  • This paper contemplates a series of cases, in which all patients submitted to the surgical treatment of PDA in preterm infants were described retrospectively (2009-2016), through the analysis of medical records of the Santa Marcelina Hospital, SP-Brazil. (bvsalud.org)
  • Surgical indication was generally in patients with moderate to large ductus arteriosus with congestive heart failure. (bvsalud.org)
Veins4
  • Confirmation of the normal drainage of the remaining pulmonary veins is an important part of the echocardiographic examination. (medscape.com)
  • Demonstration of turbulence or flow acceleration in the pulmonary veins is also used to diagnose obstruction in the pulmonary venous circuit. (medscape.com)
  • When compared to echocardiography, MRIA has been shown to offer a better visualization of the whole length of the pulmonary veins, the communicating veins, and the accessory pathways. (medscape.com)
  • Urgent surgical procedure was undertaken and pulmonary veins were anastomozed to left atrium with posterior method. (safewateronline.com)
Severe4
  • PTEs are done for chronic pulmonary embolism, thrombectomies for severe acute pulmonary embolism. (wikipedia.org)
  • In severe cases, surgery may be required to replace the pulmonary valve. (healthline.com)
  • In severe pulmonary embolism where it is necessary to clear the blood clot quickly to re-establish blood flow for oxygenation of blood, thrombolytic therapy such as a tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), which is a clot dissolving enzyme may be used. (singhealth.com.sg)
  • In a case as severe as Jordan's, Hanley said a balloon catheterization procedure isn't effective. (stanfordchildrens.org)
Surgery14
  • In a YouTube video titled "Starting from Scratch: Coming Back from Heart Surgery," the previous governor of California remembered how he awoke "freaking out" after one thing went flawed with what was presupposed to be a "noninvasive" aortic valve alternative ― his third open-heart surgical procedure. (secularnewsdaily.com)
  • Digitally-enabled tools allow a surgeon to plan, visualize and execute surgical plans with greater precision and lower patient disruption than with conventional surgery. (ubs.com)
  • Leading technology in the space is driving growth in rapid robotic assisted procedures, with general surgery procedures leading the charge. (ubs.com)
  • 2011a) that tracheostomies performed directly after spinal fixation surgery do not increase the rate of surgical wound infection compared to non-immediate tracheostomies in acute SCI individuals. (scireproject.com)
  • Suppose you were born with a heart condition that required surgery to repair your pulmonary valve and its nearby structures when you were an infant or child. (secondscount.org)
  • Treatments to address the valve problem may include a minimally invasive, nonsurgical procedure or open-heart surgery. (secondscount.org)
  • Other cosmetic surgery procedures such as chemical peeling and dermabrasion are also discussed. (targetwoman.com)
  • Though our genes, lifestyle and personal habits contribute in no small measure to our looks, it is now possible to acquire a more youthful appearance with cosmetic surgery procedures such as dermabrasion and chemical peeling. (targetwoman.com)
  • Read on to understand these cosmetic surgery procedures and various factors that need to be considered before opting for facelift surgery. (targetwoman.com)
  • Hanley, who led a marathon, eight-hour surgery reconstructing the pulmonary artery and its branches to Jordan's heart last Dec. 10, is known for tackling some of the world's toughest and most complex pediatric heart surgeries. (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • Sometimes the PDA can be closed with a procedure that does not involve surgery. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Preterm newborns undergoing selective correction surgery of the patent ductus arteriosus: is there still space for these procedures? (bvsalud.org)
  • To analyze the clinical and surgical profile of preterm newborns submitted to selective correction surgery of the patent ductus arteriosus. (bvsalud.org)
  • It occurs in less than 1% of thoracic procedures [5] and 0.6%-0.8% of cases of cardiovascular surgery [6]. (who.int)
Lung7
  • In TAPVC, obstruction to pulmonary venous drainage determines the appearance of the lung fields on chest radiography. (medscape.com)
  • Pulmonary embolism Heart-lung machine Casazza F, Roncon L, Greco F (Oct 2005). (wikipedia.org)
  • From left: Right pulmonary angiogram showing obstructed blood flow to the right lung (yellow arrows) in a patient with CTEPH. (bcm.edu)
  • The digital transformation of surgical procedures from humans to robotics has the potential to lead to huge advancements in addressing various pathogens including lung cancer diagnostics/treatment through extending the reach of minimally invasive biopsies. (ubs.com)
  • Procedures are performed by our highly experienced interventional pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons united in the goal to save lives by diagnosing and treating lung cancer as early as possible. (ynhh.org)
  • A pulmonary function test is a non-invasive test used to determine a patient's lung function and source of shortness of breath. (ucsd.edu)
  • Pulmonary embolism symptoms can vary greatly, depending on how much of your lung is involved, the size of the clots, and whether you have underlying lung or heart disease. (ahdubai.com)
Symptoms1
  • Mild to moderate pulmonary valve leakage (or pulmonary valve regurgitation) may produce no symptoms. (secondscount.org)
Right ventricular1
  • Surgical relief of the right outflow tract obstruction using a transannular patch (TAP) can lead to pulmonary regurgitation (PR), which may lead to progressive right ventricular (RV) dilatation and dysfunction with age. (thoracickey.com)
Clinical2
  • Comparison of Clinical and Echocardiographic Outcomes After Surgical Redo Mitral Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Therapy. (ucsf.edu)
  • 62 female) from infants to late after surgical repair for TOF in early childhood who were undergoing routine clinical follow-up. (thoracickey.com)
Systemic1
  • The concept of "functionally single ventricle" encompasses a group of CHDs in which the dominant ventricular chamber is responsible for maintaining the systemic and pulmonary circulations and not suitable for a biventricular repair. (benthamscience.com)
Medical and surgical2
  • Fellows gain independent time with PCCM faculty as they are supervised in their patient care duties, which also includes multi-disciplinary interaction with consultants of medical and surgical specialties. (amc.edu)
  • In addition to the medical and surgical issues, this growing population may also face specific social, psychological and behavioural problems throughout their life. (cgh.com.sg)
Blood flow2
  • Additional benefits include the possibility of qualitatively and quantitatively evaluating the amount of anomalous pulmonary blood flow, the Qp:Qs (using phase-contrast MRI). (medscape.com)
  • A surgical procedure known as a valvuloplasty can stretch the pulmonary valve's walls to improve blood flow. (healthline.com)
Cystic1
  • High-resolution chest CT scanning: This examination may be useful in evaluating pulmonary cystic malformations. (medscape.com)
Circulation1
  • In particular, contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) provides complete anatomical and functional assessment of the pulmonary circulation. (medscape.com)
Acute5
  • Acute ABG evaluation assists in the resuscitation of a neonate with obstructed total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC). (medscape.com)
  • So any patient with a history of acute pulmonary embolism should undergo an annual echocardiogram to check the function of the heart. (bcm.edu)
  • In the acute setting, this leads to pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure in the neonate. (medscape.com)
  • 2011) that acute SCI individuals who receive a tracheostomy, compared to those who are extubated, may have more pulmonary secretions, lower gas exchange, and lower forced vital capacity. (scireproject.com)
  • 2004) that tracheostomies in acute SCI individuals may not increase the risk of neurologic deterioration or surgical site infection. (scireproject.com)
Thoracic3
  • Pisola et al describe a case of PAPVC with connection between the left upper pulmonary vein and the left internal thoracic vein with an intact atrial septum. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, fellows not only manage complex pleural pathology but perform interventional pleural procedures such as thoracic pigtail catheters, in-dwelling PleurX catheters, and pleuroscopy. (amc.edu)
  • We have several elective rotations available for senior fellows with in-patient rotations in the cardiothoracic ICU, CCU, neuro-ICU, surgical ICU, and advanced thoracic radiology. (amc.edu)
Angiography1
  • [10] Introduction of computed tomographic pulmonary angiography may have led to overdiagnosis of pulmonary embolism]. (citizendium.org)
Obstruction1
  • Rising incidences of upper airway obstruction in the general population, coupled with surgical procedures involving pulmonary ventilation and pulmonary toilet is anticipated to drive the growth of the tracheostomy tray market. (factmr.com)
Anticoagulation1
  • anticoagulation may be ineffective in preventing pulmonary embolism, and the surgical repair is treatment of choice of this pathology because it is safe and effective. (nih.gov)
Atrial3
  • Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) is thought to result from failure of fusion between the LA evagination and the pulmonary venous plexus or from a position mismatch between the atrial evagination and the forming atrial septum. (medscape.com)
  • A prominence of the pulmonary artery shadow and the right atrial (RA) silhouette are often observed. (medscape.com)
  • In PAPVC, echocardiography is typically used to help delineate the anatomy of the pulmonary venous drainage and the atrial septum. (medscape.com)

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