The technical success rate was 95% (97% in acute, 95% in chronic, and 93% in type B dissections). The type I endoleak rate was 7% (7% in acute and 8% in chronic dissections); all occurred in patients with type B dissections. Paraplegia, paraparesis, and stroke occurred in 4, 1, and 2 patients, respe... | PMID: 21521051

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The 30-day mortality rate was 1.9%. During follow-up (mean 25 months, range 1-94), 34 secondary procedures were performed in 28 (26.2%) patients for 6 (17.6%) limb graft stenoses/thromboses (5.6% of 107 cases), 8 (23.5%) in-stent visceral vessel stenoses/occlusions (7.5% of 107 cases), 8 (23.5%) mi... | PMID: 21521053

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We reviewed the causes leading to secondary procedures after ≥100 branched/fenestrated stent-graft repairs and now propose several alterations to the technique that could improve the results of this approach to complex aortic aneurysm repair.... | PMID: 21521055

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The median POF (IQR; absolute range) required to dislodge each bridging stent-graft from the 6-mm renal branch was 1.89 N (0.47 N; 1.65-2.5) for the 7-mm Viabahn, 1.17 N (0.39 N; 0.68-1.57 N) for the 7-mm Fluency, and 2.08 N (0.49 N; 1.59-2.62 N) for the 7-mm Fluency with a supporting 8-mm Zilver st... | PMID: 21521056

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There was no perioperative mortality in the pararenal EVAR group versus 3 (4.5%) deaths among the OSR patients (p = 0.122). The 15% 30-day morbidity with pararenal EVAR was half that of OSR (p = 0.059). Mean follow-up was 28.8 ±21.6 months for pararenal EVAR and 35.7±23.2 months for OSR.... | PMID: 21521058

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This concept of filling the aneurysm sac with PDMS may lead to a percutaneous treatment for endoleaks. While the results of this study show that PDMS may be used to treat endoleaks in vitro, further tests are required to determine if this approach is suitable in vivo.... | PMID: 21521061

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Abstract Purpose: To present a case of percutaneous fenestration of a type B aortic dissection after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Case Report: An 82-year-old patient with an earlier conventionally inserted aortobi-iliac prosthesis presented with a proximal anastomotic pseudoa... | PMID: 21521069

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We identified 74 squeaking hips (73 patients) giving an incidence of 3.1% at a mean follow-up of 9.5 years (4.1 to 13.3). Taller, heavier and younger patients were significantly more likely to have hips that squeaked. Squeaking hips had a significantly higher range of post-operative internal (p = 0.... | PMID: 21464479

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This study assessed the ability of the SYNTAX score (SXscore) to stratify risk in patients treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using zotarolimus-eluting or everolimus-eluting stents. The SXscore can identify patients treated with PCI who are at highe... | PMID: 21511223

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Large facial defects require definitive surgical reconstruction. However, at times such reconstruction is not possible due to extensive loss of tissues that can not be corrected by surgery alone. In this case, prosthetic restoration of lost facial tissues was carried out. Introduction of newer materi... | PMID: 21453630

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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with the Cribier-Edwards prosthesis may provide an alternative to conventional aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients with aortic stenosis. Previous studies have indicated that TAVI is feasible in this patient population. Transcatheter implantati... | PMID: 21419887

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Scaphoid fractures detected in the subacute stage require a more meticulous and prompt approach to prevent chronicity and regain wrist function. Oblique-type scaphoid fractures are potentially unstable and may result in detrimental sequelae. Aim of this study is to suggest an easy surgical approach t... | PMID: 21453597

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The aim of this biomechanical cadaver study of calcaneal fractures was to investigate whether a locking calcaneal plate provides more stiffness in osteoporotic bone compared to a non-locking plate. | PMID: 21477551

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The study aim was to assess the growth potential and function of the tricuspid valve (TV) annulus after annuloplasty with the intra-annular biodegradable ring. | PMID: 21560824

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Mitral annular calcification (MAC) occurs mainly at the posterior half of the annulus, and is often seen in dialysis-dependent patients who have a high risk for cardiac surgery. A simple supra-annular prosthesis insertion ('half-and-half') technique was applied to five dialysis patients with extensiv... | PMID: 21560819

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The study aim was to assess long-term morbidity and mortality with special regard to prosthesis durability after aortic root replacement with the Hancock bioprosthetic porcine conduit. | PMID: 21560822

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Although iatrogenic ischemic complications due to occlusion of the circumflex coronary artery following mitral ring annuloplasty are rare, they may be fatal if not recognized and treated promptly. The study aim was to assess the implantation safety of a novel biodegradable intra-annular mitral valvul... | PMID: 21560823

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Electrocardiogram-gated multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) imaging may aid in the evaluation of prosthetic valve dysfunction. A pulsatile in vitro model was developed to study the MDCT imaging characteristics of mechanical heart valves (MHVs). | PMID: 21560825

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Aortic valve commissural fusion is a process in which fibrous tissue is deposited at the aortic valve commissures, creating adhesion between leaflets and preventing opening. Fusion has recently been associated with the implantation of left ventricular assist devices (VADs), affecting upwards of 50% o... | PMID: 21560813

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We report on a rare case of cochlear implantation in a patient affected by relapsing polychondritis (RP), which over time induced cochlear fibrosis/ossification and deterioration of previously excellent hearing performance. The clinical course was determined by CT scan, electrophysiology, and speech... | PMID: 21322766

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