Research

Tian DH, Weller J, Hasmat S, Preventza O, Forrest P, Kiat H, Yan TD Ann. Thorac. Surg. 2019 07;108(1):283-291 PMID: 30682350 Abstract BACKGROUND: The increasing use of antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) during aortic arch surgery has corresponded with a trend toward warmer target temperatures for hypothermic circulatory arrest. This meta-analysis examined the clinical outcomes using…

Chakos A, Twindyawardhani T, Evangelista A, Maldonado G, Piffaretti G, Yan TD, Tian DH Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2019 Jul;8(4):447-455 PMID: 31463207 Abstract Background: Aortic intramural hematoma constitutes one of the three classifications of acute aortic syndrome (AAS). Type B intramural hematoma (IMH-B) is localized to the descending thoracic aorta and can be managed through medical,…

Tian DH, Chakos A, Hirst L, Chung STW, Yan TD Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2019 Sep;8(5):518-523 PMID: 31667148 Abstract Background: Management of type A intramural hematoma (IMH) remains controversial, with opinions divided as to whether patients should be treated with early aggressive surgery or a more conservative approach. The present systematic review aims to evaluate the…

Zhu YY, Seco M, Harris SR, Koullouros M, Ramponi F, Wilson M, Bannon PG, Vallely MP Heart Lung Circ 2019 May;28(5):807-813 PMID: 30126790 Abstract BACKGROUND: Bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) grafts have demonstrated superior long-term outcomes compared with single internal mammary artery (SIMA) grafts. Despite this, BIMA remains widely underutilised due to perceived technical challenges…

Cao JY, Wales KM, Zhao DF, Seco M, Celermajer DS, Bannon PG Ann. Thorac. Surg. 2020 Mar;109(3):950-958 PMID: 31589849 Abstract BACKGROUND: This systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken to investigate the short- and long-term clinical outcomes of concurrent repair of mild or moderate tricuspid regurgitation (TR) during left-sided valve surgery. METHODS: Medline, PubMed, EMBASE, and…

Brieger DB, Ng ACC, Chow V, D’Souza M, Hyun K, Bannon PG, Kritharides L Open Heart 2019;6(1):e000959 PMID: 31168375 Abstract Objectives: To describe changes in mortality among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in New South Wales (NSW) Australia from 2000 to 2013. Methods: Patients undergoing CABG were identified from the NSW Admission Patient…

McBride KE, Solomon MJ, Steffens D, Bannon PG, Glozier N ANZ J Surg 2019 06;89(6):630-631 PMID: 31179630 Abstract

Cao C, Huang J J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. 2019 Apr; PMID: 31043314 Abstract

Cao C, Cerfolio RJ, Louie BE, Melfi F, Veronesi G, Razzak R, Romano G, Novellis P, Shah S, Ranganath N, Park BJ Ann. Thorac. Surg. 2019 Jun; PMID: 31255610 Abstract BACKGROUND: Intraoperative catastrophes during robotic anatomical pulmonary resections are potentially devastating events. The present study aimed to assess the incidence, management, and outcomes of these…