International Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2015

  • Pulmonary Arterio-Venous Malformations: Is it Easy to Diagnose and Treat Early

    Waheed Etman, Walid Abu Arab

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2015
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: 19 May 2015
    Accepted: 30 June 2015
    Published: 1 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcts.20150101.11
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    Abstract: Background: Pulmonary arterio-venous malformation (PAVM) is a rare vascular anomaly that can be confronted with in cardiothoracic surgery patients. This study is a retrospective one that analyses the data of our experience with this entity at cardiothoracic surgery department of Alexandria University during nine years. Patients and methods: This is... Show More
  • Evaluation of the use of Tru-Cut Needle Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Chest Wall Tumors

    Walid Abu Arab, Akram Allam, Khaled Karara

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2015
    Pages: 5-8
    Received: 4 June 2015
    Accepted: 30 June 2015
    Published: 1 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcts.20150101.12
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    Abstract: Introduction: Chest wall tumors can be either primary, metastatic or radiation induced. Moreover, it can be due to involvement by lung or breast cancer. Although clinical and radiological assessments are important in evaluation of patients with chest wall tumors; the histo-pathological diagnosis remains the most important factor in determining the ... Show More
  • The Use of Fascia Lata in the Reconstruction of Chest Wall Defects: Is It Effective

    Walid Abu Arab, Ibrahim Khadragi

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2015
    Pages: 9-12
    Received: 4 June 2015
    Accepted: 30 June 2015
    Published: 1 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcts.20150101.13
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    Abstract: Introduction: Chest wall defects could be encountered after chest wall resection for chest wall tumors or resection of pleural or pulmonary tumors invading chest wall. Moreover, they could result from chest trauma. Chest wall reconstruction can be difficult and challenging for the thoracic surgeon. Different techniques and materials were introduced... Show More
  • Does Modified Ultra Filtration Affect Clinical Outcome Following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    Akram Allam, Wael Hassanein, Walid Abu Arab, Ahmed Othman, Mohsen AbdelAzeem

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2015
    Pages: 13-19
    Received: 9 June 2015
    Accepted: 30 June 2015
    Published: 1 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcts.20150101.14
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    Abstract: Background: Modified ultra filtration (MUF) has become widely used in pediatric cardiac surgery. MUF is capable to remove large amounts of fluid with significant improvement in the post-cardiopulmonary bypass status and laboratory parameters of the patients. There is; however; contradicting reports in the overall clinical outcome benefit following ... Show More