We analyzed prognosticators for recurrence and post-recurrence survival in completely resected thymic epithelial tumors for the past 25 years in a single institution.Between June 1988 and December 2013, 238 patients undergoing intent-to-treat surgery for thymic epithelial tumors were reviewed. Sex, age, myasthenia gravis (MG), tumor histology, Masaoka staging, characteristic of locoregional inv...

The purpose of this study was to compare the biomechanical stability of triple innominate osteotomies fixed with either bioabsorbable or stainless steel screws. Triple innominate osteotomies were performed on composite hemipelves and fixed with either three 4.5-mm bioabsorbable screws or three stainless steel 4.5-mm screws. Two screws were placed from the iliac wing into the acetabular fragment...

1. Innominate artery (IA) disease is an uncommon cause of stroke. A comprehensive clinical evaluation can promptly provide important diagnostic information and help tailor a straightforward diagnostic strategy. 2. The tetrad of right arm, eye, and hemispheric and posterior circulation ischemia is highly suggestive of an IA lesion. 3. Revascularization may be safely performed using an endovascul...

The impact of Lecompte’s maneuver on superior vena cava (SVC) has never been mentioned before. We think that in certain anatomical subsets, Lecompte’s maneuver can result in superior vena cava narrowing. We present a case report of patient with Tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve with retro-aortic innominate vein who developed SVC thrombosis after Lecompte’s maneuver.

A 59-year-old man developed a fast-growing mycotic innominate artery pseudoaneurysm complicating medically-treated mitral endocarditis caused by methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus. The pseudoaneurysm was revealed by ultrasound of the supra-aortic trunks and confirmed by magnetic resonance angiography (Fig. 1). The surgical treatment was performed with resection of the pseudoaneurysm ...

The successful management of extensive rupture of the entire intrathoracic membranous trachea and an avulsed innominate artery is presented. Taken separately, the two entities are in themselves rare following blunt trauma to the chest. Ventilatory and anesthetic control during repair of this injury is presented.