Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 20, 2026

08:08
Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Mouse Model: A Novel Approach
Published on: September 22, 2017
11.7K
[Cardiopulmonary bypass in thoracic surgery].
D V Bazarov1, Yu V Belov2, E R Charchyan1
1Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia.
Khirurgiia
|October 28, 2017
Summary
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is advisable in thoracic surgery for complex cases. Early and long-term results indicate its safety and efficacy in improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Oncology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Thoracic surgery often involves complex procedures requiring advanced techniques.
- Invasion into vital mediastinal structures or concomitant cardiovascular pathology presents significant surgical challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the advisability and outcomes of using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in thoracic surgery.
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of CPB-assisted thoracic interventions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of early and long-term results.
- Study included 31 patients undergoing CPB-assisted thoracic interventions.
- Patients had malignant/benign thoracic diseases with invasion or cardiovascular pathology.
Main Results:
- Acceptable rates of mortality and morbidity were observed, confirming the safety of CPB in this context.
- Satisfactory long-term outcomes were achieved in patients undergoing CPB-assisted thoracic surgery.
- CPB demonstrated feasibility for complex thoracic interventions.
Conclusions:
- Cardiopulmonary bypass is a safe and effective option for select thoracic surgery patients.
- CPB-assisted thoracic surgery offers favorable long-term results, supporting its use in thoracic oncology.
- This approach is advisable for managing thoracic diseases with mediastinal invasion or cardiovascular comorbidities.
Related Concept Videos
Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management
386
Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction who remain symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy may undergo a septal myectomy (Morrow procedure). This procedure involves excising a portion of the hypertrophied septum below the aortic valve using a heart-lung machine to improve blood flow through the LVOT. Effective preoperative and postoperative nursing management ensures successful patient outcomes, minimizes complications, and...
386
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management
755
Airway management is a key skill in emergency and critical care settings, as maintaining a clear airway is essential for adequate oxygenation and ventilation.Head Tilt-Chin Lift TechniqueThe head tilt-chin lift maneuver is an essential technique primarily used in patients without suspected cervical spine injuries. To perform this maneuver, one hand is placed on the patient’s forehead, and gentle pressure is applied backward to tilt the head. The fingertips of the other hand are positioned...
755
Pneumothorax-I
1.6K
A pneumothorax is a condition where air builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. This condition arises when air enters the space between the parietal and visceral pleura, disrupting the negative pressure essential for lung inflation. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.
1.6K

