JTCVS TechniquesPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-05-02DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102407
Georg Daniel Duerr MD, PhD, Jan Beer MD, Robert Blumauer MD, Mikhail Khokhlunov MD, Tariq Abu-Tair MD, Christoph Kampmann MD
{"title":"Contamination-controlled cystectomy and ventricular wall reconstruction for an intramyocardial hydatid cyst of the left ventricle","authors":"Georg Daniel Duerr MD, PhD, Jan Beer MD, Robert Blumauer MD, Mikhail Khokhlunov MD, Tariq Abu-Tair MD, Christoph Kampmann MD","doi":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102407","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102407","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53413,"journal":{"name":"JTCVS Techniques","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 102407"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148647239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JTCVS TechniquesPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-04-16DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102390
Miriam Lang MD, Markus Krane MD, Keti Vitanova MD
{"title":"Reply: Failure of mitral valve repair using chordal replacement: The devil we do not yet understand","authors":"Miriam Lang MD, Markus Krane MD, Keti Vitanova MD","doi":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102390","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102390","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53413,"journal":{"name":"JTCVS Techniques","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 102390"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148647247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JTCVS TechniquesPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-04-03DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102382
Fabian Jimenez Contreras MD, Ahmet Bilgili BS, Lindsey M. Brinkley BS, Johan Van Nisspen MD, Eric I. Jeng MD, MBA
{"title":"Anatomic implantation technique for biventricular support with dual ventricular assist devices","authors":"Fabian Jimenez Contreras MD, Ahmet Bilgili BS, Lindsey M. Brinkley BS, Johan Van Nisspen MD, Eric I. Jeng MD, MBA","doi":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102382","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102382","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Bridge-to-heart transplantation with a single HeartMate 3 (HM3) left ventricular assist device has been a proven solution for end-stage heart failure. Some patients require durable right ventricle support for poor baseline biventricular function. We have successfully used dual HM3s in a biventricular configuration to bridge patients to transplant.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This report discusses, in 8 straightforward yet detailed steps, our technique to implant 2 HM3 devices for dual-chamber support.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In total, 45 successful implants with this configuration of dual HM3 devices have been performed, the greatest reported volume in North America. We supported 1 patient for more than 3 years with durable dual biventricular assist devices, and he was eventually bridged to heart transplantation. More than 50% of our dual biventricular assist device cohort has subsequently received heart transplantation.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Dual HM3 implantation is alternative form of durable biventricular support. Benefits include the length of bridge therapy, the potential for home discharge, enhanced rehabilitation capabilities, and weight loss. This single-center experience demonstrates that this technique can be used to successfully bridge a patient to heart transplantation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53413,"journal":{"name":"JTCVS Techniques","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 102382"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148647350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JTCVS TechniquesPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-04-22DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102396
Sameh M. Said MBBCh, MD, MBA, Nawaf Hantol MD, Mohannad Dawary MD
{"title":"The right atrial appendage as a conduit alternative in truncus arteriosus repair: Novel and promising","authors":"Sameh M. Said MBBCh, MD, MBA, Nawaf Hantol MD, Mohannad Dawary MD","doi":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102396","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102396","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53413,"journal":{"name":"JTCVS Techniques","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 102396"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148647353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JTCVS TechniquesPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-05-26DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102428
Joon Young Kim MD, Joon Bum Kim MD, PhD
{"title":"Aortic valve–preserving reconstruction of the aortomitral curtain in extensive prosthetic mitral endocarditis","authors":"Joon Young Kim MD, Joon Bum Kim MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102428","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102428","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53413,"journal":{"name":"JTCVS Techniques","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 102428"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148647324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JTCVS TechniquesPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-05-14DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102413
Karama Bayamin MD, MSc, Luc Dubois MD, MSc, Michael W.A. Chu MD, MEd, Matthew Valdis MD, MSc
{"title":"Intraoperative intravascular ultrasound assessment of branch vessel malperfusion to guide acute intervention in acute type A aortic dissection","authors":"Karama Bayamin MD, MSc, Luc Dubois MD, MSc, Michael W.A. Chu MD, MEd, Matthew Valdis MD, MSc","doi":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102413","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102413","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To assess the safety of aortic intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) immediately after proximal repair in acute type A aortic dissections (ATAADs) and to identify malperfusion early, guiding interventions to restore arterial flow, limit end-organ damage, and improve outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this prospective cohort study, 50 consecutive patients with ATAAD were stratified according to clinical presentation into 2 groups; group 1, no malperfusion at presentation, and group 2, malperfusion at presentation. All patients underwent standard emergent operative repair and then were assessed with IVUS intraoperatively for evidence of distal malperfusion. Primary outcome included a composite of death, mesenteric, renal and limb ischemia, and vascular complications. Secondary outcomes included length of intensive care unit and hospital stay. Follow-up was completed at 30 days post-op or the date of discharge.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Primary outcome was observed in 10 patients (20.0%), with 7 deaths, 2 vascular complications, and 1 case of new permanent dialysis. IVUS identified distal arterial malperfusion in 5 patients after proximal aortic repair, who underwent emergent additional vascular interventions to correct the residual malperfusion. These interventions resulted in no cases of death, paralysis, renal, bowel, or limb ischemia. Individuals requiring additional vascular procedures had a similar length of intensive care unit and total stay compared with group 1.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>IVUS is safe in ATAAD and provides immediate guidance in the treatment of residual malperfusion after proximal repair. This technique eliminates any delays, provides immediate distal perfusion assessment, limits end-organ damage, and is associated with excellent clinical outcomes. The results of this study warrant further investigation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53413,"journal":{"name":"JTCVS Techniques","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 102413"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148647318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JTCVS TechniquesPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-05-17DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102423
Patrick D. Rudersdorf MD, William M. Whited MD
{"title":"Surgical aortic valve replacement after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: How an orthopedic device can help cardiac surgeons","authors":"Patrick D. Rudersdorf MD, William M. Whited MD","doi":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102423","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102423","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53413,"journal":{"name":"JTCVS Techniques","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 102423"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148647326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JTCVS TechniquesPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-05-02DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102395
Alexander K. Reed MD, Gabe Weininger MD, Katrina Liou MS, Y. Joseph Woo MD
{"title":"The Open Jacket Ross: Initial description and ex vivo biomechanical evaluation of neosinus openings in the pulmonary autograft inclusion jacket","authors":"Alexander K. Reed MD, Gabe Weininger MD, Katrina Liou MS, Y. Joseph Woo MD","doi":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102395","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102395","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53413,"journal":{"name":"JTCVS Techniques","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 102395"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148647249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}