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Sommer W, Arif R, Kremer J, Al Maisary S, Verch M, Tochtermann U, Karck M, Meyer AL, Warnecke G. Temporary circulatory support with surgically implanted microaxial pumps in postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock following coronary artery bypass surgery. JTCVS Open 2023; 15:252-260. [PMID: 37808068 PMCID: PMC10556953 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2023.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Objectives Patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery may develop postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock. In these cases, implantation of an Impella 5.0 or 5.5 microaxial pump offers full hemodynamic support while simultaneously unloading of the left ventricle. Methods Preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative data of all patients receiving postoperative support with an Impella 5.0 or 5.5 after CABG surgery between September 2017 and October 2022 were retrospectively collected. Cohort built-up was performed according to the timing of Impella implantation, either simultaneous during CABG surgery or delayed. Results A total of n = 42 patients received postoperative Impella support, of whom 27 patients underwent simultaneous Impella implantation during CABG surgery and 15 patients underwent delayed Impella therapy. Preoperative left ventricular ejection fraction was similarly low in both groups (26.7 ± 0.7% vs 24.8 ± 11.3%; P = .32). In the delayed cohort, Impella implantation was performed after a median of 1 (1; 2) days after CABG surgery. Survival after 30 days (75.6% vs 47.6%, P = .04) and 1 year (69.4% vs 29.8%, P = .03) was better in the cohort receiving simultaneous Impella implantation. Conclusions The combined advantages of hemodynamic support and LV unloading with microaxial pumps may lead to a favorable survival in patients with left ventricular failure following CABG surgery. Early implantation during the initial surgery shows a trend toward a more favorable survival as compared with patients receiving delayed support.
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- Wiebke Sommer
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Sommer W, Meyer AL, Kremer J, Al Maisary S, Philipps H, Verch M, Tochtermann U, Karck M, Warnecke G, Arif R. Temporary Circulatory Support in Postcardiotomy Failure with Surgically Implantable Impella Devices: A Single-Center Experience. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- W. Sommer
- Abteilung für herzchirurgie, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für herzchirurgie, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für herzchirurgie, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für herzchirurgie, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für herzchirurgie, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für herzchirurgie, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für herzchirurgie, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für herzchirurgie, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für herzchirurgie, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Morath B, Meid AD, Rickmann J, Soethoff J, Verch M, Karck M, Zaradzki M. Renal Safety of Hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.42 After Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. Drug Saf 2021; 44:1311-1321. [PMID: 34564829 PMCID: PMC8626393 DOI: 10.1007/s40264-021-01116-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Introduction The risk for renal complications from hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.42 (HES) impacts treatment decisions in patients after cardiac surgery. Objective The objective of this study was to determine the impact of postoperatively administered HES on renal function and 90-day mortality compared to sole crystalloid administration in patients after elective cardiac surgery. Methods Using electronic health records from a university hospital, confounding-adjusted models analyzed the associations between postoperative HES administration and the occurrence of postoperative acute kidney injury. In addition, 90-day mortality was evaluated. The impact of HES dosage and timing on renal function on trajectories of estimated glomerular filtration rates over the postoperative period was investigated using linear mixed-effects models. Results Overall 1009 patients (45.0%) experienced acute kidney injury. Less acute kidney injury occurred in patients receiving HES compared with patients receiving only crystalloids for fluid resuscitation (43.7% vs 51.2%, p = 0.008). In multivariate acute kidney injury models, HES had a protective association (odds ratio: 0.89; 95% confidence interval 0.82–0.96). Crystalloids were not as protective as HES (odds ratio: 0.98; 95% confidence interval 0.95–1.00). There was no association between HES and 90-day mortality (odds ratio: 1.05; 95% confidence interval 0.88–1.25). Renal function trajectories were dose dependent and biphasic, HES appeared to slow down the late postoperative decline. Conclusions This study showed no association between HES and the postoperative occurrence of acute kidney injury and thus further closes the evidence gap on HES safety in cardiac surgery patients. Although this was a retrospective cohort study, the results indicated that HES might be safely administered to cardiac surgery patients with regard to renal outcomes, especially if it was administered early and dosed appropriately. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40264-021-01116-5.
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- Benedict Morath
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacoepidemiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
- Cooperation Unit Clinical Pharmacy, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
- Hospital Pharmacy, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacoepidemiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Center for Information and Medical Technology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Weymann A, Borst T, Sabashnikov A, Schmack B, Tochtermann U, Verch M, Karck M, Szabo G. Surgical Treatment of INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS: Outcomes and Predictors of Mortality. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1544466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Weymann A, Sabashnikov A, Schmack B, Tochtermann U, Verch M, Karck M, Szabo G. Valve Repair or Replacement for Isolated Tricuspid Valve Pathology? A Single-center Long-term Follow Up. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1544320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Arif R, Zaradzki M, Reissfelder C, Seppelt P, Verch M, Schwill S, Ruhparwar A, Karck M, Kallenbach K. Colectomy after heart surgery with use of extracorporeal circulation. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1332331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Reiss N, Keller S, Verch M, Karck M, Ruhparwar A. Successful bridging to HTx In parvovirus B19 myocarditis with posttransplant recurrent infection. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1297827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Kojic D, Ghodsizad A, Farag M, Sandrio S, Takahashi H, Arif R, Bordel V, Loebe M, Piontek P, Zugck C, Verch M, Kallenbach K, Karck M, Ruhparwar A, Ungerer M. The time of the tracheotomy in patients status post cardiac procedure has no significant impact on clinical outcome. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1268983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Arif R, Ghodsizad A, Bordel V, Kim SH, Piontek P, Wiedensohler H, Kojic D, Loebe M, Farag M, Sandrio S, Takahashi H, Zugck C, Kallenbach K, Karck M, Ruhparwar A, Verch M, Ungerer M. Use of a new portable ultrasound device in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit: A performance review. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1269320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Gertner V, Bordel V, Tochtermann U, Kallenbach K, Verch M, Ungerer M, Piontek P, Arif R, Hasani MRM, Takahashi H, Farag M, Ruhparwar A, Karck M, Ghodsizad A, Hasani ARM. Management of biventricular assist device implantation in patients with necrotic pancreatitis. Heart Surg Forum 2010; 13:E413-4. [PMID: 21169158 DOI: 10.1532/hsf98.20101067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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This report describes the management of biventricular assist device (BIVAD) implantation in a patient with necrotic pancreatitis. BIVADs provide mechanical support for ventricular ejection in the failing heart and have become an accepted treatment for end-stage heart failure. They also have proved to be a successful bridge to heart transplantation. As their popularity has grown, the number of patients with BIVADs presenting for noncardiac surgery is increasing. We report the successful management of an implanted extracorporeal BIVAD in a patient with end-stage heart failure and with pancreatic stents in a case of necrotic pancreatitis. Historical, physical, laboratory, and imaging data allowed conservative management leading to a favorable outcome.
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- Victor Gertner
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Plaschke K, Fichtenkamm P, Schramm C, Hauth S, Martin E, Verch M, Karck M, Kopitz J. Early postoperative delirium after open-heart cardiac surgery is associated with decreased bispectral EEG and increased cortisol and interleukin-6. Intensive Care Med 2010; 36:2081-9. [PMID: 20689917 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-010-2004-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2010] [Accepted: 06/29/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE It is difficult to substantiate the clinical diagnosis of postoperative delirium with objective parameters in intensive care units (ICU). The purpose of this study was to analyze (1) whether the bilateral bispectral (BIS) index, (2) cortisol as a stress marker, and (3) interleukin-6 as a marker of inflammation were different in delirious patients as compared to nondelirious ones after cardiac surgery. METHODS On the first postoperative day, delirium was analyzed in 114 patients by using the confusion assessment method for ICU (CAM-ICU). Bilateral BIS data were determined; immediately thereafter plasma samples were drawn to analyze patients' blood characteristics. The current ICU medication, hemodynamic characteristics, SOFA and APACHE II scores, and artificial ventilation were noted. RESULTS Delirium was detected at 19.1 ± 4.8 h after the end of surgery in 32 of 114 patients (28%). Delirious patients were significantly older than nondelirious ones and were artificially ventilated 4.7-fold more often during the testing. In delirious patients, plasma cortisol and interleukin-6 levels were higher (p = 0.01). The mean BIS index was significantly lower in delirious patients (72.6 (69.6-89.1); median [interquartile range (IQR), 25th-75th percentiles] than in nondelirious patients, 84.8 (76.8-89.9). BIS EEG raw data analysis detected significant lower relative alpha and higher theta power. A significant correlation was found between plasma cortisol levels and BIS index. CONCLUSIONS Early postoperative delirium after cardiac surgery was characterized by increased stress levels and inflammatory reaction. BIS index measurements showed lower cortical activity in delirious patients with a low sensitivity (27%) and high specificity (96%).
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- Konstanze Plaschke
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Verch M, Ghodsizad A, Sack FU, Karck M, Ruhparwar A. Assessment of minitracheotomy for the treatment of extubated cardiac surgical patients with severe mucus retention. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1246812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Mallick A, Bodenham A, Waldmann C, Verch M, Brettner F, Diebolt J, Meier M. Evaluation of a new tracheostomy technique for morbidly obese patients on an intensive care unit. Crit Care 2010. [PMCID: PMC2934171 DOI: 10.1186/cc8451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Sack FU, Dengler T, Lichtenberg A, Tochtermann U, Koch A, Verch M, Karck M. High urgency transplantation as an alternative for assist devices in acute heart failure patients. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1038001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Verch M, Dollner R, Osswald B, Schweiger P, Graf B, Hagl S. Percutaneous dilatation tracheostomy (PDT) in cardiac surgery patients. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2004. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-816826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate laryngotracheal stenoses in the long-term outcome after percutaneous tracheostomy. METHODS Between 1997 and 2000, 162 patients were tracheostomized during their postoperative stay at the intensive care unit of the Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg. Thirty-eight of 80 long-term surviving patients (mean follow-up: 22 months, range: 7-50 months) gave their informed consent to follow-up laryngotracheoscopy. By using this technique, we localized the tracheostomy site, evaluated the laryngotracheal morphology, and quantified laryngotracheal stenosis planimetrically. RESULTS Clinically relevant stenoses were found in one patient. Another patient had undergone surgical revision of the percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) prior to our examination. The endoscopic examination revealed that 89.5% (34/38) of the patients exhibited tracheal stenosis, less than 25% without clinical symptoms. Despite endoscopic guidance during PDT, the location of the puncture site was found to vary greatly. Cricoidal lesions were identified in 15 patients. In only 12 patients (31.6%), the PDT had been placed at the optimal location between the first and the second tracheal ring. In these patients, we found the lowest rate of tracheal stenosis in tracheotomies without fractured tracheal rings. CONCLUSION Since clinically relevant tracheal stenosis has been found to depend mainly on the puncture site of the PDT and tracheal fractures during PDT, we want to emphasize the importance of adequate endoscopic guidance during and the careful performance of the PDT. Further follow-up studies are necessary to improve and ensure the quality of PDT techniques.
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- Ralph Dollner
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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OBJECTIVE Analysis of laryngotracheoscopic findings of the upper airway tract following percutaneous tracheostomy using the technique according to Griggs. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study PATIENTS Nineteen of 32 long-term surviving patients (mean follow-up duration, 17 months; range, 11 to 23 months) underwent a modified Griggs tracheostomy during their stay in the ICU following cardiothoracic surgery. INTERVENTIONS Nineteen patients gave their informed consent for laryngotracheoscopy to localize and assess the percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) puncture site, to evaluate the laryngotracheal morphology, and to quantify tracheal stenosis if present. In addition, specific symptoms of the upper airway tract were evaluated. RESULTS At the time of examination, no clinically relevant cases of stenoses were found, although one patient had undergone surgical revision of the PDT for extensive granulation prior to our examination. The endoscopic examination revealed that 12 of 19 patients (63%) had tracheal stenoses > 10%, and 2 patients had tracheal stenoses > 25%. In 7 of 19 patients (32%), the cricoid cartilage was affected by the PDT site. Despite endoscopic guidance during PDT, the location of the puncture site was found to vary greatly. CONCLUSION In contrast to recent reports on the long-term outcome after Griggs PDT, we found tracheal stenoses > 10% in 63% of our patients. The grade of stenosis depended mainly on the puncture site of the PDT. Based on these results, we would emphasize the importance of adequate endoscopic guidance during PDT. Further studies are required in order to clarify the risk of long-term complications arising after PDT using the technique of Griggs.
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- Ralph Dollner
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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