Abstract Background Gastrointestinal complications (GICs) following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) significantly impact postoperative recovery and clinical outcomes. Methods This single-center, retrospective cohort study evaluated the incidence, risk factors,..
Read More
Abstract Gastrointestinal complications after cardiac surgery are relatively rare entities but carry a high mortality. We identified over 70 articles written since 2010 using the PubMed database. We included 40..
Read More
Abstract Background Extracorporeal life support is an accepted treatment modality for children with severe cardiac and/or respiratory dysfunction. However, after a period of inadequate gut perfusion, clinicians are often reluctant..
Read More
Abstract OBJECTIVES Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common complication in adults treated with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for refractory cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest. We aimed to determine..
Read More
Abstract Background Severe gastrointestinal (GI) complications (GICs) after cardiac surgery are associated with poor outcomes. Herein, we characterize the severe forms of GICs and associated risk factors of mortality. Methods..
Read More