One-Stage Combined Thoracic Ancient Schwannomas Total Removal and Coronary Artery Bypass

Ancient schwannoma is a rare variant of neural tumors though rarely seen in the thorax. The combination with coronary artery diseases is also rare. Here we describe a 66 year-old male who had undergone one-stage combined surgery for thoracic ancient schwannomas removal and coronary artery disease. The masses were, respectively, 13 cm in the middle mediastinum and 5 cm in diameter originating from the intercostal nerve. The tumors were successfully removed using sternotomy, and then a coronary artery bypass grafting was performed. Here we discuss this rare tumor in relation to the relevant literature

A Novel Method to Adjust Saphenous Vein Graft Lengths Using 3D Printing Models

Background: The optimal length of saphenous vein grafts can be challenging in surgical coronary revascularization. It is the cornerstone for graft patency. In this study, we tried to demonstrate the value of 3D printing in determining optimal saphenous graft length

Evaluation of 3D printed carotid anatomical models in planning carotid artery stenting

Background: We aimed to investigate the potential role of three-dimensional printed anatomical models in pre-procedural planning, practice, and selection of carotid artery stent and embolic protection device size and location

A Novel Method to Adjust Saphenous Vein Graft Lengths Using 3D Printing Models

Background: The optimal length of saphenous vein grafts can be challenging in surgical coronary revascularization. It is the cornerstone for graft patency. In this study, we tried to demonstrate the value of 3D printing in determining optimal saphenous graft length