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View article: Removal of huge cardiac fibroma from right ventricle in an infant
Removal of huge cardiac fibroma from right ventricle in an infant Open
Cardiac fibromas are rare primary cardiac tumors. Although they constitute a small portion of cardiac neoplasms, they are the most common primary cardiac neoplasm group in childhood after rhabdomyomas. Cardiac fibromas, composed of connect…
View article: Outcomes of Bovine Jugular Vein Versus Porcine Valved Conduits for Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Connection
Outcomes of Bovine Jugular Vein Versus Porcine Valved Conduits for Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Connection Open
Homografts conduits has been the gold standard for right ventricle to pulmonary artery (RV-PA) conduit. Several different types of xenograft valved conduits have been used as an alternative to homografts, due to their limited availability.…
View article: [MEP-18] Removal of Huge Cardiac Fibroma from the Right Ventricle in an Infant: Video Presentation
[MEP-18] Removal of Huge Cardiac Fibroma from the Right Ventricle in an Infant: Video Presentation Open
Cardiac fibromas are rare primary benign tumors. They may cause symptoms such as intracavitary obstruction, coronary artery compression, thromboembolic events, conduction defects, and sudden death. They are typically intramural and are oft…
View article: [MSB-43] Pulmonary Endarterectomy in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Our Initial Experience
[MSB-43] Pulmonary Endarterectomy in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Our Initial Experience Open
Objective: This study aimed to share the early results of the pulmonary endarterectomy program recently implemented in our clinic in the treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Methods: Eighteen patients (10 females, 8 …
View article: [MSB-43] Pulmonary Endarterectomy in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Our Initial Experience
[MSB-43] Pulmonary Endarterectomy in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Our Initial Experience Open
Objective: This study aimed to share the early results of the pulmonary endarterectomy program recently implemented in our clinic in the treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Methods: Eighteen patients (10 females, 8 …
View article: [MEP-18] Removal of Huge Cardiac Fibroma from the Right Ventricle in an Infant: Video Presentation
[MEP-18] Removal of Huge Cardiac Fibroma from the Right Ventricle in an Infant: Video Presentation Open
Cardiac fibromas are rare primary benign tumors. They may cause symptoms such as intracavitary obstruction, coronary artery compression, thromboembolic events, conduction defects, and sudden death. They are typically intramural and are oft…
View article: Second harvest of Congenital Heart Surgery Database in Türkiye: Current outcomes
Second harvest of Congenital Heart Surgery Database in Türkiye: Current outcomes Open
Background: This second harvest of the Congenital Heart Surgery Database intended to compare current results with international databases. Methods: This retrospective study examined a total of 4007 congenital heart surgery procedures from …
View article: Case Report: Neo-ostium creation with saphenous vein in a patient with anomalous origin of the right coronary artery
Case Report: Neo-ostium creation with saphenous vein in a patient with anomalous origin of the right coronary artery Open
Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left sinus of Valsalva is a rare congenital anomaly. Most patients may be asymptomatic, but some may experience major cardiac events such as syncope, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac de…
View article: Carotid artery cut-down technique for ductus arteriosus stenting
Carotid artery cut-down technique for ductus arteriosus stenting Open
Background: This study aims to evaluate early and mid-term outcomes of ductal stenting via carotid artery surgical cut-down technique in neonates. Methods: Between January 2015 and January 2022, a total of 17 neonates (12 males, 5 females;…
View article: The effect of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation on neurodevelopmental outcomes in children after repair of congenital heart disease: A pilot study from Turkey
The effect of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation on neurodevelopmental outcomes in children after repair of congenital heart disease: A pilot study from Turkey Open
Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is widely used after congenital heart surgery. The purpose of this study is to analyze the neurodevelopmental (ND) outcomes in patients who receivedECMO support after congenital cardiac…
View article: Toward Routine Minimally Invasive Ventricular Septal Defect Closure Via Right Lateral Minithoracotomy
Toward Routine Minimally Invasive Ventricular Septal Defect Closure Via Right Lateral Minithoracotomy Open
Background: Improving the surgical results and recent advancement of transcatheter techniques for closure of ventricular septal defect (VSD) increased the demand for minimally invasive approaches. In this study, we analyzed the results of …
View article: Outcomes of home mechanical ventilation with tracheostomy after congenital heart surgery
Outcomes of home mechanical ventilation with tracheostomy after congenital heart surgery Open
Objective: After congenital heart surgery, some patients may need long-term mechanical ventilation because of chronic respiratory failure. In this study, we analysed outcomes of the patients who need tracheostomy and home mechanical ventil…
View article: Successful Repair of Infantile Scimitar Syndrome with Contralateral Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in an Infant
Successful Repair of Infantile Scimitar Syndrome with Contralateral Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in an Infant Open
Infantile scimitar syndrome (SS) is a rare congenital heart disease and has high mortality. Guidelines have not been established, but surgery is indicated in symptomatic patients. Despite the various surgical approaches, outcomes continue …
View article: Complete sternal cleft treatment in a low birth weight patient
Complete sternal cleft treatment in a low birth weight patient Open
A complete sternal cleft is a very rare congenital anomaly causing severe respiratory compromise. Surgical reconstruction options are limited, particularly in low birth weight newborns. Herein, we report a case of low birth weight prematur…
View article: Management of aortic arch hypoplasia in neonate and infants
Management of aortic arch hypoplasia in neonate and infants Open
Objectives:Surgical management of aortic arch hypoplasia with associated intra-cardiac anomalies is a challenge in newborns.We reviewed the characteristics and outcomes of neonates and infants who underwent pulmonary artery banding concomi…
View article: Comparison of Different Pulmonary Valve Reconstruction Techniques During Transannular Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot
Comparison of Different Pulmonary Valve Reconstruction Techniques During Transannular Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot Open
Background: Transannular patch, which results pulmonary insufficiency (PI), is usually required during repair of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). In this study, we compared 3 types of pulmonary valve reconstruction techniques during transannular…
View article: Clinical and laboratory predictors of survival for pediatric patients on non-postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Clinical and laboratory predictors of survival for pediatric patients on non-postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Open
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used in pediatric patients with severe cardiopulmonary failure who do not respond to conventional therapy; only a few studies have been conducted in Turkey. We present the experience of pediatr…
View article: Double Aortic Arch Mimics the Clinical Characteristics of Severe Reactive Airway Disease in a Pediatric Patient
Double Aortic Arch Mimics the Clinical Characteristics of Severe Reactive Airway Disease in a Pediatric Patient Open
Reactive airway disease is a prevalent condition that can be detected in the early infancy period. The condition might also deteriorate into asthma in some cases. If infants do not respond to the treatment of persistent wheeze and coughing…
View article: Successful Repair of Infantile Scimitar Syndrome with Contralateral Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in an Infant
Successful Repair of Infantile Scimitar Syndrome with Contralateral Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in an Infant Open
Infantile scimitar syndrome (SS) is a rare congenital heart disease and has high mortality. Guidelines have not been established, but surgery is indicated in symptomatic patients. Despite the various surgical approaches, outcomes continue …
View article: Clinical Effect of Iloprost on Pulmonary Artery Hypertension After Mitral Valve Surgery
Clinical Effect of Iloprost on Pulmonary Artery Hypertension After Mitral Valve Surgery Open
Introduction: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is an important risk factor for increased mortality and morbidity during mitral valve surgery. In this study, we analysed the haemodynamic effects of the prostaglandin analogue iloprost i…
View article: Utility of Cervical Cannulation During Difficult Resternotomy in Congenital Heart Surgery
Utility of Cervical Cannulation During Difficult Resternotomy in Congenital Heart Surgery Open
Background: Adhesions due to previous surgeries and some anatomical difficulties may make resternotomy dangerous in children. Femoral vessels are usually small and may not be suitable for cannulation. The aim of this report is to describe …
View article: Successful Repair of Infantile Scimitar Syndrome with Contralateral Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in an Infant
Successful Repair of Infantile Scimitar Syndrome with Contralateral Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in an Infant Open
Infantile scimitar syndrome (SS) is a rare congenital heart disease and has high mortality. Guidelines have not been established, but surgery is indicated in symptomatic patients. Despite the various surgical approaches, outcomes continue …
View article: Results of Isolated Emergency Coronary Bypass Surgery According to Acute Coronary Syndrome
Results of Isolated Emergency Coronary Bypass Surgery According to Acute Coronary Syndrome Open
Introduction: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the results of isolated emergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) according to acute coronary syndrome (ACS) types in a single center with 5-year experience.
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View article: Stent Embolism after Coronary Angiography: Case Report
Stent Embolism after Coronary Angiography: Case Report Open
Endovascular interventions are widely performed of late; complications including stent embolism of arteries and veins, dislocation, or malposition of medical devices are frequently seen. Peripheral stent embolisms are generally asymptomati…