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View article: A novel decellularization protocol with cryopreservation of pulmonary allografts in an ovine model
A novel decellularization protocol with cryopreservation of pulmonary allografts in an ovine model Open
OBJECTIVES Pulmonary allografts are commonly used for right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction. Cryopreserved allografts may develop degeneration and stenosis over time due to immune-related issues. Fresh decellularized aortic and pu…
View article: Over 3,000 Minimally Invasive Thoracotomies From the European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association for Quality Repairs of the Most Common Congenital Heart Defects: Safe and Routine for Selected Repairs
Over 3,000 Minimally Invasive Thoracotomies From the European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association for Quality Repairs of the Most Common Congenital Heart Defects: Safe and Routine for Selected Repairs Open
Background Minimally invasive thoracotomies to repair selected congenital heart defects are considered only a cosmetic alternative approach by many; however, they represent the routine alternative in centers of expertise. Methods Pooled in…
View article: Aortic root anatomy: insights into annular and root enlargement techniques
Aortic root anatomy: insights into annular and root enlargement techniques Open
The introduction of the Y(ang)-technique for aortic root enlargement has sparked a renewed interest in annular and root enlargement procedures world-wide. In order to execute these procedures proficiently however, it's important to underst…
View article: Pediatric vascular ring outcomes for surgically repaired vs. unoperated children: a single-center experience
Pediatric vascular ring outcomes for surgically repaired vs. unoperated children: a single-center experience Open
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View article: Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Low-Weight or Preterm Neonates: A Retrospective Study Analyzing Early Outcome
Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Low-Weight or Preterm Neonates: A Retrospective Study Analyzing Early Outcome Open
BACKGROUND: Most outcome studies in congenital cardiac surgery for “low weight” neonates include patients undergoing surgery without cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The primary objective of our study was to identify risk factors for in-hospi…
View article: Analysis of Risk Factors for Early Mortality in Surgical Shunt Palliation: Time for a Change?
Analysis of Risk Factors for Early Mortality in Surgical Shunt Palliation: Time for a Change? Open
OBJECTIVES: Over the last decade, neonatal repair has been advocated for many congenital heart diseases. However, specific subgroups of complex congenital heart disease still require temporary palliation for which both surgical and endovas…
View article: Analysis of Pulmonary Arteries Growth after Initial Shunt Palliation in Neonates and Infants
Analysis of Pulmonary Arteries Growth after Initial Shunt Palliation in Neonates and Infants Open
OBJECTIVE: Despite increasing enthusiasm for neonatal repair, patients with ductal-dependent circulation (pulmonary/systemic) or restrictive pulmonary blood flow still require initial palliation. Ductal stenting has emerged as an endovascu…
View article: A Rare Case of Infective Mediastinitis after Melody Valve Implantation
A Rare Case of Infective Mediastinitis after Melody Valve Implantation Open
Pulmonary valve implant is frequently necessary in children and adults with congenital heart disease. Infective endocarditis represents a rare but life-threatening complication after transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation. There are va…
View article: A Rare Case of Late LAD Reimplantation after Arterial Switch Operation
A Rare Case of Late LAD Reimplantation after Arterial Switch Operation Open
Arterial switch operation (ASO) is a complex neonatal operation in which transfer of the coronary arteries origins is the key to success. Coronary events after a successful ASO are not uncommon. We describe a rare case of a child who under…
View article: Results of Coarctation Repair by Thoracotomy in Pediatric Patients: A Single Institution Experience
Results of Coarctation Repair by Thoracotomy in Pediatric Patients: A Single Institution Experience Open
Background: Aortic coarctation is among the most common cardiovascular congenital abnormalities requiring repair after birth. Besides mortality, morbidity remains an important aspect. Accordingly, we reviewed our 20-year experience of aort…
View article: Thoracic duct–azygos vein anastomosis in an infant with superior vena cava syndrome and recurrent chylothorax
Thoracic duct–azygos vein anastomosis in an infant with superior vena cava syndrome and recurrent chylothorax Open
In this study, we describe an intrathoracic microsurgical lymphatico-venous anastomosis as an alternative surgical technique for the treatment of refractory chylothorax in an infant. This procedure allowed us to restore enteral nutrition w…
View article: Minimally invasive robotic excision of a cardiac septal neuroendocrine metastasis
Minimally invasive robotic excision of a cardiac septal neuroendocrine metastasis Open
We present a rare case of a myocardial neuroendocrine metastasis in a 45-year-old male patient. The tumor was localized on the left side of the interventricular septum. Complete surgical excision of the tumor was successfully performed rob…
View article: An unusual cause of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction
An unusual cause of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction Open
A 7-day-old boy born from an uneventful pregnancy presented with cyanosis and desaturation after a normal postnatal adaptation. Initial echocardiography showed a right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) obstruction with duct-dependent circul…
View article: Heart transplantation using a donor with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection and atrial septal defect
Heart transplantation using a donor with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection and atrial septal defect Open
Over the last decade, the shortage of donors has led to increased waiting time prior to transplantation and its related mortality. Therefore, extended criteria for donor hearts have been proposed. In this report, we describe a successful t…