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Domenico Calcaterra
Right axillary artery cannulation has gained consensus in recent years as one of the mainstays of surgical treatment of type A aortic dissections (1). This technique is routinely used in the treatment of type A...
Operative repair for anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) has been described using various innovative techniques. Common to each report is the use of a full sternotomy. As...
Side-graft right axillary artery cannulation with a lateral anterior approach through the deltoid-pectoral groove, as shown in the video, is an easy technique to establish arterial inflow for cardio-pulmonary bypass...
Introduction Left ventricular pseudoaneurysms represent a rare condition where cardiac rupture is contained by adherent pericardium or scar tissue. They most commonly occur after myocardial infarction (MI). We present here...
Introduction The term ‘diaphragmatic eventration’ is used in common practice to describe a condition of relaxation of the diaphragmatic dome. It may present at birth as a congenital condition due...
