The authors present the surgical treatment of an anomalous origin of left pulmonary artery from right pulmonary artery that was traversing between the trachea and esophagus and causing severe compression of the left proximal bronchus.
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Congenital
November 21, 2018
This video demonstrates a heart transplant for a patient with failed Fontan circulation.
November 20, 2018
Soquet and colleagues reviewed records from 289 pediatric patients who underwent 376 cavopulmonary connection (CPC) procedures to determine the incidence and associated complications of chylothorax following these procedures.
November 13, 2018
In this paper, Dr Svensson covers his technique of leaflet repair during aortic root reimplantation. The core technical points are described as well as the long-term clinical outcomes.
November 6, 2018
This study addressed the question of utilization of limited resources, specifically whether ill or low weight infants should be listed for transplant based on survival.
November 5, 2018
This video demonstrates a bilateral lung transplant for a patient with cystic fibrosis.
November 2, 2018
Direct relief of subaortic stenosis in single ventricle patients via ventricular septal defect/subaortic chamber enlargement has been mostly replaced by the Damus-Kaye-Stansel/Norwood procedure due to concerns for potential re-obstruction or heart block. However, little is known about long-term outcome.
October 26, 2018
Patient Care and General Interest
Earl Bakken, Medtronic co-founder and inventor of the pacemaker, has died at age 94.
October 22, 2018
Bicuspid-valved polytetrafluoroethylene conduits are an excellent choice for right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction in patients aged less than two years.
October 10, 2018
This article describes an operation performed for both congenital heart disease and acquired coronary disease.