This database study evaluated outcomes of delayed sternal closure for infants undergoing surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass. Delayed closure was associated with a 3-fold increase in infectious complications. Time to closure was associated with an increasing rate of infectious complications. Location of closure (OR, ICU) was not associated with adve
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October 31, 2016
October 25, 2016
This single center review assessed the need for reintervention after pulmonary valve replacement with bioprostheses for congenital heart disease. Most patients had TOF, and most were in their teens or twenties. After correction for age, the Sorin Mitroflow valve required reintervention sooner and more often than the other two valves (Carpentier-Edw
October 20, 2016
In May 2015, a CardioStart International medical team was scheduled to help initiate a cardiac program at Kathmandu University in Nepal, but, in the wake of a devastating earthquake, the team instead assisted with earthquake relief efforts.
October 18, 2016
This video demonstrates how to replace the pulmonary valve in adult patients with severe pulmonary valve regurgitation.
October 17, 2016
This video shows a uniportal lobectomy in a 14-month-old patient with a left side congenital pulmonary airway malformation.
October 14, 2016
Kirklin/Ashburn Fellowship offers an unparalleled learning and research experience with respect to congenital heart disease using advanced statistical methods.
October 13, 2016
In an interview with Joel Dunning, Emily Farkas discusses her humanitarian work, including a recent surgical mission to Nepal.
October 11, 2016
This video demonstrates a “split-graft technique” for heart transplant following a hybrid bridge to transplantation approach in a neonate with an underlying diagnosis of aortic atresia and hypoplastic arch.
October 3, 2016
This video demonstrates a VATS repair of a Bochdalek hernia in a 46-year-old man.
October 2, 2016
Ruben Osnabrugge interviews EACTS Secretary General and CTSNet President Pieter Kappetein about the highlights of the 2016 EACTS Annual Meeting.