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Pulmonary Arteries

October 9, 2025
The Warden procedure is a common surgical method for repairing partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR), but it may be complicated by cavoatrial anastomosis obstruction.  A retrospective analysis of 136 patients at Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital revealed no deaths, with a median follow-up of 6.5 years.
September 11, 2025
In this multicenter retrospective study of 1,454 consecutive patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), the SYNTAX Score II was externally validated for predicting four-year mortality.
September 11, 2025
Robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery provides significant advantages for complex pulmonary resections such as high-definition 3D visualization and enhanced precision, resulting in reduced morbidity and quicker recovery compared to open thoracotomy.
August 21, 2025
This preclinical study explores the surgical technique and advantages of selective pulmonary artery perfusion with blood flow occlusion (SPAP-BFO) for targeted lung therapy.
July 25, 2024
There is limited data about the impact of timing of pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) on right heart reverse remodeling in patients with pulmonary regurgitation following intervention for isolated pulmonary valve stenosis (PS).
July 22, 2024
The autologous innominate vein was used as a substitute for pulmonary arteries in an infant with pulmonary atresia, VSD, and complete absence of pulmonary arteries. This is a summary of the procedure and two subsequent operations on that patient, during eight years of follow up.