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Idiopathic enlargement of the right atrium masking left atrial aneurysm in a neonate. Cardiol Young 2023; 33:2446-2448. [PMID: 37492020 DOI: 10.1017/s104795112300255x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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An idiopathic enlargement of the right atrium is an extremely rare cardiac malformation. There are no established guidelines for the management of this disease, especially concerning medical versus surgical therapeutic approach and the timing for an operation. We report in this case about a neonate that first was treated conservatively until the age of 5 month and finally got an operative resection of the aneurysm. After surgery, unexpected complications occurred. A second aneurysm in the left atrium was demasked. Furthermore, a progressive dilatation of both atrial chambers after resection required regular follow-up and ongoing evaluation of treatment.
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Fetal Echocardiography in Predicting Postnatal Outcome in Borderline Left Ventricle. ULTRASCHALL IN DER MEDIZIN (STUTTGART, GERMANY : 1980) 2023; 44:e62-e71. [PMID: 34225376 DOI: 10.1055/a-1530-5240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Prenatal prediction of postnatal univentricular versus biventricular circulation in patients with borderline left ventricle (bLV) remains challenging. This study investigated prenatal fetal echocardiographic parameters and postnatal outcome of patients with a prenatally diagnosed bLV. METHODS We report a retrospective study of bLV patients at four prenatal centers with a follow-up of one year. BLV was defined as z-scores of the left ventricle (LV) between -2 and -4. Single-ventricle palliation (SVP), biventricular repair (BVR), and no surgical or catheter-based intervention served as the dependent outcome. Prenatal ultrasound parameters were used as independent variables. Cut-off values from receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC) were determined for significant discrimination between outcomes. RESULTS A total of 54 patients were diagnosed with bLV from 2010 to 2018. All were live births. Out of the entire cohort, 8 (15 %) received SVP, 34 (63 %) BVR, and 12 (22 %) no intervention. There was no significant difference with regard to genetic or extracardiac anomalies. There were significantly more patients with endocardial fibroelastosis (EFE) in the SVP group compared to the BVR group (80 % vs. 10 %), (p < 0.001). Apex-forming LV (100 % vs. 70 %) and lack of retrograde arch flow (20 % vs. 80 %) were associated with no intervention (p < 0.001). With respect to BVR vs. SVP, the LV sphericity index provided the highest specificity (91.7 %) using a cutoff value of ≤ 0.5. CONCLUSION The majority of bLV patients maintained biventricular circulation. EFE, retrograde arch flow, and LV sphericity can be helpful parameters for counseling parents and further prospective studies can be developed.
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Uhl's Anomaly and Giant Right Atrium: Rare Reasons for Enlarged Right-Sided Cardiac Cavities. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1761881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2023]
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Prenatal Diagnosis and Postnatal Outcome of Eight Cases with Criss-Cross Heart - A Multicenter Case Series. ULTRASCHALL IN DER MEDIZIN (STUTTGART, GERMANY : 1980) 2022; 43:e90-e97. [PMID: 32674186 DOI: 10.1055/a-1205-0289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Criss-cross heart (CCH) is a rare congenital cardiac defect defined by crossing of ventricular inflow streams contributing to less than 0.1 % of all congenital heart anomalies. Due to its rarity and complexity, prenatal diagnosis in these patients remains challenging. We sought to describe prenatal findings and postnatal course in eight cases of prenatally diagnosed CCH. METHODS This is a retrospective case series of prenatally diagnosed CCH in three centers between 2010-2017. We reviewed fetal echocardiograms as well as postnatal clinical charts and surgical reports. RESULTS 8 cases of CCH were included. The median gestational age at diagnosis was 27 weeks. 7 patients were found with situs solitus, one fetus with situs ambiguous. In all patients, the four-chamber view was abnormal. There was atrioventricular discordance in half of the patients, while all patients showed ventriculoarterial discordance. All patients were found with additional cardiac anomalies, including ventricular septal defect, double outlet right ventricle, right aortic arch, atrial septal defect and pulmonary stenosis. Three patients underwent amniocentesis without pathological findings. All patients were born alive at a median gestational age of 38 + 2 weeks and survived our median follow-up of 181 days. CONCLUSION CCH can be diagnosed prenatally by detailed fetal echocardiography when observing an abnormal four-chamber view with crossing of inflow streams into both ventricles and a lack of parallel orientation of the atrioventricular valve axis due to a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of the ventricular mass along its axis. With the help of prenatal ultrasound, parental guidance and counselling as well as postnatal pediatric cardiac management can be warranted.
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Hypoplastic Left Ventricle: Left Ventricular Recruitment With Hybrid Approach. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2022; 13:637-644. [PMID: 36053106 DOI: 10.1177/21501351221116274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Decision-making for biventricular repair (BVR) or univentricular palliation is challenging in neonates with hypoplastic left heart complex (HLHC). Hybrid strategy can be used successfully to achieve BVR in some of these patients. Between June 1998 and January 2022, 342 patients with a diagnosis of HLHS/variants, ductal-dependent lower body circulation with two ventricles, or HLHC with borderline left ventricle (LV) underwent initial bilateral pulmonary artery banding and ductal stenting in our institution. Among these 342 patients, 224 patients were defined as HLHS/variants and underwent univentricular palliation. 118 patients were determined to have borderline LV and hypoplastic left ventricular structures (HLHC, n = 48) or ductal-dependent lower body circulation with two ventricles (n = 70) considered suitable for BVR. 48 patients had multilevel obstructions including both aortic and mitral valve hypoplasia, aortic arch hypoplasia, and borderline LV. These were considered to have HLHC. These 48 HLHC patients are the subject of this report. Neonatal hybrid palliation at a median age of seven days was performed in 48 patients and 46 patients underwent BVR at a median age of 156 days. In 46 patients who underwent BVR, hospital mortality was not observed. The median follow-up was 66 months, with no late mortality. Heart transplant-free survival at 5, 10, and 15 years was 95.7%. 12 patients (26%) required reoperation and 9 (19.5%) required catheter reinterventions. Hybrid palliation may increase the chances for biventricular circulation in patients with borderline LV and small left-sided structures. Giessen hybrid approach as a left ventricular recruitment strategy achieves excellent early and long-term results.
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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Palliation: Technical Aspects and Common Pitfalls of the Hybrid Approach. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2022; 13:588-592. [PMID: 36053094 DOI: 10.1177/21501351221099935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The Giessen hybrid strategy is used for initial palliation of HLHS and variants when the intent is to pursue further staged palliative reconstruction toward Fontan circulation. It is also used for initial palliation of HLHC and other anomalies with potential for eventual biventricular repair. From June 1998 - October 2021, 197 patients with HLHS and related variants underwent hybrid stage 1. Follow-up is complete (median 8.3 [range 0-23.3] years). Operative mortality for hybrid stage I was 3.6% (7/197); reduced to 2.8% since 2010 (4/141). Interstage mortality was 4.1% (8/197). Operative mortality for comprehensive stage II was 5.8% (10/172), and since 2010 was 1.8% (2/113 patients). Fontan completion has been accomplished in 117 patients, and 33 are still awaiting stage III. Twelve patients underwent heart transplantation. Over 23 years, overall survival is 77.7% and transplant-free survival is 73.6%.
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Postoperative Heart Rate Control with Esmolol in Newborn Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Neurological Outcome of Aortic Arch Reconstruction Using Selective Cerebral Perfusion Compared to Standard Open-Heart Surgery in Pediatric Patients: A Prospective Single-Center Study. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Nonsurgical Palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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A Novel Method to Bridge Failing Fontan Patients to Heart Transplantation: The Re-Give Study. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1725795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Prevalence and Relevance of Acute Kidney Injury after Pediatric Heart Transplantation. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1725637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Macrophages represent the major pool of IL-7Rα expressing cells in patients with myocarditis. Cytokine 2020; 130:155053. [PMID: 32203694 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2020.155053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Revised: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Myocarditis is characterized by infiltration and activation of cytokine as well as chemokine receptors frequently producing heart failure. Causes are often infections triggering inflammatory and immune responses but these initial lines of defense might be finally disastrous. To identify mediators we screened various receptors by confocal microscopy and identified cardiac interleukin-7 (IL-7) receptor-α (IL-7Rα) expressing cells in patients with myocarditis. IL-7Rα+ cells were analyzed by markers for leukocytes (CD45), B cells (CD19), T cells (CD3, CD4, CD8) and macrophages (CD68, CD163, CD206). Immune cells were hardly detected in controls. In patients with myocarditis main inflammatory populations consisted of macrophages and T cells. B cells were hardly present. 90% of CD68+ macrophages but less than 20% of CD3+ T cells were IL-7Rα+. This was surprising since T and B lymphocytes are generally regarded as the major IL-7Rα+ cells. Since IL-7 acts as a chemokine, the expression of its receptor might orchestrate cardiac macrophage infiltration. In contrast, consumption of IL-7 by IL-7Rα+ cardiac macrophages might potentially prevent a certain overshooting immune reaction and sepsis by reducing proliferation and survival of lymphocytes. Our data suggest a participation of IL-7Rα+ macrophages in the development of myocarditis and heart failure.
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Pulmonary Infections are Common in Patients with PAB in LV-DCM. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1705561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The Failing Mustard: Combined Interventional-Surgical Treatment of a Complex Case with PV Baffle Stenosis and Constrictive Pericarditis. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1705533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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30-Year Long-Term Outcome of Heart Transplanted Children with Cardiomyopathy. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1705378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Surgical Outcomes for Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries with Two Ventricles. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1705309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Comment on hybrid stage I management in: Anesthesia for high-risk procedures in the catheterization laboratory, an educational review by Daaboul DG, DiNardo J, and Nasr V. Paediatr Anaesth 2019; 29:973. [PMID: 31538712 DOI: 10.1111/pan.13701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Little is known about the mid-term outcome and brain development in patients following the hybrid approach for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This study investigates neurodevelopmental outcome, quality of life (QoL) and brain MRI findings in HLHS preschoolers treated with the hybrid approach. METHODS Twenty HLHS patients (60% males) have been examined after neonatal hybrid Stage I and comprehensive stage II operation at the Pediatric Heart Center Giessen, Germany, between 2012 and 2016. Patients were evaluated with the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development III (Bayley-III), neurological examination, the Preschool Children Quality of Life Questionnaire (TAPQOL) at age 26.5±3.6 months, and again at 39.7±3.9 months with the Pediatric Cardiac Quality of Life Inventory (PCQLI). Furthermore, brain volumetric measurements and conventional brain MRI findings (27.3±4.5 months) were analyzed and compared with six healthy controls (29.2±11.1 months, P=0.53). Children with verified genetic comorbidities were excluded. RESULTS Mean cognitive, language, and motor composite scores on the Bayley-III were not different from healthy norms (100±15), and were 101±9.3 (P=0.48), 100±13 (P=0.93), and 98±11.7 (P=0.45), respectively. Status post stroke was the most common brain MRI abnormality, and was found in 3/19 (16%) patients, most common affecting the middle cerebral artery territory. In comparison to controls, total white matter volumes were reduced (P=0.014), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volumes were increased (P=0.042) in patients. Overall health-related QoL in 2 to 3 years aged children HLHS was good, but inferior scores in the motor subscale were noted compared to healthy norms (P=0.007). However, at 3 to 4 years, parents reported comparable QoL for their children in the PCQLI to children with biventricular heart lesion. CONCLUSIONS HLHS patients followed by hybrid approach without major complications show a favorable neurodevelopment at 2-3 years of age. Despite extensive health-related burden, the vast majority of Fontan preschoolers with HLHS showed a good health-related QoL. Nevertheless, comprehensive care and establishing routine follow-up examinations are important to recognize long-term challenges and further improve neurodevelopmental outcome of this high-risk patient population.
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Aortic Valve Repair for Pediatric and Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease Patients: 16 Years Single-Center Experience with 106 Cases. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1678762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Outcomes of Biventricular Surgical Treatment for Interrupted Aortic Arch with/without Associated Complex Cardiac Anomalies: A Single-Center Experience in 16 Years. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1678759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Back to the Roots: Fetal Circulation as an Urgent Therapy for Severe Aortic Stenosis and Depressed Left Ventricular Function in Neonates. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1678783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Neurological and Cognitive Development of School-Aged and Young Patients Who Received Aortic Arch Surgery Using Antegrade Selective Cerebral Perfusion in Neonatal and Infancy Period. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1678785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Giessen Procedure as Comprehensive Stage II Palliation With Aortic Arch Reconstruction After Hybrid Bilateral Pulmonary Artery Banding and Ductal Stenting for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu 2018; 21:19-27. [PMID: 29425520 DOI: 10.1053/j.pcsu.2017.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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This article reviews our experience using hybrid stage I palliation in the neonatal period and subsequently with comprehensive stage II palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Between June 1998 and April 2017, 154 patients with the diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome and variants underwent a hybrid stage I palliation (bilateral pulmonary artery banding and ductal stenting). One hundred thirty-nine patients could be further univentricularly palliated. One hundred twenty-one patients underwent a comprehensive stage II operation with an operative mortality of 6.6%. The hybrid procedure provides reproducible results with reduced in-hospital, interstage, and long-term mortality and lower rates of aortic arch reinterventions.
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Dysregulated autophagy in restrictive cardiomyopathy due to Pro209Leu mutation in BAG3. Mol Genet Metab 2018; 123:388-399. [PMID: 29338979 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 01/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Myofibrillary myopathies (MFM) are hereditary myopathies histologically characterized by degeneration of myofibrils and aggregation of proteins in striated muscle. Cardiomyopathy is common in MFM but the pathophysiological mechanisms are not well understood. The BAG3-Pro209Leu mutation is associated with early onset MFM and severe restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM), often necessitating heart transplantation during childhood. We report on a young male patient with a BAG3-Pro209Leu mutation who underwent heart transplantation at eight years of age. Detailed morphological analyses of the explanted heart tissue showed intracytoplasmic inclusions, aggregation of BAG3 and desmin, disintegration of myofibers and Z-disk alterations. The presence of undegraded autophagosomes, seen by electron microscopy, as well as increased levels of p62, LC3-I and WIPI1, detected by immunohistochemistry and western blot analyses, indicated a dysregulation of autophagy. Parkin and PINK1, proteins involved in mitophagy, were slightly increased whereas mitochondrial OXPHOS activities were not altered. These findings indicate that altered autophagy plays a role in the pathogenesis and rapid progression of RCM in MFM caused by the BAG3-Pro209Leu mutation, which could have implications for future therapeutic strategies.
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Mid-term Results of Aortic Arch Reconstruction at 121 Comprehensive Stage II Procedure after Hybrid Palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1627867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Reverse Potts-Shunt for Bridging to Transplant, Recovery or Long-term Palliation. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1627868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Aortic Valve Replacement in Infants and Children: Is the Ross and Ross-Konno Procedure an Ideal Long-term Treatment? Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1627943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Reduction of brain volumes after neonatal cardiopulmonary bypass surgery in single-ventricle congenital heart disease before Fontan completion. Pediatr Res 2018; 83:63-70. [PMID: 29278641 DOI: 10.1038/pr.2017.203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BackgroundLittle is known about the relationship between brain volumes and neurodevelopmental outcome at 2 years of age in children with single-ventricle congenital heart disease (CHD). We hypothesized that reduced brain volumes may be associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcome.MethodsVolumetric segmentation of cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans was carried out in 44 patients without genetic comorbidities and in 8 controls. Neurodevelopmental outcome was assessed with the Bayley-III scales.ResultsGray matter (GM), deep GM, white matter (WM), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volumes were 611±59, 43±4.5, 277±30, and 16.4 ml, respectively (interquartile range (IQR) 13.1, 23.3 ml). Children undergoing neonatal cardiopulmonary bypass surgery showed smaller deep GM (P=0.005) and WM (P=0.021) volumes. Brain volumes were smaller in patients compared with controls (GM: P=0.017, deep GM: P=0.012, and WM: P=0.015), whereas CSF volumes were greater (P=0.014). Of all intracranial volumes, only CSF volume was associated with neurodevelopmental outcome, accounting for 21% (P=0.011) of variability in the cognitive composite score when combined with common risk factors in a multivariable analysis.ConclusionIncreased CSF volume represents a significant risk factor for neurodevelopmental impairment in children with single-ventricle CHD. Later assessments are warranted to determine the prognostic role of intracranial volumes for long-term outcome.
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Neurodevelopmental Outcome and Health-related Quality of Life in Children With Single-ventricle Heart Disease Before Fontan Procedure. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017; 29:S1043-0679(17)30288-5. [PMID: 29104017 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2017.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Neurodevelopmental impairment and impaired quality of life constitute a major source of morbidity among children with complex congenital heart disease, in particular for single-ventricle (SV) morphologies. Risk factors and quality of life determining clinical and neurodevelopmental outcome at 2 years of age are examined. In a 2-center cohort study, 48 patients with SV morphology (26 hypoplastic left heart syndrome and 22 other types of univentricular heart defect) have been examined before Fontan procedure between 2010 and 2015. Patients were assessed with the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Version (Bayley-III), and the Preschool Children Quality of Life (TAPQOL) questionnaire. A total of 44 patients underwent hybrid procedure (n = 25), Norwood procedure (n = 7), or shunt or banding procedure (n = 12) as first surgery before subsequent bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis (n = 48). Median cognitive, language, and motor composite scores on the Bayley-III were 100 (range 65-120), 97 (68-124), and 97 (55-124), respectively. The language composite score was significantly below the norm (P = 0.025). Risk factors for poorer neurodevelopmental outcome were prolonged mechanical ventilation, longer days of hospital stay, and more reinterventions (all P < 0.05). Parents reported a good quality of life for their children. Children undergoing Fontan procedure show a favorable development and good quality of life. More complicated postoperative course and reinterventions constitute risk factors for impaired neurodevelopment. Improving postoperative management and implementing routine follow-up assessments aremeasures to further improve the neurodevelopmental outcome of this high-risk patient population.
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Perinatal outcomes of congenital heart disease after emergent neonatal cardiac procedures. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2017; 31:2709-2716. [PMID: 28693354 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2017.1353970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE We compared outcome of neonates with prenatal and post-natal diagnosis of congenital heart disease presenting in our paediatric heart centre between March 2005 and May 2015 who underwent an emergent intervention within 48 h post-partum. MATERIALS AND METHODS In 52/111 (46.8%) with emergent intervention, congenital heart disease was diagnosed prenatally, in 59/111 (53.2%) with no specialized foetal echocardiography, diagnosis was made post-natally. In 98/111 (88.2%), 30-day outcome was known. RESULTS Regarding the entire cohort, 30-day survival did not differ significantly in prenatal and post-natal diagnosis group (71.2 vs. 72.9%; p > .1). Infants with prenatal diagnosis were more likely to be born by caesarean section (59.6% vs. 33.9%, p = .01). Those with post-natal diagnosis had a higher need for intubation (32.7% vs. 52.5%; p < .05). Subgroup analysis of HLH/HLHC (hypoplastic left heart/hypoplastic left heart complex) patients revealed higher number of deaths within 30 days of life in the post-natal diagnosis group, although the difference did not reach statistical significance (5/7, 71.4% vs. 5/20, 25.0%; p = .075). CONCLUSION For newborns who require emergent neonatal cardiac procedures, our results point towards a lower death rate after prenatal diagnosis of HLH/HLHC.
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(733)Current Practice of Anticoagulation for Pediatric VAD Therapy - A Multi-Institutional European Survey of the EXCOR Pediatric Investigator Group (EEPIG). J Heart Lung Transplant 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2017.01.745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Mid-Term Results of Fontan Completion after Hybrid Norwood Stage I and Comprehensive Stage II Operation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Prenatal diagnosis of functionally univentricular heart, associations and perinatal outcomes. Prenat Diagn 2016; 36:545-54. [DOI: 10.1002/pd.4821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Self-Expanding Sinus-Super-Flex-Ductus Stent Implantation for the “Gießen Hybrid” Procedure. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1571940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Aortic Arch Reconstruction Using “Autologous Pulmonary Artery Patch” as an Interposition Patch Plasty in Interrupted Aortic Arch and Ventricular Septal Defect. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1571575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Future Perspectives of a Childrens' Heart Center after More Than 200 Pediatric Heart Transplantations. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1571623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Biventricular Correction of Aortic Atresia/ Severe Aortic Valve Hypoplasia with Ventricular Septal Defect Using “Norwood-Rastelli Operation” after Hybrid Palliation. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1571562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Outcome of Aortic Arch Reconstruction Using Selective Cerebral and Myocardial Perfusion in the Pediatric Population - Single Center Experience in 58 Patients. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1571577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Giant cardiac fibroma leading to cardiac arrest: Surgical resection on the beating heart. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015; 150:e83-5. [PMID: 26573364 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2015.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2015] [Revised: 08/06/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Erfolgreiche Transapikale Melody-Klappenimplantation in eine Mitralklappen-Bioprothese bei einem 3-jährigen Kind mit Dextrokardie nach Fontan-Palliation. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1556022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Herztransplantation bei Patienten nach einer univentrikulären Palliation, Erfahrungen eines Zentrums. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1555967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Biventricular Response to Pulmonary Artery Banding in Children with Dilated Cardiomyopathy Assessed by CMR Strain Analysis. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1555985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Die Implementierung der Blutgruppen - inkompatiblen Herztransplantation (ABOi-HTx) an einem Zentrum. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1555966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Transcatheter creation of a reverse Potts shunt in a patient with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with Moyamoya syndrome. EUROINTERVENTION 2015; 11:121. [DOI: 10.4244/eijv11i1a21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Aortic Arch Reconstruction in Congenital Heart Disease - Single Center Experience of Ten Years with Long-Term Results. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1544532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Role of the Hybrid Strategy in the Biventricular Correction of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Variants. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1544378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Back to Fetal Physiology - An Option for the Palliation of Severe Postcapillary Pulmonary Hypertension in Shone´s Complex? Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1544528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery - Single Center Experience of Sixteen Years. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1544382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Fifteen-year single center experience with the "Giessen Hybrid" approach for hypoplastic left heart and variants: current strategies and outcomes. Pediatr Cardiol 2015; 36:365-73. [PMID: 25179460 PMCID: PMC4303711 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-014-1015-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2014] [Accepted: 08/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Presented is a retrospective outcome study of a 15-year single institutional experience with a contemporary cohort of patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and complex that underwent a "Giessen Hybrid" stage I as initial palliation. Hybrid approach consisting of surgical bilateral pulmonary artery banding and percutaneous duct stenting with or without atrial septum manipulation was developed from a rescue approach to a first-line procedure. Comprehensive Aristotle score defined pre-operative condition. Fifteen-year follow-up mortality is reported as occurring within the staged univentricular palliation or before and after biventricular repair. Hybrid stage I was performed in 154 patients; 107 should be treated by single ventricle palliation, 33 by biventricular repair (BVR), 7 received heart transplantation, and 7 were treated by comfort care, respectively. Overall 34 children died. The Aristotle score (mean value 18.2 ± 3) classified for univentricular circulations in newborns did not have statistical impact on the outcome. Two patients died during stage I (1.2%), and the interstage I mortality was 6.7%, and stage II mortality 9%, respectively. Stage III was up to now performed in 57 patients without mortality. At 1 year, the overall unadjusted survival of HLHS and variants was 84% and following BVR 89%, respectively. The Fifteen-year survival rate for HLHS and variants was 77%, with no significant impact of birth weight of less than 2.5 kg. In conclusion, Hybrid stage I fulfilled the criteria of life-saving approach. In our institution, Hybrid procedure replaced Norwood-staged palliation with a considerable mid- and long-term survival rate. Considering interstage mortality close surveillance is mandatory.
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Reversible Pulmonary Artery Banding for Left Ventricular-DCM with preserved RV function: feasibility of percutaneous PA-debanding. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1393987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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