Left pulmonary artery originating from the right coronary artery in a patient with pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect.

We describe a patient with pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect in whom the left pulmonary artery was originating from the dilated right coronary artery. Successful division of the left pulmonary artery from the right coronary artery and the connection with the right ventricular outflow tract was carried out with closure of the end of the origin. The preoperative accurate diagnosis of this anomaly with ascending aortography is the most important in the surgical management of patients with pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect.

Da Silva's cone repair for Ebstein's anomaly: effect on right ventricular size and function.

Objectives: Da Silva's cone repair is a novel technique for surgical reconstruction of the tricuspid valve and the right ventricle (RV) in Ebstein's anomaly. The technique consists of extensive leaflet mobilization, longitudinal plication of the atrialized ventricle and cone-shaped reconstruction of the tricuspid valve, allowing for leaflet-to-leaflet coaptation. We evaluated the influence of Da Silva's cone repair on tricuspid competency, right ventricular size and function.

Independent risk factors for cardiac operations in adults with congenital heart disease: a retrospective study of 543 operations for 500 patients.

Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) are an increasing population requiring cardiac operations. To date, the perioperative risk factors for this group have not been identified. This study aimed to identify clinical, morphologic, and hemodynamic risk factors for an adverse outcome.

Clinical, echocardiographic and histopathologic findings in nine patients with surgically explanted ASD/PFO devices: do we know enough about the healing process in humans?

Background: Atrial septal defects (ASD) and persistent foramen ovale (PFO) are managed in increasing numbers by catheter interventions as an attractive alternative to surgery. Early complications have been described in clinical series whereas late complications are rare. No series are reported with clinical, echocardiographic and histological data.