A5065057821- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Vascular Anomalies and Treatments
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Williams Syndrome Research
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Pain Management and Treatment
University Medical Center Groningen
2011-2025
University of Groningen
2018-2024
San Diego Cardiac Center
2017
College of Charleston
2015
Dialyse Centrum Groningen
2015
Medisch Spectrum Twente
2010-2011
Background Minimally invasive thoracotomies to repair selected congenital heart defects are considered only a cosmetic alternative approach by many; however, they represent the routine in centers of expertise. Methods Pooled institutional data from European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association using mini-thoracotomy approaches were analyzed since beginning their respective experiences until an inclusion surgical date January 31, 2024, allowing at least six months postoperative follow-up....
Objectives: Supravalvar aortic stenosis (SVAS) is a rare congenital anomaly. The “single-patch technique,” “‘two sinus augmentation with an inverted Y-patch” (both nonsymmetrical corrections), “three-patch and the “slide aortoplasty” symmetrical corrections) are techniques implemented by majority of surgeons for correction SVAS. In few studies that compared these techniques, no technique was shown to be superior over another. aim present study review 52-year experience surgical SVAS in two...
Treatment decisions in patients with scimitar syndrome (SS) are often challenging, especially isolated SS who asymptomatic and might be diagnosed accidentally. We queried a large multi-institutional registry of to evaluate the natural history this condition determine efficacy surgical treatment terms survival clinical status. collected data on 485 from 51 institutions; 279 (57%) were treated surgically (STPs) 206 (43%) clinically monitored (CMPs). Median age at last follow-up was 11.6 years...
The PulseCath® is a pulsatile pump that offers circulatory support up to 3 l/min. indicated for patients who require higher degree of than offered by the intra-aortic balloon pump. We describe first two cases use as temporary right ventricle after insertion through pulmonary artery trunk. Two developed an acute ventricular failure with severe hemodynamic instability cardiac surgery. was chosen assist ventricle. An immediate improvement parameters observed in both cases. In patient...
A 3-year follow-up of a retrospective, single-centre clinical study OPCAB (off-pump coronary artery bypass) no-touch technique with arterial composite grafts and an indirect comparison outcomes the SYNTAX trial. total 400 consecutive patients ('all-comers') who underwent surgery. Primary endpoint was MACCE (major adverse cardiovascular cerebrovascular events). These results were compared randomized arms The observed survival 82.2%. cumulative freedom from 89.7%. percentage significantly...
The study objective was to analyze survival and incidence of Fontan completion patients with single-ventricle concomitant unbalanced atrioventricular septal defect.Data from 4 Dutch 3 Belgian institutional databases were retrospectively collected. A total 151 defect selected; 36 underwent an valve procedure (valve surgery group). End points survival, completion, freedom reoperation.Median follow-up 13.4 years. Cumulative 71.2%, 70%, 68.5% at 10, 15, 20 years, respectively. An not a risk...
The aim of the study was to establish patients' satisfaction and incidence wound-site complications after radial artery (RA) harvesting for bypass surgery. A telephonic quality life questionnaire performed in 306 consecutive patients who had undergone coronary grafting with use RA open technique. psychometric Likert scale used define degree satisfaction. concerned arm pain, cosmesis mobility, sensory neurological complications, general health state. median values modal scores achieved...
Abstract Aims Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is a main diagnostic tool in the follow-up of Fontan patients. However, value serial CMR for evaluation attrition unknown. The aim this prospective study to describe analysis time-dependent evolution blood flow distribution, ventricular volumes, and function patients after completion. Methods results In single-centre study, between 2012 2022, 281 examinations were performed 88 with distribution flows, measurements ejection fraction....
Anomalous origin of right subclavian artery arising from the descending aorta is known as “arteria lusoria.” The diagnosis in asymptomatic children usually by-product other symptomatic-associated anomalies, such aortic coarctation. We describe a case an eight-year-old boy with juxtaductal coarctation and rare arteria lusoria proximal to anomalous was used flap repair To authors’ knowledge, this first reported application young child (not newborn) ductal
Situs inversus is the mirror image of situs solitus. with dextrocardia termed 'situs totalis'. Since totalis a rare condition, there are only few reports about off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) in these patients. A 67-year-old man diagnosis and three-vessel disease, underwent an elective surgical revascularization. The operation consisted OPCAB using total arterial composite Y-graft. right internal mammary (RIMA) left radial (RA) were harvested as pedicles they anastomized Y-grafts....
Haemodynamic changes in caval venous flow distribution occurring during bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis operation are still largely unknown.Transit time measurements were performed 15 operations. Superior and inferior vein flows measured before after the anastomosis. Ratio of superior to overall veins was calculated.Mean ratio higher than previously reported for healthy children. decreased 14/15 patients anastomosis: mean 0.63 ± 0.12 versus 0.43 0.14 after. No linear correlation...
To compare the incidence of arrhythmias and overall survival at long-term follow-up right auricular baffle technique (RA) versus Gore-Tex® (GT) as intra-atrial cavopulmonary lateral tunnel, well Nakata index tunnel dimensions on cardiac magnetic resonance.Data were retrospectively collected. Serial 24-hour Holter recordings resonance findings two groups compared.There was no significant difference in estimated freedom from (87% 10 years 78% 15 vs 80% 70% RA GT, respectively; P = .44) nor...