The aortic root is the segment of the aorta between the left ventricular outflow tract and the sinotubular junction of the ascending aorta, and, on one level, is merely a tube, with a valve at its base, dynamic structures below it, and notable for …
Aspiration pneumonia is a serious problem in the elderly due to weakened swallowing reflexes or underlying gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which can become life-threatening …
Myocardial injury during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures is generally tolerable in patients with good myocardial function, but myocardial injury cannot be tolerated in patients with low left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) [ …
Isolated right superior vena cava (RSVC) drainage into the left atrium (LA) is a rare congenital anomaly, presenting diagnostic and management challenges. This study presents two cases of isolated RSVC drainage into the LA alongside a …
Anaemia has emerged as a prevalent risk factor among patients undergoing cardiac surgery, exhibiting a prevalence ranging from 16 to 54% [ 1 ]. The etiology of preoperative anaemia in cardiac surgery patients spans nutritional deficiencies, chronic …
Hydatid cyst disease is a parasitic condition prevalent in regions where agriculture and animal husbandry are common, with a wide geographical distribution worldwide. The disease arises from the metacestode stage larva of Echinococcus granulosus …
The thymus gland, situated in the anterior mediastinum, plays a crucial role in cellular immunity. Thymoma and thymic carcinoma, collectively known as thymic epithelial tumors (TET), are tumors originating from the thymus. Despite their rarity …
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Doğan Bayram, Serhat Sekmek, Mehmet Kayaalp, Murat Bardakçı, Emre Hafızoğlu, Gökhan Uçar, Efnan Algin, Oznur Bal, Burak Civelek, Mehmet Ali Nahit Şendur, Fahriye Tugba Kos, Dogan Uncu
Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a major life-threatening clinical entity in children, accounting for 5% of all accidental deaths in children under 4 years of age [ 1 ] and associated with a mortality rate of up to 11% [ 2 ]. Young children …
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Yasser Ali Kamal, Ashraf Ali Elshorbgy, Ahmed Anwar Orieby
The surgical management of d-transposition of the great arteries (dTGA), ventricular septal defect (VSD), and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) poses intricate challenges, demanding tailored surgical interventions. This case …
The cervical rib is an additional rib arising from the transverse process of the seventh cervical vertebra. This rib may terminate free in soft tissue or may be attached to the first rib. The cervical rib is a congenital anomaly that occurs in …
Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital heart disease. It presents as myocardial infarction in children; however, the presentation may vary between asymptomatic to progressive heart …
Coronary stent infection is considered the rarest complication of percutaneous coronary intervention, occurring in less than 0.1% of the cases. In this article, a case of coronary stent infection and acute stent occlusion with surrounding …
Cardiac masses are relatively rare, with a right atrial mass being even more rare. Right atrial masses pose a diagnostic dilemma owing to the diverse range of potential diagnoses, even when the clinical context and initial imaging modalities are …
Permacath insertion using ultrasound has drastically reduced complications than those associated with blind puncture. We hereby report a case of entry of the permacath into the right femoral vein after through and through puncture of the right …
The subclavian artery’s intrathoracic segment is a rare peripheral artery aneurysm site. Common causes are atherosclerosis, trauma, vasculitis, and infection. Subclavian artery aneurysms have a higher propensity for rupture, thrombosis …
