Search results for: N. Alphonso

Objective: Practice varies as to whether or not suction is applied to under-water seal drains following lung surgery. We tested the null hypothesis that there is no difference with respect to air leak duration. Methods: Patients undergoing thoracotomy or video assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lobectomy or wedge resection had either low-pressure suction or no suction applied to their underwater seal...

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Midterm results of the Ross procedure

N. Alphonso, M. Baghai, K. Dhital, G. Mood, more

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery > 2004 > 25 > 6 > 925-930

Objective: The lack of durable bioprosthetic valves and the inherent risks associated with anticoagulation for mechanical valves have led to the continued use of the Ross procedure, particularly in the pediatric population. Methods: We have reviewed our mid-term results retrospectively, following the Ross operation in both pediatric and adult groups. Results: Over a 11-year period from August 1991...

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Rapid Evolution of Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy After Surgical Closure of a Secundum Atrial Septal Defect

S. Sivasubramonian, N. Alphonso, S. A. Qureshi, D. Anderson

Pediatric Cardiology > 2004 > 25 > 5 > 541-544

Rapidly developing diffuse right ventricular cardiomyopathy presenting with right heart failure in a 9-year-old boy within 2 months after surgical closure of a secundum atrial septal defect is reported. The child was treated by palliative surgery with partial exclusion of the right ventricle by bidirectional Glenn shunt.

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Gerbode's defect resulting from infective endocarditis

N. Alphonso, K. Dhital, J. Chambers, F. Shabbo

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery > 2003 > 23 > 5 > 844-846

We present a report of a Gerbode's defect (left ventricular–right atrial communication) resulting from bacterial endocarditis in a 63-year-old man. Also presented is a brief overview of the literature and a possible preoperative echocardiographic diagnostic criterion relating to this unusual condition.

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Complete thoracic ectopia cordis

N. Alphonso, P.S. Venugopal, R. Deshpande, D. Anderson

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery > 2003 > 23 > 3 > 426-428

Thoracic ectopia cordis is a rare congenital defect with very few reported survivors after surgical correction. We report a case of complete thoracic ectopia cordis with double outlet right ventricle. The diagnosis was established antenatally and a repair was undertaken soon after birth. The child remained stable and was extubated on the fifth post-operative day. Forty-eight hours later the child...

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