J Cardiovasc Surg
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Minimally invasive approaches for repair of congenital heart defects have gained in popularity. Aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and efficiency of the partial inferior sternotomy approach to repair various congenital heart defects. ⋯ The partial inferior sternotomy approach to congenital heart operations is less invasive than and cosmetically superior to full sternotomy with reduced postoperative pain and discomfort for the patients. This approach ensures a safe procedure with excellent exposure without additional incisions. It is our standard approach in infants/children with septal defects.
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For avoidance of late downstream complications after classic DeBakey type I aortic dissection repair, replacement of the arch with simultaneous antegrade descending stent-grafting using a hybrid prosthesis was applied in acute and chronic aortic dissection. Indication and results were studied. ⋯ This hybrid approach in patients with AAD and CAD type I is safe when indicated and renders stable results over time down to the stent-graft end. Secondary TEVAR can be easily performed downstream when necessary. The international E-vita open registry data supports this single center results.
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The purpose of this study was to report the outcome of EVAR using EXCLUDER endoprosthesis (W. L. Gore & Associates, Flagstaff, Ariz.) with low-porosity polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in the medium term. We reviewed a 10-year-experience with this device to document the outcome of 100 consecutive elective EVARs with Excluder-Device performed at a single centre. ⋯ EVAR using the EXCLUDER-Device is a safe, effective, and durable method to prevent AAA rupture and aneurysm-related death. Assuming suitable AAA anatomy, these data justify a broad application within a wide spectrum of patients.