The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Mar 2022
Observational StudyMinimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum by the Nuss procedure: The learning curve.
To define the learning process of minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum by the Nuss procedure through assessment of consecutive procedural metrics. ⋯ After a 10-procedure proctoring period, repair of pectus excavatum by the Nuss procedure is a safe procedure to adopt and perform without a typical (complication based) learning curve while performing at least 1 procedure per 35 days.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Mar 2022
Biventricular conversion after Fontan completion: A preliminary experience.
To assess the feasibility and outcomes of biventricular conversion following takedown of Fontan circulation. ⋯ A primary as well as a staged biventricular conversion is feasible in patients who have had previous Fontan procedure. Although this provides an alternative to transplantation in patients with failing Fontan, outcomes are worse in those with failing Fontan compared with elective takedown of Fontan circulation. Optimal timing needs further evaluation.