Segmental MRI pituitary and hypothalamus volumes post Fontan: An analysis of the Australian and New Zealand Fontan registry.

Objective: Short stature, central hypothyroidism and infertility are common in those with a Fontan circulation. Given that the Fontan circulation often results in hepatic portal venous congestion, we hypothesize that the hypothalamic-pituitary portal circulation is also affected, contributing to subsequent hypothalamic-pituitary axis dysfunction.

Methods: MRI data from the Australian and New Zealand Fontan Registry (86 cases) was compared to 86 age- and sex-matched normal published controls.

Disparities in kidney care in vulnerable populations: A multinational study from the ISN-GKHA.

Vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, children, displaced people, and refugees, often encounter challenges in accessing healthcare. In this study, we used data from the third iteration of the International Society of Nephrology Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) to describe kidney care access and delivery to vulnerable populations across countries and regions. Using data from an international survey of clinicians, policymakers, and patient advocates, we assessed the funding and coverage of vulnerable populations on all aspects of kidney replacement therapies (KRT).

Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement on the Right Side of the Falciform Ligament to Prevent Obstruction by the Omentum.

We describe a simple and reproducible technique for neonatal peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion following cardiac surgery which prevents the catheter from becoming blocked by the omentum.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Explant in the Setting of a Porcelain Aorta.

Porcelain aorta describes circumferential calcification in the ascending aorta that may extend through the aortic arch. This is commonly observed in patients with a history of mediastinal radiation, end-stage renal disease, or chronic vascular inflammation. Mediastinal radiation has been shown to cause intimal and medial calcification of the aorta, as well as diastolic myocardial dysfunction, valvular disease, and coronary artery disease.

Goodnight Moon: The (not so) mystical effect of folklore and superstitions on cardiac transplantation.

Background: The effect of Friday the 13th and Full Moons on cardiac transplantation is unknown. We investigated the impact of these superstitious events on recipient and donor qualities, complications, survival, and volume.

Methods: All adult transplants from 2013-2023 in the United Network for Organ Sharing database were retrospectively reviewed.