A 27-year-old man diagnosed with right ventricular metastasis of Ewing sarcoma was referred to our institution. We surgically resected the metastatic tumor to prevent sudden death and reconstructed the right ventricle and tricuspid valve. He has survived for 1 year postoperatively without recurrence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWomens Health Rep (New Rochelle)
August 2023
Background: Among the micronutrient deficiencies, iron and folic acid are the most common and frequently occur in pregnant women. So, the objective of this study was to assess the adherence to iron and folic acid among pregnant women booking antenatal services in the study area.
Materials And Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study design was used from January to April 2022.
Background: Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4RD) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by a dense lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate containing IgG4-positive plasma cells that can cause aneurysms in various organs and tissues. There have been many reports of IgG4RD aneurysms; however, the surgical procedures adopted remain controversial. Herein, we report a case in which surgical treatment for IgG4-related aneurysms was successful.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Ventricular septal perforation (VSP) is a critical complication of acute myocardial infarction. Various surgical procedures for it have been developed; however, surgical outcomes remain unsatisfactory. In 2010, we introduced geometrical infarct exclusion (GIE) as a modification of the Komeda-David technique.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aim Of The Study: To assess the validity and long-term outcomes of direct bilateral axillary arterial cannulation for acute type A aortic dissection.
Methods: Between 2003 and 2020, 208 consecutive patients with acute type A aortic dissection underwent emergency surgical repair. Cardiopulmonary bypass was attempted to establish direct bilateral axillary arterial cannulation and bicaval drainage.