The emergent use of Cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal membrane oxygenator in a child with sickle cell disease.

The use of Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO) in patients suffering from Sickle cell disease (SCD) needs specific precautions. Whereas, no consensual protocols have been established to clarify therapeutic management. CASE REPORT A 7-year-old boy was admitted to the hospital for surgery of advanced endocarditis.

[Beating heart coronary artery bypass: 100 cases].

Background: Coronary artery revascularization with cardiopulmonary bypass has been reported to carry several risks.

Aim: Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting has been proposed to result in a better outcome. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of off-pump cardiopulmonary bypass.

[Endoscopic thoracic sympatecomy for hyperhidrosis].

Background: Hyperhidrosis is a benin affection representing a social and professional problems and occupational handicaps in young patient. Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy thus provides a radical treatment for severe palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis.

Aim: We describe the technique used in our institut and present results

Methods: From 1995 to 2002, 32 patients were operated on for hyperhidrosis.