Publications by authors named "Benjamin W Anderson"
Longitudinal cohort study investigating neurodevelopmental and socioemotional outcomes in school-entry aged children after open heart surgery in Australia and New Zealand: the NITRIC follow-up study protocol.
Debbie Long Vicki A Anderson Louise Crossley Nikita Tuli Sood Karina R Charles Peter J Anderson Benjamin W Anderson
BMJ Open
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses the need for more research on neurodevelopmental impairments in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) as current data is limited and primarily from small cohorts.
- It outlines the NITRIC trial, which includes 1371 children under 2 years old undergoing heart surgery with a focus on the long-term effects of treatment using nitric oxide.
- The follow-up study will assess cognitive and socioemotional outcomes of these children up to age 5, identifying risk factors and evaluating screening tools for predicting neurodevelopmental success at school entry.
Background: Balloon valvuloplasty and surgical aortic valvotomy have been the treatment mainstays for congenital aortic stenosis in children. Choice of intervention often differs depending upon centre bias with limited relevant, comparative literature.
Objectives: This study aims to provide an unbiased, contemporary matched comparison of these balloon and surgical approaches.
Background: In patients with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), transcatheter closure is the current procedure of choice. There are multiple devices available with limited current comparative data and varied recommendations for device selection.
Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of the Flipper coil (FC) and the Amplatzer Duct Occluder (ADO).