Surgical repair of a giant congenital left atrial aneurysm presenting with respiratory distress in a neonate.

The presentation of congenital left atrial aneurysm is extremely rare in neonates. The neonate may suffer from severe respiratory distress symptoms, and by then, early surgical management is lifesaving.

Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy for pulmonary hypertension linked to thalassemia.

This report supports the feasibility of pulmonary thromboendarterectomy in thalassemic patients, and highlights the need for a comprehensive evaluation of the cause of pulmonary hypertension prior to determining the likelihood of surgical cure.

Comparison of safety and outcomes with two approaches to the mitral valve.

Background And Aim: The efficacy of the superior trans-septal (STS) approach to the mitral valve has been offset by the perceived risks of adverse postoperative events. The aim of this study was to review our experience with using the left atriotomy (LA) and STS approaches in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery.

Methods: Charts of patients who underwent mitral valve surgery by a single surgeon over a period of 20 years were reviewed retrospectively.

Early calcific degeneration of the St. Jude Medical Epic aortic bioprosthesis.

This report highlights the need for close surveillance of bioprosthetic valves. Unaccountable degeneration of bioprosthetic valves can develop early after implantation and usually requires replacing the failed valve with a mechanical prosthesis.

Dissected saccular aneurysms of the ascending aorta.

This report highlights the need for distinction between saccular and fusiform aortic aneurysms, considering the high risk of rupture of saccular aneurysms. The management of dissected saccular aneurysms involves elective replacement of the dissected aorta while preserving the aortic valve.

Case report: Ectopic Cushing's syndrome in a young male with hidden lung carcinoid tumor.

Introduction: Ectopic Cushing syndrome is a form of Cushing's in which a tumor outside the pituitary gland produces adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Small cell carcinoma and carcinoid of the lung comprises half of its cases. The main purpose of this study is to present a case of ectopic Cushing syndrome caused by a hidden lung carcinoid and how to manage it.

Multi-sited hydatid cystic disease with muscular involvement in a young female: A case report from Syria.

Introduction: Hydatidosis is a unique disease caused by a tapeworm called Echinococcus granulosus. Musculoskeletal involvement with hydatid cystic disease accounts for less than 5% of all cases. The main purpose of this study is to present a case of multi-sited hydatid cystic disease and how to manage it.

Pelvic Myxoid Leiomyoma Mass between Vagina and Rectum.

Leiomyomas are the most common pelvic tumors in women. About 20-30% of women older than 35 are affected. Rare conditions of leiomyomas have extrauterine locations.