Publications by authors named "Kumar Subbaiyan"

Introduction: This study analyzes the outcome of a protocol-based surgical approach for ventricular septal rupture (VSR). The study also clarifies the appropriate time for intervention.

Methods: This is a single-center retrospective analysis of all VSR cases evaluated between February 2006 and March 2020.

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  • Infective endocarditis (IE) during pregnancy, while uncommon, can lead to serious complications for both mother and fetus.
  • The article discusses a unique case of IE caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a healthy pregnant woman with no known risk factors, marking the first such documented case in the Indian subcontinent.
  • Additionally, the article provides a brief overview of management recommendations for treating IE associated with MRSA.
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Pulmonary sequestration is a relatively rare congenital lesion of the lung. The occurrence of intralobar pulmonary sequestration coincidentally with situs inversus totalis is an interesting combination. We report a case of intralobar sequestration with situs inversus totalis a 30-year-old lady, which was treated successfully in our institution.

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