Perioperative outcome of patients with esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistula undergoing open versus thoracoscopic surgery.

Introduction: Thoracoscopic approach for repair of esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF) has become a standard procedure in many pediatric surgical centers. Thoracoscopic surgery in a newborn is demanding from both the surgeon and the patient. The potential benefits for the newborn are still discussed by neonatologists, pediatric intensive care physicians, and also parents.

Safety and efficacy of danaparoid (Orgaran) use in children.

Immune-mediated heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an uncommon but serious complication of therapy with heparins. It affects all ages and requires replacement of the causative anticoagulant. However, information on alternative antithrombotic use in children with HIT is limited.

Prophylaxis of thromboembolic complications after the Fontan operation (total cavopulmonary anastomosis).

Objectives: Thrombotic events have been reported as a major cause of morbidity after the Fontan procedure. There is no consensus concerning the postoperative mode and duration of anticoagulation prophylaxis. In a retrospective study, we evaluated the results of a prophylactic regimen on the basis of the surgical technique, potentially predisposing risk factors, and specific sequelae.

Laterality of the aortic arch and anomalies of the subclavian artery-reliable indicators for 22q11.2 deletion syndromes?

Unlabelled: A variety of cardiac defects, encompassing truncus arteriosus, tetralogy of Fallot, pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect and interrupted aortic arch, are generally summarised as conotruncal malformations. Patients with these cardiac defects were frequently found to have a common microdeletion on chromosome 22, the so-called monosomy 22q11.2.