Publications by authors named "Peter Pelikan"
Migrating wires as a result of sternal nonunion present clinical challenges. Cardiac Computed Tomographic Angiography helps locate these wires precisely, enabling detailed surgical planning. Sternal wire migration is an infrequent complication following median sternotomy.
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- The Fontan operation, first described in 1971, has evolved significantly over the past 40 years through various medical and surgical approaches.
- The text examines a patient's journey with a single ventricle, detailing the history and implications of the Fontan procedure, including its indications and potential complications.
- It emphasizes the use of cardiac computed tomography with angiography as an effective noninvasive method for assessing the unique complexities of Fontan circulation.