Minimally invasive versus sternotomy approach for double-patch repair of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection and sinus venosus defect in pediatric and adult patients: Mid to long-term outcomes.

Background: Several surgical techniques have been proposed to repair right partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC) along with sinus venosus defect (SVD). This study aimed to compare the perioperative data and outcomes of double-patch repair using a minimally invasive approach versus conventional sternotomy in pediatric and adult patients.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on 48 minimally invasive cases and 35 sternotomy cases, undergoing surgery by a single surgeon between July 2002 and August 2020.

Use of Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Management of Massive Air Embolism During Hysteroscopic Metroplasty.

The patient was a 32-year-old woman who presented with infertility secondary to uterine didelphys. Hysteroscopic metroplasty was chosen as the corrective surgical procedure for this anatomical defect. During the surgical repair, the patient developed a massive air embolism (MAE) leading to hypotension, arrhythmia, and cardiogenic shock.