Publications by authors named "Rajesh K Rao"

Left hepatic vein draining into coronary sinus is a rare systemic vascular anomaly. Its presence is significant when it is associated with other cardiac lesions requiring surgery. We report technical challenges in a case of persistent left superior vena cava and left hepatic vein draining into coronary sinus in an adult with ostium secundum atrial septal defect, which was repaired through minimally invasive approach.

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Objective: To evaluate the safety and reproducibility of modified right vertical infra axillary thoracotomy (RVIAT) for repair of sinus venosus defects with right-sided partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC) in children.

Methods: Between March 2017 and February 2018, we performed intracardiac repair for sinus venosus defects with right-sided PAPVC in 14 children through modified RVIAT. Median age and weight were 9.

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