Publications by authors named "Theofilos N Kolettis"

Surgical excision is the only therapy for benign atrial tumors, if serious complications are to be avoided. We propose a simplified technique whereupon a single autologous pericardial patch is used to not only close the septal defect, but to also reconstruct the right atrium. This new technique allows for wide excision of tumors without reduction of the right atrium, distortion of the tricuspid valve or traction on the atrioventricular node.

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The surgical management of porcelain aorta in patients requiring aortic valve replacement or coronary artery surgery carries a high morbidity and mortality and remains controversial. We report a successful transapical aortic valve implantation in combination with on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in a young patient with severe aortic stenosis, left main coronary artery disease and porcelain aorta. Transapical aortic valve implantation is a minimally invasive surgical alternative that can be safely performed in combination with coronary artery bypass grafting and may become the treatment of choice, even in young patients with porcelain aorta.

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Article Synopsis
  • Partial right-sided pericardial defect is a rare congenital condition that often occurs alongside other anomalies.
  • The case presented involves a patient with congenital aortic valve disease linked to this specific pericardial defect.
  • The paper discusses the clinical implications of this condition and includes a review of existing literature on the topic.
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