Severe midaortic syndrome: a stepwise approach to treatment with drug-eluting balloons: a case report.

Background: Severe forms of the midaortic syndrome cause persistent arterial hypertension and can lead to angina abdominalis. Untreated, morbidity, and mortality are significant. In addition to palliation through bypass surgery, few other therapeutic approaches lead to a long-term relief.

Peritonitis in a neonate due to Cyberlindnera fabianii, an ascomycetic yeast.

The ascomycetous yeast Cyberlindera fabianii is not only present in the environment, but is also occasionally pathogenic. Especially, neonates seem to be prone to infection. Here, we describe a case of peritoneal infection of a neonate after congenital heart surgery.

Catheterization of the radial or brachial artery in neonates and infants.

Background: In neonates and small children, percutaneous insertion of arterial catheters may be very difficult because of the small diameter of the arteries. Multiple attempts at cannulation are common and may be a predictor of serious adverse events following arterial cannulation. As an end artery, the brachial artery is usually not recommended for cannulation.