pp. 295–309 · November 6, 2025
Surgical Insights into the Functional Anatomy of the Neo-aortic Root
Lama Dakik, Hani K. Najm, Georgios Belitsis, Debkalpa Goswami, Robert H. Anderson, Diane E. Spicer, Justin T. Tretter
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 295-309, May 2026.
Although the normal aortic and pulmonary roots have some features in common, they also exhibit important anatomical and functional differences. These differences increase when compared with surgically created neo-aortic roots in individuals with …
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pp. 310–317 · November 11, 2025
Development of a High-Performing Congenital Heart Program in Vietnam
Chau P. Nguyen, Huu Nhat Nguyen, Sarah Tabbutt, Shunji Sano, Mark Cocalis, Hung Nguyen, Helen Busch, Adriana Dobrzycka, Kathy J. Jenkins, Kimberlee Gauvreau, Hanh Luu Nguyen Duc, Truong N. Ly Thinh
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 310-317, May 2026.
Objective: Children’s HeartLink and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have partnered with Vietnam National Children’s Hospital (VNCH). Compared with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) enrolled in the International Quality Improvement …
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pp. 318–320 · January 28, 2026
Invited Commentary: Local Strength, Global Lessons: Developing Sustainable Pediatric Cardiac Care in Vietnam
Claudia Herbst127271Landesklinikum Baden-Mödling, Baden, Austria
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 318-320, May 2026.
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pp. 321–329 · October 30, 2025
Impact of Surgical Approach on Hospital Course After Repair of Aortic Coarctation With Arch Hypoplasia
Dominic P. Recco, Shannen B. Kizilski, Kimberlee Gauvreau, Gianna J. Dafflisio, Breanna Piekarski, Ashwin Prakash, David M. Hoganson
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 321-329, May 2026.
Background: :The preferred surgical approach for aortic coarctation with hypoplastic aortic arch remains controversial. Perception exists that performing a sternotomy imposes a significant recovery burden. We analyzed perioperative outcomes of coarctation …
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pp. 330–336 · December 8, 2025
Early Experience With Percutaneous Pulmonary Blood Flow Restrictors to Allow Deferral of Norwood Surgery
Anagha Prasanna, Jeremy Fox, Paul Tannous, Conor O’Halloran, Michael Monge, Alan Nugent, Kiona Y. Allen, Stuart Berger, David S. Winlaw
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 330-336, May 2026.
Background: :Deferral of the Stage 1 Norwood Palliation (S1P) for infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and high-risk features is sometimes accomplished using a hybrid approach involving external pulmonary artery (PA) banding. Recently, percutaneous …
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pp. 337–342 · October 25, 2025
Pulmonary Autograft Mitral Valve Replacement (Ross II Procedure): More Than Two Decades of Follow-up From a Single Center in the United States
Aeleia F. Hughes, Mark D. Rodefeld, Mark W. Turrentine, John W. Brown1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, 12250Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 337-342, May 2026.
Background: We aim to elucidate the outcomes of patients who underwent a Ross II procedure at our institution.Methods: Eight patients underwent a Ross II procedure at our institution between 2002 and 2008. Electronic medical records were queried to obtain …
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pp. 343–351 · November 26, 2025
Impact of Congenital Heart Disease Versus Acquired Heart Disease: An Analysis of 181 Patients who Underwent Cardiac Transplantation
Mark Steven Bleiweis, Frederick J. Fricker, Dipankar Gupta, Biagio “Bill” A. Pietra, John-Anthony Coppola, Giles J. Peek, Yuriy Stukov, Omar M. Sharaf, Matthew S. Purlee, Colton D. Brown, Liam R. Kugler, Dan Neal, Jeffrey Phillip Jacobs1Congenital Heart Center, 3463University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 343-351, May 2026.
PurposeWe reviewed all 181 patients with pediatric and/or congenital heart disease (CHD) who underwent cardiac transplantation at the University of Florida from January 1, 2011, to March 1, 2022, and compared those with CHD with those who had acquired …
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pp. 352–361 · October 22, 2025
Outcome of Infants With Ductal-Dependent Pulmonary Atresia and Ventricular Septal Defect in a Developing Nation: A Single-Center Experience
Vinh Quang Tran, Anh Vuong Doan, Van-Anh Thi Nguyen, Thai Quoc Ngo, Mai Tuan Nguyen, Doan Vu Tu Quyen, Duyen Dinh Mai, Nhat Huu Nguyen, Doan Quoc Hung, James St. Louis, Truong Ly Thinh Nguyen
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 352-361, May 2026.
Objective: s:The number of publications on the outcomes of treatment of ductal-dependent pulmonary atresia-ventricular septal defect in developing countries is limited. This study examines the results of surgical repair of this complex congenital heart …
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pp. 362–368 · November 17, 2025
Risk Factors and Causes of Readmission to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit After Cardiac Surgery
Aymeric Barbarino, Arnaud Wiedemann, Nancy Poirier, Sally Al Omar, Jean Luc Bigras, Michael Levy, Philippe Jouvet
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 362-368, May 2026.
IntroductionUnplanned readmissions to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) following cardiac surgery remain poorly understood. Such readmissions are associated with increased morbidity and present significant challenges to healthcare. This study aimed …
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pp. 369–384 · October 22, 2025
Predictive Factors of Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation After Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect Surgery
Panop Limratana, Wiriya Maisat, Jun Sasaki, James A. DiNardo, Koichi Yuki
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 369-384, May 2026.
Background: :A subset of patients undergoing complete atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) repair underwent prolonged postoperative mechanical ventilation, contributing to extended intensive care unit and hospital stays. This study evaluated perioperative …
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pp. 385–388 · December 10, 2025
The Cavopulmonary Anastomosis: Evolution of a Palliative Technique
Giovanni Stellin, Uberto Bortolotti
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 385-388, May 2026.
An anastomosis between the superior vena cava and the right pulmonary artery was devised to increase pulmonary blood flow in congenital heart malformations characterized by pulmonary hypoperfusion. The problem of oxygenation of the pulmonary blood under …
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pp. 389–392 · January 22, 2026
Highlights of the Nineteenth International Conference on Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion
Luiz F. Caneo, Desiree Machado, Fernando Antoniali, Beatriz Furlanetto, Carolina Campos, Larissa Gondim, Akif Ündar
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 389-392, May 2026.
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pp. 393–402 · January 29, 2026
Advances in Extracorporeal Life Support: A Pediatric Perspective
Heidi J. Dalton, Cyril Serrick, Jamie Stebler
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 393-402, May 2026.
The last 10 years have seen an exponential rise in the use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS), also frequently referred to as ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) when a membrane lung is incorporated. One of the consequences of this rise in ECLS …
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pp. 403–406 · October 21, 2025
Double-Barrel Norwood Procedure for Complex Systemic Outflow Tract Obstruction
W. Hampton Gray, Leopold N. Nkengbeza, C. Mason Berry, Luz A. Padilla, Carlisle O’Meara, Robert J. Dabal, Robert A. Sorabella
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 403-406, May 2026.
Systemic outflow tract obstruction in single ventricle heart disease requires surgical reconstruction to progress through the different stages of palliation. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome and other anatomic variants commonly undergo the Norwood …
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pp. 407–407 · December 3, 2025
A Simple Technique to Decrease Gore-Tex Graft Needle Hole Bleeding
Chawki Elzein3313Children’s Heart Center, Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital, Falls Church, VA, USA
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 407-407, May 2026.
We present a simple technique to decrease Gore-Tex needle hole bleeding during pediatric cardiac surgery. Use of this technique will potentially decrease blood loss, and blood product transfusion, along with shortening operating room time.
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pp. 408–411 · November 6, 2025
A Challenging Case of Pediatric Cardiac Leiomyosarcoma: Surgery, Recurrence, and Remission With Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
Ankur Handa, Swaminathan Krishnaswamy, Lamk Kadiyani, Pradeep Ramakrishnan, Niraj Nirmal Pandey, Sameer Bakhshi, Sudheer Arava, Saurabh Kumar Gupta
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 408-411, May 2026.
Primary cardiac leiomyosarcoma is exceedingly rare in children. We describe a four-year-old girl presenting with recurrent syncope due to a mass in the right ventricular outflow tract causing severe obstruction. She underwent surgical resection of the …
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pp. 412–415 · November 8, 2025
Surgical Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot and a Large Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in a 16-Week-Old Infant With Pentalogy of Cantrell and a Large Omphalocele: A Case Report
Ye Zhu, Justin Elhoff, Abraham Rothman, Sunjay Kaushal, Michael L. Ciccolo
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 412-415, May 2026.
We present a case of surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot complicated by a large congenital diaphragmatic hernia as part of the staged management of pentalogy of Cantrell (POC) in a full term 16-week-old infant. The diagnosis was made prenatally, and …
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pp. 415–419 · November 11, 2025
The Challenge of Pediatric Heart Transplantation in a Failing Fontan Patient With Dextrocardia and Heterotaxy Syndrome
Hüseyin Sicim, Steven Zangwill, Christopher Knoll, Daniel A. Velez, Mohamad Alaeddine
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 415-419, May 2026.
Patients with dextrocardia, heterotaxy syndrome, and single ventricle physiology typically undergo multiple staged palliative operations culminating in a Fontan circulation. Despite these palliative procedures, heart transplantation may become the …
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pp. 419–421 · December 12, 2025
Unexpected Severe Cyanosis Following Ventricular Septal Defect Closure and Repair of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction
Daniel Mohammadi, Keaton Dubois, Preeti Ramachandran, William J. Wallen
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 419-421, May 2026.
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a common congenital heart defect that often requires surgical closure. We present the case of a seven-month-old infant with a large perimembranous VSD, moderate pulmonary valve stenosis, and hypertrophied right …
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