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In Memoriam: Richard Van Praagh (1930-2025)
Published: December 08, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 147-149
Watch our interview with Dr. Richard Van Praagh.
Contributors
Marshall L. Jacobs, Carl L. Backer
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 147-149, March 2026.
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Analysis of United Network for Organ Sharing: Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Mechanical Circulatory Support as a Bridge-to-Transplantation in Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients
Published: September 09, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 185-195
Contributors
Ahmet Bilgili, Omar M. Sharaf, Liam Kugler, Tyler Kashuv, Zachary Brennan, Giles J. Peek, Mark Steven Bleiweis, Jeffrey Phillip Jacobs
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 185-195, March 2026.
Background: :This analysis evaluates the longitudinal impact of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and ventricular assist device (VAD) on the progression of motor delay and cognitive delay in pediatric heart transplant recipients.Methods: :The …
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Analysis of UNOS: Trends in Heart Transplantation for Adults With Congenital Heart Disease in the United States Over 35 Years – A Comparison of Two Eras
Published: September 10, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 203-212
Contributors
Omar M. Sharaf, Ahmet Bilgili, Lindsey M. Brinkley, Sean Kwak, Zachary Brennan, Giles J. Peek, Mark Steven Bleiweis, Jeffrey Phillip Jacobs
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 203-212, March 2026.
Background: :The purpose of this study is to identify 35-year trends in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) heart transplant volume, transplant centers, patient characteristics, and longitudinal survival up to ten years.Methods: :We performed a …
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A Learning Curve is Associated With Combined Hybrid Procedure and Single Ventricle-Ventricular Assist Device Insertion in Neonates With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Published: September 24, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 230-238
Contributors
Matthew S. Purlee, Jeffrey Phillip Jacobs, Joseph Philip, James C. Fudge, Himesh V. Vyas, Sukumar Suguna Narasimhulu, Susana Cruz Beltran, Andrew D. Pitkin, Gregory M. Janelle, Kevin J. Sullivan, Giles J. Peek, Mark Steven Bleiweis1Congenital Heart Center, Departments of Surgery, Pediatrics, and Anesthesiology, 3463University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 230-238, March 2026.
Objective: sA minority of patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) are at extremely high risk for staged palliation and can be bridged-to-heart transplantation with bilateral pulmonary artery bands, ductal stenting, and single ventricle-…
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Risk Factors for One-Year Postdischarge Mortality: An Analysis From the World Database for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
Published: August 25, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 157-162
Contributors
Brian P. Bateson, James D. St Louis, Sivakumar Sivalingam, Cheul Lee, Ignacio Juaneda, Nguyen Ly Thinh Truong, Jorge Cervantes, Ryan Cantor, Brandon Singletary, Erle H. Austin, James K. Kirklin
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 157-162, March 2026.
Background: :The World Database for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery (WDPCHS) was utilized to define the incidence of one-year mortality and identify associated risk factors following surgery for congenital heart disease.Methods: :The WDPCHS was …
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Surgical Strategy for Preserving Native Mitral Valves in Infants With Ventricular Septal Defects and Mitral Regurgitation
Published: August 25, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 150-156
Contributors
Takuya Matsuzawa, Naoki Wada, Yuya Komori, Yuta Kuwahara, Masatoshi Shimada, Yukihiro Takahashi, Tomoki Shimokawa
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 150-156, March 2026.
Objective: s:Volume overload due to ventricular septal defect (VSD) can cause mitral valve dilation, resulting in mitral regurgitation (MR). We aimed to support the clinical decision-making on mitral valvuloplasty during VSD closure by reviewing patients …
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Surgical Outcomes of Repair for Tetralogy of Fallot With Absent Pulmonary Valve: Our Experience
Published: September 25, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 239-243
Contributors
Debasis Das, Shivangi Jain, Tanulina Sarkar, Shubhadeep Das, Manish Kumar Sharma, Shivani Gajpal, Amitabha Chattopadhyay
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 239-243, March 2026.
Background: :Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) with absent pulmonary valve (PV) accounts for 3% to 6% of TOF cases. It is physiologically distinct due to tracheobronchial compression caused by dilatation of the pulmonary arteries. We reviewed the surgical outcomes …
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Thoracoscopic Ligation of the Thoracic Duct for Persistent Chylothorax After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery—Outcomes of a Standardized Technique
Published: September 09, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 170-176
Contributors
Sanjay Rao, Sai Lavanya Tankala, Abhishek Reddy, Zameer MM, Vinay Chandrashekar, Rakesh M, Ashley DCruz1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Narayana Health Hospitals, Bommasandra, Bangalore, India
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 170-176, March 2026.
Background: Chylothorax, the accumulation of triglyceride-rich fluid in the pleural cavity, is a well-recognized complication after surgery for congenital heart disease in children. Treatment protocols and role of surgery are not standardized.Objective: This …
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Routine Primary Sternal Closure After the Norwood Procedure
Published: September 09, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 177-184
Contributors
Marcos F. Mills, Mohan M. John, Maureen McKiernan, Nikhil Chanani, Virginia Horan, Joshua M. Rosenblum, Fawwaz R. Shaw, Pranay Nayi, Tawanda Zinyandu, Paul J. Chai, Subhadra Shashidharan
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 177-184, March 2026.
Background: :Delayed sternal closure (DSC) is frequently utilized to facilitate the recovery of myocardial function and edema following the Norwood procedure. At our institution, most patients undergo primary sternal closure (PSC), unless specified high-…
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In-Hospital Mortality in Children Undergoing Congenital Heart Surgery in North Brazil: A 9-Year Analysis From a Regional Referrel Center
Published: September 10, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 196-202
Contributors
Ana Luiza Menezes Teles Novelleto, Luana Izabela Azevedo de Carvalho, Luisa Tiemi Souza Tuda, Julia Castro Rodrigues, Thayla Lais Estevam, Edward Araujo Júnior, Luciane Alves da Rocha Amorim
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 196-202, March 2026.
Objective: :To analyze in-hospital mortality in children undergoing congenital heart interventions in the only public referral center in Amazonas, North Brazil, between 2014 and 2022.Methods: :This retrospective cohort study included 1041 patients …
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Comparison for Long-Term Results of the Modified Réparation à l´étage Ventriculaire and Rastelli Repair
Published: September 09, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 163-169
Contributors
Hong-Gook Lim, Yong Jin Kim
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 163-169, March 2026.
Background: : This study aimed to compare the long-term outcomes of a modified réparation à l’étage ventriculaire (REV) and the Rastelli repair for ventricular septal defect (VSD) and pulmonary outflow tract obstruction without ventriculoarterial …
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Incidence of Cardiac Arrest and In-Hospital Mortality After Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery in a Middle-Income Country
Published: October 01, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 254-262
Contributors
Nophanan Chaikittisilpa, Ketsiree Tungsawat, Sirirat Rattana-Arpa, Salalee Srikongrak, Naiyana Aroonpruksakul, Teerapong Tocharoenchok, Taniga Kiatchai
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 254-262, March 2026.
Objective: s:This study aimed to report the incidence of cardiac arrest and in-hospital mortality after pediatric congenital heart surgery in a middle-income country.Methods: :This retrospective cohort study was conducted in Thailand. Patients <18 years of …
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Reevaluating Aortic Valve Neocuspidization in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: A Case Series Analysis
Published: September 12, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 213-220
Contributors
Angelo Polito, Sonia B. Albanese, Enrico Cetrano, Marianna Cicenia, Gabriele Rinelli, Veronica Felici, Adriano Carotti
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 213-220, March 2026.
Objective: s:Durability of aortic valve neocuspidization (AVNeo) in children, adolescents, and young adults is a matter of debate. We sought to assess its viability in these age groups and identify the best fields of application.Methods: :A retrospective …
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Early Onset of Inspiris Resilia Valve Regurgitation After Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Published: September 24, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 221-229
Contributors
Hiroshi Mitsuo, Yusuke Ando, Kunihiko Joo, Hiromichi Sonoda, Akira Shiose1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, 145181Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 221-229, March 2026.
Background: :We aimed to evaluate the clinical performance of the Inspiris Resilia valve in the pulmonic position.Methods: :This study includes adult patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) who underwent pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) using the …
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Impact of Abdominal Surgery on Neonatal Cardiac Surgery Outcomes: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Associated Risks
Published: October 09, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 244-253
Contributors
Muhammad Faateh, Grant Chappell, Amir Mehdizadeh-Shrifi, Megan Rodts, Andrew Misfeldt, David G. Lehenbauer, David L.S Morales, Awais Ashfaq, Marco Ricci1The Heart Institute, 2518Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 244-253, March 2026.
Background: :Neonatal congenital heart surgery (CHS) patients may have coexisting gastrointestinal disorders and/or complications that may require abdominal surgery. We sought to identify the outcomes of these patients.Methods: :The Pediatric Health …
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Ventricular Assist Device and Ductal Stent as Bridge to Heart Transplant for Pulmonary Atresia-Intact Ventricular Septum
Published: September 24, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 270-271
Contributors
John D. Vossler, Srujan Ganta, Peter Chau, Gabrielle Vaughn, Matthew J. Bock, Rohit Rao, Howaida El-Said, Eunice Yoon, Gordon A. Cohen, Victor Pretorius, John J. Nigro
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 270-271, March 2026.
Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (PA-IVS) and myocardial dysfunction is a challenging entity to manage. Presented is a patient with PA-IVS who developed myocardial dysfunction and heart failure following an episode of periprocedural …
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A Rare Cause of Severe Aortic Coarctation in an Adolescent: Coral Reef Aorta
Published: September 24, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 272-275
Contributors
Mete Han Kızılkaya, Cemile Pehlivanoğlu, Batıgül Taş, Terman Gümüş, Mehmet Biçer, Ilmay Bilge, Ender Ödemiş
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 272-275, March 2026.
Coral reef aorta (CRA) is a rare, calcified aortic lesion observed primarily in adults and elderly patients. This condition can lead to resistant hypertension and impaired organ perfusion. Although surgical treatment remains the predominant approach, …
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Left Ventricular Unloading With the Impella Pump in Adolescents on Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Published: September 26, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 275-278
Contributors
Matteo Trezzi, Gianluca Brancaccio, Marin Verrengia, Sergio Filippelli, Gianluigi Perri, Fabio Miraldi, Rachele Adorisio, Antonio Amodeo
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 275-278, March 2026.
Combining the Impella device and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support has been suggested to counteract the left ventricular (LV) afterload seen with ECMO, prevent complications during venoarterial-ECMO (VA-ECMO), and facilitate weaning from …
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An Expanding Perspective: Extreme Aortic Dilation in a Patient With Single Ventricle Palliation
Published: September 25, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 279-282
Contributors
Kaitlyn Krebushevski, Anders Jenson, Aaron A. Amundson, Talha Niaz, Alberto Pochettino, Crystal Bonnichsen, Frank Cetta
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 279-282, March 2026.
Aortic dilation following single ventricle palliation is increasingly recognized, although its long-term clinical implications remain unclear. We present the case of a 38-year-old male born with a bicuspid aortic valve, d-transposition of the great …
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Ventricular Assist Devices in Adults With Transposition of the Great Arteries and Systemic Right Ventricle: Systematic Literature Review
Published: October 17, 2025.
Volume 17, Number 2
Pages 263-269
Contributors
Abdalla Eltayeb A. Abdelkader, Maya Guglin1Section of Heart Failure/Heart Transplantation/MCS Services, 12250Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 263-269, March 2026.
Background: :In adult patients with transposition of the great arteries (TGA) and systemic right ventricle (sRV), the use of ventricular assist devices (VADs) is uncommon.Methods: :We conducted a systematic review of published studies to examine the …
