progression with no evidence of inflammation in many patients suggests a neoproliferative
process. Sadr et al found apparently proliferative “myofibroblastic” cells in a small number of …

OBJECTIVE: We have previously reported a limited but favorable experience with a novel
sutureless technique for surgical management of postoperative pulmonary vein stenosis …

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Background—Late mortality after repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection is
frequently associated with pulmonary venous obstruction (PVO). We aimed to describe the …

Background—We sought to determine era-specific changes in the incidence of mortality and
reoperation in children with total anomalous pulmonary venous connection. Methods and …

Background—Although segmental or circumferential ablation is effective in eliminating
pulmonary vein (PV)–mediated atrial fibrillation (AF), this procedure may be complicated by …

BACKGROUND: Repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC)
continues to be associated with significant mortality. We reviewed patients undergoing …

OBJECTIVE: Surgical repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection is associated
with significant mortality and morbidity, especially in patients with single-ventricle …

Background—Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is a rare condition that can lead to worsening
pulmonary hypertension and cardiac failure in children, and it is frequently lethal. Surgical …