2003
Novel technique for isolated accessory right heart transplantation for congenital heart disease
Elefteriades J, Lovoulos C, Edwards R, Tittle S, Riley T, Tang P, Rocco E, Kopf G. Novel technique for isolated accessory right heart transplantation for congenital heart disease. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2003, 125: 1283-1290. PMID: 12830045, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5223(02)73617-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight heartSuperior vena cavaRight thoracotomyCardiopulmonary bypassPulmonary arteryDonor heartsVena cavaRight ventricleDonor's superior vena cavaDonor pulmonary arteryDonor right ventricleRight atrial pressureMean arterial pressureCongenital heart diseaseAdult mongrel dogsNovel therapeutic alternativesHeart transplantationPulmonary hypertensionArterial pressureAtrial pressureSuperior venaSinus rhythmAortic valveHeart diseaseLeft atrium
1986
Repair of Aortic Coarctation in the First Three Months of Life: Immediate and Long-Term Results
Kopf G, Hellenbrand W, Kleinman C, Lister G, Talner N, Laks H. Repair of Aortic Coarctation in the First Three Months of Life: Immediate and Long-Term Results. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1986, 41: 425-430. PMID: 3963920, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)62701-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVentricular septal defectLong-term resultsNeonatal periodComplex congenital heart lesionsCongenital defectsIsolated ventricular septal defectMultiple ventricular septal defectsGroup IIIOptimum surgical procedurePrimary intracardiac repairPulmonary artery bandingRepair of coarctationGroup of patientsPatent ductus arteriosusLong-term outcomesTreatment of coarctationCongenital heart lesionsLow initial mortalityComplex congenital defectsComplex heart defectsMonths of ageFirst Three MonthsLate deathsRecurrent coarctationInitial hospitalization