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
1985
Bronchial compression by a patent ductus arteriosus associated with pulmonary atresia.
Markowitz R, Fahey J, Hellenbrand W, Kopf G, Rothstein P. Bronchial compression by a patent ductus arteriosus associated with pulmonary atresia. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1985, 144: 535-40. PMID: 3871562, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.144.3.535.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatent ductus arteriosusPulmonary atresiaDuctus arteriosusPulmonary blood supplySignificant respiratory distressCongenital heart diseaseAirway compressionAortopulmonary shuntLeft lungRespiratory distressSurgical repairBronchial compressionLeft bronchusPatent ductusHeart diseaseBlood supplyAnatomic configurationArteriosusPhysiologic roleAtresiaBronchusInfantsLungDuctusShunt