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
1983
Optimal methods of repair of descending thoracic aortic transections and aneurysms
Stavens B, Hashim S, Hammond G, Stansel H, Gatehouse J, Kopf G, Geha A. Optimal methods of repair of descending thoracic aortic transections and aneurysms. The American Journal Of Surgery 1983, 145: 508-513. PMID: 6837888, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9610(83)90049-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCross-clamp timeAverage cross-clamp timeGott shuntExtracorporeal circulationThoracic aortic transectionAcute transectionAortic transectionPostoperative bleedingAtherosclerotic aneurysmsTraumatic transectionConsecutive patientsSurgical repairFalse aneurysmSystemic heparinizationThoracic aortaSpinal cordHigh incidenceAcute disruptionSevere injuriesAneurysmsHigh mortalityPatientsTransectionShuntSafe method