Objective Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease mediated mainly by anti–
acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies. The thymus plays a primary role in MG …

Eighty-two consecutive patients with interrupted aortic arch were referred to our institution
between 1985 and 1995. Three died before any attempt at operation and 79 underwent …

BACKGROUND: The fate of the truncal valve (TV) after truncus arteriosus repair remains
poorly defined. The purpose of this report was to analyze how the TV influences outcome of …

Objective: The optimal technique for aortic arch reconstruction through median sternotomy is
still under debate. We have introduced the technique of pulmonary autograft patch …

The early-onset form of Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is prevalent in women and associates with
ectopic germinal centers (GCs) development and inflammation in the thymus. we aimed to …

BACKGROUND: Aortico-left ventricular tunnel is a rare congenital abnormal communication
between the aorta and the left ventricle presenting in early childhood as aortic regurgitation …

Objective: Heterotaxy syndrome (HS) is generally associated with complex congenital
cardiac defects and has a high morbidity and mortality despite recent surgical progress. Only …

BACKGROUND: The surgical reconstruction of right ventricle outflow tract (RVOT) often
requires the implantation of a valved conduit. Homografts are lacking availability and are …

With the advances in congenital cardiac surgery and postoperative care, an increasing
number of children with complex congenital heart disease now reach adulthood. There are …

OBJECTIVES: Surgical management of airway compression of vascular origin requires an
accurate analysis of anatomy and various mechanisms of compression. This study assessed …