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{"title":"Correction: Mechanical mitral valve endurance in children under 2 years","authors":"Mohamed H. Mashali, Ahmed F. Elmahrouk, Zaheer Ahmad, Osama Abdulrahman, Anas Farag Galleon, Amjad Al-Kouatli, Ahmed A. Jamjoom, Riad Abou Zahr","doi":"10.1186/s43057-024-00137-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00137-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Correction: Cardiothorac Surg 32, 12 (2024)</b></p><p><b>https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00131-3</b></p><br/><p>Following publication of the original article [1], the authors found an error in the affiliation of the 7<sup>th</sup> author, Ahmed A. Jamjoom. He was mistakenly assign to Affiliation 3. The details are given below:</p><p><b>Incorrect affiliation:</b></p><p><sup>3</sup>Cardio-thoracic Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Elgeish Street Medical Campus, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt.</p><p><b>Correct affiliation:</b></p><p><sup>4</sup>Cardiac Surgery Section, Department of Cardiovascular, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, P.O. Box: 40,047, 21,499 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.</p><p>This correction does not affect the overall result or conclusion of the article. The original article [1] has been corrected.</p><ol data-track-component=\"outbound reference\" data-track-context=\"references section\"><li data-counter=\"1.\"><p>Mashali MH, Elmahrouk AF, Ahmad Z et al (2024) Mechanical mitral valve endurance in children under 2 years. Cardiothorac Surg 32:12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00131-3</p><p>Article Google Scholar </p></li></ol><p>Download references<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" role=\"img\" width=\"16\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-eds-i-download-medium\" xmlns:xlink=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink\"></use></svg></p><h3>Authors and Affiliations</h3><ol><li><p>Pediatric Cardiology Division, Department of Pediatrics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, P.O. Box: 40047, 21499, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia</p><p>Mohamed H. Mashali, Zaheer Ahmad, Amjad Al-Kouatli & Riad Abou Zahr</p></li><li><p>Pediatric Cardiology Division, Department of Pediatrics, Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, 99 El-Manial St, Cairo, 11451, Egypt</p><p>Mohamed H. Mashali</p></li><li><p>Cardio- Thoracic Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Elgeish Street Medical Campus, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt</p><p>Ahmed F. Elmahrouk</p></li><li><p>Cardiac Surgery Section, Department of Cardiovascular, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, P.O. Box: 40047, 21499, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia</p><p>Ahmed F. Elmahrouk & Ahmed A. Jamjoom</p></li><li><p>Department of Cardiac Surgery, Madina Cardiac Center, Madina, Saudi Arabia</p><p>Osama Abdulrahman</p></li><li><p>Pediatric Critical Care Division, Department of Pediatrics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, P. O. Box 40047, 21499, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia</p><p>Anas Farag Galleon</p></li></ol><span>Authors</span><ol><li><span>Mohamed H. Mashali</span>View author publications<p>You can also search for this author in <span>PubMed<span> </span>Google Scholar</span></p></li><li><span>Ahmed F. Elmahrouk</span>View author publications<p>You can also search for this author in <span>PubMed<span> </span>Google Scholar</span></p></li><li><span>Zaheer Ahmad</span>View author publications<p>You can also search for this author in <spa","PeriodicalId":501458,"journal":{"name":"The Cardiothoracic Surgeon","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142207020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A novel approach, AngioVac use in right-sided infective endocarditis: a scoping review","authors":"Fahad M. Alshair, Amal S. Alsulami, Abdullah H. Baghaffar, Mazin A. Fatani","doi":"10.1186/s43057-024-00136-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00136-y","url":null,"abstract":"Infective endocarditis is an infection of microbial origin affecting the endocardial layer of the heart, mostly impacting the heart valves. Right-sided infective endocarditis mainly affects the tricuspid valve. In some cases where surgical management is indicated the patients might not be good candidates for surgery. The AngioVac drainage cannula (AngioDynamics, Latham, NY, USA) is a novel device used in debulking and suction of intravascular material. It has been reported in the literature as a novel treatment for patients with right-sided tricuspid valve endocarditis vegetations, where their size is reduced and the efficacy of antibiotics in clearing the bloodstream infection is enhanced. We conducted a thorough literature review to assess the uses of the AngioVac drainage cannula in the management of right-sided infective endocarditis vegetations and lesions. We collected all reported cases where the system was used for the management of right-sided infective endocarditis and performed an encompassing review of the literature. In the review, we found 65 cases reported using the AngioVac drainage cannula for the removal of right-sided infective endocarditis vegetations. Majority of the cases were successful with no complications (87.6%); 7 (10.7%) cases were successful but there were complications: 2 reported mortalities, 1 patient had worsening TR during follow-up, 3 had recurrence of the vegetation, and 1 patient remained bacteremic. There was only 1 reported failure. Four (6.1%) patients required postprocedural valvular surgery with 3 repairs and a single valve replacement. The AngioVac system is a possible bailout option for surgeons managing patients with right-sided infective endocarditis vegetations who are not ideal candidates for surgery. With increased reports on its use, it could be effective at reducing the microbiological burden with minimal complications.","PeriodicalId":501458,"journal":{"name":"The Cardiothoracic Surgeon","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142207021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sixteen-year outcomes of patients undergoing minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery: a single-center experience","authors":"Oluwanifemi Akintoye, Aabha Divya, Shakil Farid, Samer Nashef, Ravi De Silva","doi":"10.1186/s43057-024-00135-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00135-z","url":null,"abstract":"Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) grafting is a safe technique for revascularization of the left anterior descending artery. The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of patients who underwent MIDCAB surgery in our institution. This was a retrospective, observational outcome study of retrospectively collected data. Data was collected using community, electronic, and paper medical records as well as telephone follow-up conversations with patients who underwent MIDCAB between December 1996 and June 2021. The primary outcome measure was mortality. Secondary outcomes included revascularization, myocardial infarction, and wound infection. Survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan–Meier method. A total of 215 patients were identified in the study period undergoing MIDCAB at our center. The median age was 77 years, and the cohort consisted of 180 (83.3%) of male patients. The median follow-up period was 16 years (12.1–17.7). At follow-up, freedom from repeat left anterior descending revascularization and from other vessels, revascularization was 96.7% and 89.1% respectively. Survival rates were 99.5%, 81.0%, and 45.2% survival at 1 year, 10 years, and 25 years respectively. Univariate analysis showed age (p < 0.01, Hazard ratio 1.08 confidence interval 1.05–1.11) and left ventricular function (p < 0.01, hazard ratio 2.40, confidence interval 1.66–3.45) as factors associated with mortality. Our single-center experience of MIDCAB demonstrated excellent long-term freedom from revascularization and other complications. Although limited by the retrospective nature, the study shows MIDCAB to be a safe procedure for definitive revascularization of the left anterior descending coronary artery.","PeriodicalId":501458,"journal":{"name":"The Cardiothoracic Surgeon","volume":"216 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141882528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The current state of minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Oluwanifemi O. Akintoye, Bukola G. Adu, Michael J. Otorkpa, Oluwatobi O. Olayode, Samuel Fodop, Peace O. Alemede, Ruth K. Enyong, Feziechi C. Anele, Benjamin I. Omoregbee","doi":"10.1186/s43057-024-00134-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00134-0","url":null,"abstract":"Globally, the utilisation of minimally invasive techniques has become increasingly prevalent. While traditional open-heart procedures still dominate the landscape, a significant portion of cardiac surgeries are now performed minimally invasively. The aim of this study is to provide an insightful overview of the current state of minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Africa. A comprehensive database search was performed on PubMed, African Journal Online, Google Scholar, and Scopus to identify published data reporting on outcomes of minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Africa, from inception till June 2024. We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis guidelines to undergo this study. The primary outcomes of interest were in-hospital mortality and overall mortality. Data were pooled together and analysed using a random effect model for meta-analysis with R software. Out of a total of 2309 articles identified, only fourteen papers met our inclusion criteria following deduplication and screening. The four countries with published research include Egypt, South Africa, Tanzania, and Morocco, with a total sample size of 1357 patients. The meta-analysis of the reported outcomes produced a pooled in-hospital mortality prevalence of 1.18%, while the pooled overall mortality prevalence was 2.23%. There was no statistically significant difference in outcomes between the mini sternotomy and the full sternotomy group. The pooled outcomes of minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Africa are comparable to those in other regions. However, there are several socio-economic factors limiting its widespread practice in Africa.","PeriodicalId":501458,"journal":{"name":"The Cardiothoracic Surgeon","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141882461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Subclinical venous thromboembolism after pulmonary resection for lung cancer: an observational study","authors":"Hany Hasan Elsayed, Ahmed Anwar El-Nori, Ahmed Mostafa, Mohamed Tarek Elsayegh, Mohamed Magdy Barien","doi":"10.1186/s43057-024-00133-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00133-1","url":null,"abstract":"Subclinical venous thromboembolism is a hidden pathology which may present with catastrophic consequences if not diagnosed at an early stage. This study was undertaken to estimate the occurrence and associated risk factors of subclinical deep vein thrombosis after lung resection for lung cancer patients. A prospective observational cohort study was performed in a tertiary cardiothoracic surgery center. One hundred fifty patients who underwent different types of lung resection for lung cancer were enrolled. Caprini’s risk score was assessed in all patients. All patients received prophylactic stockings and anticoagulants. On the 5th postoperative day, a duplex venous ultrasound of bilateral lower limbs was performed on every asymptomatic patient. Out of 150 patients enrolled in the study, 147 patients completed the study. Four patients (2.72%) developed subclinical deep vein thrombosis. The patients were divided into 2 groups: group 1 (n = 143) post-lung resection and no DVT and group 2 (n = 4) with post-lung resection subclinical DVT. No patient developed postoperative clinical DVT. The incidence was found to be highest in the group of individuals who had a longer stay in the ICU (odds ratio 37.9) (p = 0.04). Among the various pathologies, the incidence was higher in patients who received preoperative chemotherapy (odds ratio 21.9) (p = 0.001). One patient in the subclinical DVT group (25%) died, while no mortality was observed in the no DVT group. The incidence of subclinical deep vein thrombosis is low in the postoperative period among patients undergoing lung resection for lung cancer if appropriate prophylactic measures are applied. However, patients receiving preoperative chemotherapy and those with longer periods of immobilization are at a higher risk of developing postoperative DVT despite anticoagulant prophylaxis. Due to the sample size and design limitations, the mentioned risk factors could be associated with DVT not a cause of DVT. It might be justified to screen these high-risk groups to detect subclinical DVT to allow for post-discharge prophylaxis.","PeriodicalId":501458,"journal":{"name":"The Cardiothoracic Surgeon","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141774714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bi-valve braces for treatment of pectus carinatum in teenagers: impact on patients quality of life","authors":"Marion Mauduit, Anaëlle Chermat, Dorian Rojas, Simon Rouzé, Bertrand Delatour, Jean-Philippe Verhoye","doi":"10.1186/s43057-024-00132-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00132-2","url":null,"abstract":"Pectus carinatum may be a major issue for adolescent patients, as chest-wall malformations can have a negative impact on body image and induce self-esteem disorders. Bracing has become the first line treatment for adolescent patients whose anterior chest wall is still flexible. The main obstacle is the tolerability of the bracing device along with the patient’s compliance to the device. The aim of this study was to examine the quality of life of adolescent patients treated with bracing to correct pectus carinatum in our institution. From November 2021 to July 2023, 28 patients with pectus carinatum were treated with bracing therapy in our chest wall deformities unit. We used a bivalve brace, manufactured with computer-aided design. All patients were asked to answer a multiple-choice questionnaire designed to assess how bracing therapy impacts their daily life, treatment compliance, and overall satisfaction. Patients who wore the brace for at least 3 months, and at least 5 days per week and 10 h per day, are defined as compliant with the bracing protocol. The mean age of the patients was 14 ± 1.36 years. Patients wore the brace for an average of 10.1 ± 6.9 months in the compliance group (n = 18), and 2.2 ± 2.5 months in the non-compliance group (n = 10). Our results show that compliant patients are fairly satisfied of the comfort of the brace, with a limited impact of the device on their daily activities and social life. However, non-compliant patients report the following dissatisfactions regarding the brace: higher pain scores, difficulty in breathing, and issues sleeping with the brace. The compliant patients noted a significant improvement in the appearance of their chest, and were satisfied with the appearance of their chest. The non-compliant patients did not notice any changes. Compliant patients treated with a bi-valve brace for pectus carinatum seem to have a good quality of life with a limited impact on their daily life and social activities. The bi-valve brace also seems to be an effective therapy in compliant patients.","PeriodicalId":501458,"journal":{"name":"The Cardiothoracic Surgeon","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141717572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mechanical mitral valve endurance in children under 2 years","authors":"Mohamed H. Mashali, Ahmed F. Elmahrouk, Zaheer Ahmad, Osama Abdulrahman, Anas Farag Galleon, Amjad Al-Kouatli, Ahmed A. Jamjoom, Riad Abou Zahr","doi":"10.1186/s43057-024-00131-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00131-3","url":null,"abstract":"The management of mitral valve disease in young children is challenging. Mechanical mitral valves could provide long-term durability; however, the need for anticoagulation increases the risk profile of mechanical valves. We report our experience in mechanical mitral valve replacement (MVR) in children under 2 years of age and evaluate factors affecting the outcomes. The study included all patients younger than 2 years who underwent mechanical MVR between 2000 and 2023. The study outcomes were mitral valve reoperation, bleeding, valve-related thrombosis, and survival. Twenty-three patients were included, with a mean age of 10.2 ± 5.9 months. The mitral valve sizes ranged from 16 to 25 mm, and 6 (26%) were placed in the supra-annular position. Complete heart block occurred in seven patients (30%), and operative mortality occurred in three patients (13%). Postoperative warfarin was used in 17 patients (74%). After discharge, bleeding occurred in five patients (22%), four were managed conservatively, and one had intracranial hemorrhage treated with craniotomy. Nine patients (39%) had valve-related thrombosis; two underwent reoperation, while seven were treated with alteplase in 26 patients. Valve-related thrombosis was more common in patients with supra-annular valves (p < 0.001) and in those who were not on warfarin (p < 0.001). A total of seven patients (30%) underwent redo MVR, and redo was more common in young patients (p = 0.029) and in patients with supra-annular valves (p < 0.001). Survival of the whole cohort was 73% at 5 years. Among the annular position group, 5-year survival was 88%, while among the supra-annular position group, survival was 50% after 3 months and 25% after 14 months (p = 0.009). Mechanical MVR in children younger than 2 years is associated with high complication rates, including thrombosis and bleeding. The supra-annular valve position appears to be a risk factor for thrombosis and reoperation. Anticoagulation with warfarin remains challenging. However, further studies evaluating alternative options are needed. ","PeriodicalId":501458,"journal":{"name":"The Cardiothoracic Surgeon","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141527335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The medical community mourns Professor Dr. Ahmed Hassouna, the renowned editor of The Cardiothoracic Surgeon journal (1957–2024)","authors":"Amr Arafat, Elhusseiny Gamil","doi":"10.1186/s43057-024-00129-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00129-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":501458,"journal":{"name":"The Cardiothoracic Surgeon","volume":"59 35","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141102832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A formative mixed methods evaluation of a new Ross program: why context matters","authors":"Kyle S. Bilodeau, Frank F. Yang, Michael Shang, Audrey Mossman, David C. Mauchley, Scott DeRoo, Christopher R. Burke","doi":"10.1186/s43057-024-00128-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00128-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":501458,"journal":{"name":"The Cardiothoracic Surgeon","volume":"53 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141121896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction: An alternative surgical approach for isolated pulmonary valve infective endocarditis secondary to restrictive ventricular septal defect: a case report","authors":"Hossameldin Hussein, Ahmed Youssef, Ahmed Mahgoub, Noha Gamal, Amr Farrag, Soha Romeih","doi":"10.1186/s43057-024-00130-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00130-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Correction</b><b>: </b><b>Cardiothorac Surg 32, 4 (2024)</b></p><p><b>https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00123-3</b></p><br/><p>Following publication of the original article [1], the authors would like to remove exact dates in the case timeline of events to maintain patient’s confidentiality.</p><p><b>New Case timeline</b></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>4 weeks before presentation</p></td><td><p>• Vaginal delivery, followed by recurrent fever attacks.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>On presentation</p></td><td><p>• Fever and shortness of breath.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Same day of admission</p></td><td><p>• Transthoracic echocardiography confirmed VSD and showed PV vegetations.</p><p>• Blood culture sets withdrawn, and empirical antibiotics started.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>3 days after admission</p></td><td><p>• Antibiotics adjusted according to blood culture and sensitivity.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>8 days after admission</p></td><td><p>• No response to antibiotics with persistent high-grade fever and pulmonary showering.</p><p>• Heart team discussion recommended surgical intervention for the PV.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>9 days after admission</p></td><td><p>• PV replacement with Freestyle valve and direct VSD closure with pericardial bledgeted sutures</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>8 days after surgery</p></td><td><p>• Step-down to intermediate care in ward</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>4 weeks after surgery</p></td><td><p>• Negative blood cultures.</p><p>• Completed antibiotic course and discharged.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Follow-up after 1 year</p></td><td><p>• No symptoms.</p><p>• Well-functioning PV Freestyle by echocardiography and CT pulmonary angiography.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The corrections do not affect the overall result or conclusion of the article. The original article has been corrected.</p><ol data-track-component=\"outbound reference\"><li data-counter=\"1.\"><p>Hussein H, Youssef A, Mahgoub A et al (2024) An alternative surgical approach for isolated pulmonary valve infective endocarditis secondary to restrictive ventricular septal defect: a case report. Cardiothorac Surg 32:4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00123-3</p><p>Article Google Scholar </p></li></ol><p>Download references<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" role=\"img\" width=\"16\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-eds-i-download-medium\" xmlns:xlink=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink\"></use></svg></p><h3>Authors and Affiliations</h3><ol><li><p>Cardiology Department, Kasr Al-Ainy Medical School, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt</p><p>Hossameldin Hussein</p></li><li><p>Adult Cardiology Department, Aswan Heart Centre, Magdi Yacoub Foundation, Aswan, Egypt</p><p>Hossameldin Hussein</p></li><li><p>Cardiac Surgery Department, Aswan Heart Centre, Magdi Yacoub Foundation, Aswan, Egypt</p><p>Ahmed Youssef &amp; Ahmed Mahgoub</p></li><li><p>Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt</p><p>Ahmed Youssef</p></li><li><p>Adult Congenital Heart","PeriodicalId":501458,"journal":{"name":"The Cardiothoracic Surgeon","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141060853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}