AIMS: Transition from paediatric to adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) care is a critical determinant of lifelong disease management for individuals with congenital heart disease (CHD). However, structured transition programmes remain inconsistently implemented, and data are…
The Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society (CHSS) is viewed by many as one of the most prestigious professional societies dedicated to pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery. The CHSS Center for Research and Quality (CRQ) Fall 2025 Work Weekend was held in Chicago on Saturday,…
IntroductionMiniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuits may reduce intraoperative transfusion in pediatric cardiac surgery, but their effects across body weight categories remain unclear. This study compared transfusion and outcomes between conventional and miniaturized…
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of communication developmental risk in hospitalized children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and to identify clinical, surgical, and hospitalization-related factors independently associated with increased risk. METHODS: This…
The Fontan operation represents the third stage of single-ventricle palliation and requires optimal cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions to achieve success. We report a 6-year-old boy with tricuspid atresia, pulmonary atresia, and functional single-lung circulation secondary…
BACKGROUND: The necessity of routine pulmonary parenchymal wound closure following thoracoscopic sublobar resection for congenital lung malformations (CLMs) in children remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the association of routine wound closure with drainage-related…