Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a main cause of nosocomial infection in the critical care
area. The development of BSI affects the surgical outcome and increases intensive care unit (…

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a nosocomially acquired infection that has a
significant burden on intensive care units (ICUs). We investigated the incidence of VAP in …

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common types of birth defects, and global
incidence of CHDs is on the rise. Despite the prevalence of CHDs, the genetic determinants of …

Nosocomial urinary tract infection (UTI) increases hospitalization, cost and morbidity. In this
cohort study, we aimed to determine the incidence, risk factors, etiology and outcomes of …

OBJECTIVES: Upper airway obstruction after pediatric cardiac surgery is not uncommon. In
the cardiac surgical population, an important etiology is vocal cord paresis or paralysis …

Background Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) frequently become
malnourished due to many factors including hypermetabolic state, inadequate caloric intake, …

Background and aim Chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle in the pleural cavity, which
usually develops after disruption of the thoracic duct along its intra-thoracic route. In the …

Discussion Ectopia cordis is a rare and striking congenital heart defect, which was first
observed 5000 years ago. 7 The defect is described as malposition of the heart, partially or …

IntroductionThe use of ultrasound for assessing diaphragmatic dysfunction after paediatric
cardiac surgery may be under-utilised. This study aimed to evaluate the role of bedside …

Recently, ADAMTS19 was identified as a novel causative gene for autosomal recessive heart
valve disease (HVD), affecting mainly the aortic and pulmonary valves. Exome sequencing …