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Delayed onset of tricuspid valve flow in repaired tetralogy of Fallot: an additional mechanism of... more Delayed onset of tricuspid valve flow in repaired tetralogy of Fallot: an additional mechanism of diastolic dysfunction and interventricular dyssynchrony

Cardiology in the Young, 2021

Background:Yasui procedure is surgical repair intended to preserve biventricular function for pat... more Background:Yasui procedure is surgical repair intended to preserve biventricular function for patients with left ventricle outflow tract obstruction associated with aortic arch lesions and ventricular septal defect.Methods:Retrospective chart review analysis of all patients who had Yasui procedure (2008–2020) comparing midterm outcome of one versus two stage repair.Results:Twenty patients (70% female) underwent Yasui procedure in our center. Eight patients (40%) had left ventricle outflow tract obstruction /interrupted aortic arch, 7 patients (35%) had left ventricle outflow tract obstruction /coarctation of aorta, 3 patients (15%) had double outlet ventricle and ventricular septal defect that were unattainable for tunneling to one of the semilunar valves without creating obstruction, and 2 patients (10%) had aortic atresia with hypoplastic aortic arch. All patients had associated ventricular septal defect. Fifteen patients (75%) had one-stage repair and 5 patients (25%) had two-sta...

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association, 2020

Background: The combination of subaortic membrane (SAM) and patent ductus arteriosus is very rare... more Background: The combination of subaortic membrane (SAM) and patent ductus arteriosus is very rare. Subaortic stenosis is the second most common form of left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction after valvular aortic stenosis. We are reporting the largest case series of SAM and PDA. Methods: We included all patients that were diagnosed with the combination of SAM and PDA at our cardiac center. We have reviewed patients echocardiographic studies, cardiac catheterizations, surgical notes and all the outpatients notes. Results: We have a total of 7 patients. The age at presentation was in the early childhood with 3 patients diagnosed in infancy. Four patients had severe and moderate LVOT obstruction with SAM being very close to the aortic valve and all required surgical intervention. The last three patients had mild LVOT obstruction 2 of them with the SAM being > 4mm away from the aortic valve. Six out of the seven patients had intervention while the last one is under clinical follow up currently. PDA closure did not change the outcome. There were no other postoperative complication like developing new AI or developing complete heart block. There was no relation between gender, height, weight or age at diagnosis to the SAM clinical course. Conclusion: SAM and PDA association is very rare. The underlying pathophysiology is not well understood. When the SAM is closer to aortic valve (≤ 4mm), it carries higher risk of progressive LVOT obstruction. The interventions for SAM and PDA were safe procedures.

Journal of the American Heart Association, 2021

Background The pathogenesis of transposition of the great arteries (TGA) as a congenital heart de... more Background The pathogenesis of transposition of the great arteries (TGA) as a congenital heart defect of the outflow tract with discordant ventriculoarterial connections remains an enigma. TGA usually have parallel great arteries suggesting that deficient torsion of the embryonic arterial heart pole might cause discordant ventriculoarterial connections. It has been speculated that deficient elongation of the embryonic outflow tract might prevent its normal torsion resulting in TGA. The aim of our study was to clarify whether the intrapericardial portions of the great arteries in human patients with TGA might be indeed shorter than in normal hearts. Methods and Results Thirty‐four newborns with simple TGA and 35 newborns with normal hearts were analyzed by using images of the outflow tract in their echocardiograms and the following defined lengths of the great arteries were measured: aortic length 1, (AoL‐1) and aortic length 2 (AoL‐2) = distance between left and right aortic valve l...

Cardiology in the Young, 2021

Bronchogenic cysts are considered rare airway anomalies that can have a significant impact on the... more Bronchogenic cysts are considered rare airway anomalies that can have a significant impact on the well-being of infants. In this case report, we present a rare presentation of bronchogenic cyst presenting with early neonatal respiratory distress due to airway and vascular compression. Surgical excision was curative with an excellent prognosis.

Journal de Radiologie, 2004

Objectifs Ameliorer la visualisation des vaisseaux thoraciques dans l’evaluation des cardiopathie... more Objectifs Ameliorer la visualisation des vaisseaux thoraciques dans l’evaluation des cardiopathies congenitales grâce a la detection du bolus en fluoroscopie IRM et l’activation automatique de l’acquisition. Materiels et methodes Depuis novembre 2003, 35 patients (âge : 4 jours a 18 ans, moyenne 8,3 ans) ont beneficie d’une Angiographie par Resonance Magnetique avec contraste pour l’etude de l’aorte (13), des arteres pulmonaires (14) ou des veines pulmonaires (8) avec la technique ATECO qui permet de synchroniser le passage du bolus et l’acquisition. Resultats La synchronisation automatique a bien fonctionne dans 34 cas sur 35. La qualite des images est meilleure que celle des images obtenues avec la technique empirique utilisee precedemment. Le rapport signal/bruit dans les vaisseaux etudies est bon et permet des reconstructions multiplanaires et en 3D de qualite avec une bonne resolution spatiale. Des images diagnostiques ont ete obtenues dans tous les cas sauf un. Nous presenterons la technique et les images obtenues en detaillant les petits « trucs » utiles et les erreurs a eviter. Conclusion Cette technique de synchronisation du bolus et de l’acquisition est fonctionnelle chez l’enfant, elle permet d’obtenir des images diagnostiques de qualite et de limiter le recours a l’angiographie conventionnelle diagnostique.

European Heart Journal Supplements, 2014

Non-invasive cardiac imaging (including nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography, and card... more Non-invasive cardiac imaging (including nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging) developed rapidly over the past few years. The leadership of King Abdulaziz Cardiac Center (KACC) adopted the concept of multimodality imaging cardiologist and developed in the year 2000 a strategic plan to invest in this new branch of cardiology. A new cardiac imaging center is currently under construction with the aim to be the hub for large enterprise of clinical, research, and educational activities. Awaiting the completion of the new imaging center, the division has been active in supporting a busy clinical service in temporary locations that allow access to all imaging modalities. Of note, the first 82-Rubidium cardiac PET MPI in the Middle East was performed at KACC in 2011. In addition, the imaging division plays an important role in the teaching and training of medical and paramedical students as well as community cardiologists and radiologist instructing them on the best practices in advanced cardiac imaging. Moreover, research is going to be an integral part of the division mission with .10 research protocols currently being active in the division. Thus, the advanced cardiac imaging division at KACC performs high-quality clinical work, educates and teaches local and regional physicians, and performs research. In short, it is a Saudi cardiac imaging service that operates on high-quality academic standards.

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Pediatric Radiology, 2006

Progress in Pediatric Cardiology, 2006

MR is a powerful tool for evaluation of the pulmonary circulation. With contrast-enhanced three-d... more MR is a powerful tool for evaluation of the pulmonary circulation. With contrast-enhanced three-dimensional angiography and phase-contrast velocity mapping technique, MR provides not only the anatomical detail of the pulmonary vessels but also the hemodynamic information regarding blood flow velocity, volume, distribution and pattern. The greatest advantage of MR over ultrasound is its ability to evaluate the pulmonary vessels within the aerated lung. Assessment of the blood flow pattern in the peripheral pulmonary arteries and veins may allow better understanding of the normal pulmonary hemodynamic physiology and status of various diseases. MR can also be used for the estimation of oxygen saturation of the blood. Real-time MR Doppler technique is an emerging technology that can be applied to the evaluation of pulmonary circulation. In this review article, we discuss MR techniques and utilization in the evaluation of pulmonary circulation in various clinical conditions in children.

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2009

Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2012

Herein, we describe a new surgical approach for chest wall reconstruction using a native supporti... more Herein, we describe a new surgical approach for chest wall reconstruction using a native supporting rib and Surgisis. Methods: A retrospective review of 3 cases from 2 tertiary pediatric health care centers presenting with chest wall defects in the neonatal period was performed. Perioperative data were collected. Results: Two chest wall deformities were diagnosed at birth (Poland syndrome and cleft sternum). One patient was diagnosed prenatally with a mediastinal mass. The first infant had absent ribs 2 through 9. He underwent chest wall reconstruction at 4 weeks of life because of difficulty weaning from ventilation related to paradoxical breathing. The hamartoma of the second asymptomatic patient was removed at 6 weeks. The third patient's V-shaped sternal defect encompassed through the upper two thirds of the sternum and was repaired at 6 months of age with intraoperative transesophageal echocardiogram monitoring. In all cases, Surgisis (collagen matrix) was used as an onlay patch. In 2 cases, a swinging rib acted supportive. Neither patient had intraoperative complications. Conclusion: Surgisis is useful in pediatric chest wall reconstruction, particularly in combination with swinging ribs. The capacity for adaptation to the child's growth of this approach is crucial. Short-term safety is shown, but long-term assessment is required.

Cardiology in the Young, 2013

Background: Coarctation of the aorta is a very common congenital heart malformation. It is freque... more Background: Coarctation of the aorta is a very common congenital heart malformation. It is frequently associated with other abnormalities. Echocardiography is the diagnostic modality for congenital heart disease. The carotid-subclavian artery index and the isthmus/descending aorta index were proposed for establishing the diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta. Objectives: The objectives were to evaluate such indexes and to look for other echocardiographic predictors of coarctation of the aorta. Method Echocardiography was reviewed for infants with coarctation of the aorta, as well as a control group, using the Echo PAC Dimension. Standard measurements were obtained from different sites of the aortic arch. Results: A total of 31 infants 3 months or less with coarctation of the aorta and 50 infants with no coarctation of the aorta were reviewed. Abnormal aortic valve was present in 65% of those with coarctation of the aorta. The diameters of the proximal and the distal transverse aorti...

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2005

Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are a major cause of progressive late cyanosis in patients ... more Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are a major cause of progressive late cyanosis in patients treated with cavopulmonary anastomoses. Previous experience suggests that exclusion of the hepatic venous effluent from the pulmonary circulation may cause the development of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations after the Kawashima operation in children with interrupted inferior vena cava with azygous continuation. From January 1990 to November 2004, 21 children (median age, 2 years) with heterotaxy syndrome and interrupted inferior vena cava with azygous continuation underwent Kawashima operation. The average preoperative arterial oxygen saturation was 76% +/- 7% (range, 64% to 90%). Follow-up was complete in all survivors except 1 at a median duration of 4.5 years. Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations were diagnosed at a median of 5 years after Kawashima operation in 11 patients (58%). Completion Fontan operation has been performed in 15 (79%). Five children who underwent a completion Fontan procedure 1 to 1.5 years after Kawashima operation did not have pulmonary arteriovenous malformations. There were 2 late deaths due to chronic congestive heart failure 4 months and 7 years after Kawashima operation. Overall survival at 10 years is 90%. Univariate and multivariate analysis demonstrated presence of bilateral superior vena cavae (p = 0.002) and interval longer than 2 years between Kawashima operation and completion Fontan operation (p = 0.04) as predictors of developing pulmonary arteriovenous malformations. In most patients with heterotaxy and interrupted inferior vena cava with azygous continuation, clinical evidence of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations will develop after Kawashima operation if they are followed up long enough. Early redirection of the hepatic venous effluent to the pulmonary arterial circulation may prevent or lead to regression of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations, with low mortality and morbidity.

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association, 2011

Cardiology in the Young

Background:Truncus arteriosus is a rare CHD. Neonatal and early infancy repair is recommended tho... more Background:Truncus arteriosus is a rare CHD. Neonatal and early infancy repair is recommended though some cases may present late. The aim of our study is to investigate the current results of truncus arteriosus repair and to analyse the differences in outcome and reintervention need between early versus late truncus arteriosus surgical repair.Material and methods:In this cohort study, we reviewed all children who underwent truncus arteriosus repair from 2001 till 2021. We divided patients into two groups; early repair group including patients repaired at age less than 3 months and late repair group including patients who had repair at 3 months of age and later. We compared both groups for outcome variables.Results:Sixty-four children had truncus arteriosus repair including 48(75%) patients in early repair and 16(25%) patients in late repair groups. Peri-operative course was comparable between both groups. Post-surgery, we observed pulmonary hypertension in 6(12%) patients in early r...

Genes, 2021

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common types of birth defects, and global incidence ... more 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 the defects are still in the process of being identified. Herein, we report a consanguineous Saudi family with three CHD affected daughters. We used whole exome sequencing (WES) to investigate the genetic cause of CHDs in the affected daughters. We found that all affected individuals were homozygous for a novel splice-altering variant (NM_001330069.1: c.265-1G>T) of PRKD1, which encodes a calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase in the heart. The homozygous variant was found in the affected patients with Pulmonary Stenosis (PS), Truncus Arteriosis (TA), and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Based on the family’s pedigree, the variant acts in an autosomal recessive manner, which makes it the second autosomal recessive variant of PRKD1 to be identified with a link to CHDs, while all other previously describ...

Genes, 2022

Frank–Ter Haar syndrome (FTHS), sometimes referred to as Ter Haar syndrome, is a rare hereditary ... more Frank–Ter Haar syndrome (FTHS), sometimes referred to as Ter Haar syndrome, is a rare hereditary disorder that manifests in skeletal, cardiac, and ocular anomalies, including hypertelorism, glaucoma, prominent eyes, and facial abnormalities. In this study, we performed whole-exome sequencing (WES) to identify the genetic component responsible for the phenotype of the index patient, a male infant born to a consanguineous family from Saudi Arabia. The analysis revealed a homozygous missense variant, c.280C>G, in the SH3PXD2B gene, which cosegregates with the familial phenotype with a plausible autosomal-recessive mode of inheritance, indicating a potential disease-causing association. The SH3PXD2B gene encodes a TKS4 podosome adaptor protein that regulates the epidermal growth factor signaling pathway. This study validates the critical function of the TKS4 podosome protein by suggesting a common mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of FTHS.

Closure of a large perimembranous ventricular septal defect in a 4.8kg baby with Down syndrome us... more Closure of a large perimembranous ventricular septal defect in a 4.8kg baby with Down syndrome using a duct occluder

Cardiology in the Young, 2020

Introduction:Aorto-left ventricular tunnel is a rare disease that can cause significant morbidity... more Introduction:Aorto-left ventricular tunnel is a rare disease that can cause significant morbidity early in life due to volume overload and left ventricular failure. Surgical intervention is usually curative with minimal early complications. However, long-term effects and outcome are not fully determined.Objective:We are reporting a case series of this rare CHD with its long-term outcome.Methods:We conducted a retrospective analysis of all children from birth to 14 years of age who were admitted between 2001 and 2020 with the diagnosis of aorto-left ventricular tunnel. Demographic, echocardiographic, and perioperative data were collected and reviewed. The pre-operative data were compared with data reviewed on the last outpatient follow-up.Results:Total of five patients fulfilled our inclusion criteria. Three patients were diagnosed after auscultating an incidental murmur, one had symptoms of congestive heart failure, and one had an abnormal fetal echocardiogram. Echocardiography demo...

Anomalies of systemic venous return are extremely heterogeneous congenital malformations with var... more Anomalies of systemic venous return are extremely heterogeneous congenital malformations with variable ranges from completely normal physiology to severe forms of right to left shunting requiring surgical treatment. Anomalous drainage of a right-sided superior vena cava (SVC) to the left atrium (LA) is one of the rarest variants of systemic venous return anomalies, characterized by right-to-left shunt physiology and cyanosis. Here we report a 2 years old girl presented with cyanosis which was observed shortly after birth by her parents but not further investigated. She is otherwise active girl and with normal growth and development. Her clinical examination was unremarkable apart from mild clubbing of the fingers and low oxygen saturation of 88–90% in room air. Her ECG and chest X-ray were unremarkable. Echocardiography showed bilateral SVC connected by a small innominate vein. The right SVC drains directly into the LA while the left SVC drains into the right atrium (RA) via a dilat...

Delayed onset of tricuspid valve flow in repaired tetralogy of Fallot: an additional mechanism of... more Delayed onset of tricuspid valve flow in repaired tetralogy of Fallot: an additional mechanism of diastolic dysfunction and interventricular dyssynchrony

Cardiology in the Young, 2021

Background:Yasui procedure is surgical repair intended to preserve biventricular function for pat... more Background:Yasui procedure is surgical repair intended to preserve biventricular function for patients with left ventricle outflow tract obstruction associated with aortic arch lesions and ventricular septal defect.Methods:Retrospective chart review analysis of all patients who had Yasui procedure (2008–2020) comparing midterm outcome of one versus two stage repair.Results:Twenty patients (70% female) underwent Yasui procedure in our center. Eight patients (40%) had left ventricle outflow tract obstruction /interrupted aortic arch, 7 patients (35%) had left ventricle outflow tract obstruction /coarctation of aorta, 3 patients (15%) had double outlet ventricle and ventricular septal defect that were unattainable for tunneling to one of the semilunar valves without creating obstruction, and 2 patients (10%) had aortic atresia with hypoplastic aortic arch. All patients had associated ventricular septal defect. Fifteen patients (75%) had one-stage repair and 5 patients (25%) had two-sta...

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association, 2020

Background: The combination of subaortic membrane (SAM) and patent ductus arteriosus is very rare... more Background: The combination of subaortic membrane (SAM) and patent ductus arteriosus is very rare. Subaortic stenosis is the second most common form of left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction after valvular aortic stenosis. We are reporting the largest case series of SAM and PDA. Methods: We included all patients that were diagnosed with the combination of SAM and PDA at our cardiac center. We have reviewed patients echocardiographic studies, cardiac catheterizations, surgical notes and all the outpatients notes. Results: We have a total of 7 patients. The age at presentation was in the early childhood with 3 patients diagnosed in infancy. Four patients had severe and moderate LVOT obstruction with SAM being very close to the aortic valve and all required surgical intervention. The last three patients had mild LVOT obstruction 2 of them with the SAM being > 4mm away from the aortic valve. Six out of the seven patients had intervention while the last one is under clinical follow up currently. PDA closure did not change the outcome. There were no other postoperative complication like developing new AI or developing complete heart block. There was no relation between gender, height, weight or age at diagnosis to the SAM clinical course. Conclusion: SAM and PDA association is very rare. The underlying pathophysiology is not well understood. When the SAM is closer to aortic valve (≤ 4mm), it carries higher risk of progressive LVOT obstruction. The interventions for SAM and PDA were safe procedures.

Journal of the American Heart Association, 2021

Background The pathogenesis of transposition of the great arteries (TGA) as a congenital heart de... more Background The pathogenesis of transposition of the great arteries (TGA) as a congenital heart defect of the outflow tract with discordant ventriculoarterial connections remains an enigma. TGA usually have parallel great arteries suggesting that deficient torsion of the embryonic arterial heart pole might cause discordant ventriculoarterial connections. It has been speculated that deficient elongation of the embryonic outflow tract might prevent its normal torsion resulting in TGA. The aim of our study was to clarify whether the intrapericardial portions of the great arteries in human patients with TGA might be indeed shorter than in normal hearts. Methods and Results Thirty‐four newborns with simple TGA and 35 newborns with normal hearts were analyzed by using images of the outflow tract in their echocardiograms and the following defined lengths of the great arteries were measured: aortic length 1, (AoL‐1) and aortic length 2 (AoL‐2) = distance between left and right aortic valve l...

Cardiology in the Young, 2021

Bronchogenic cysts are considered rare airway anomalies that can have a significant impact on the... more Bronchogenic cysts are considered rare airway anomalies that can have a significant impact on the well-being of infants. In this case report, we present a rare presentation of bronchogenic cyst presenting with early neonatal respiratory distress due to airway and vascular compression. Surgical excision was curative with an excellent prognosis.

Journal de Radiologie, 2004

Objectifs Ameliorer la visualisation des vaisseaux thoraciques dans l’evaluation des cardiopathie... more Objectifs Ameliorer la visualisation des vaisseaux thoraciques dans l’evaluation des cardiopathies congenitales grâce a la detection du bolus en fluoroscopie IRM et l’activation automatique de l’acquisition. Materiels et methodes Depuis novembre 2003, 35 patients (âge : 4 jours a 18 ans, moyenne 8,3 ans) ont beneficie d’une Angiographie par Resonance Magnetique avec contraste pour l’etude de l’aorte (13), des arteres pulmonaires (14) ou des veines pulmonaires (8) avec la technique ATECO qui permet de synchroniser le passage du bolus et l’acquisition. Resultats La synchronisation automatique a bien fonctionne dans 34 cas sur 35. La qualite des images est meilleure que celle des images obtenues avec la technique empirique utilisee precedemment. Le rapport signal/bruit dans les vaisseaux etudies est bon et permet des reconstructions multiplanaires et en 3D de qualite avec une bonne resolution spatiale. Des images diagnostiques ont ete obtenues dans tous les cas sauf un. Nous presenterons la technique et les images obtenues en detaillant les petits « trucs » utiles et les erreurs a eviter. Conclusion Cette technique de synchronisation du bolus et de l’acquisition est fonctionnelle chez l’enfant, elle permet d’obtenir des images diagnostiques de qualite et de limiter le recours a l’angiographie conventionnelle diagnostique.

European Heart Journal Supplements, 2014

Non-invasive cardiac imaging (including nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography, and card... more Non-invasive cardiac imaging (including nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging) developed rapidly over the past few years. The leadership of King Abdulaziz Cardiac Center (KACC) adopted the concept of multimodality imaging cardiologist and developed in the year 2000 a strategic plan to invest in this new branch of cardiology. A new cardiac imaging center is currently under construction with the aim to be the hub for large enterprise of clinical, research, and educational activities. Awaiting the completion of the new imaging center, the division has been active in supporting a busy clinical service in temporary locations that allow access to all imaging modalities. Of note, the first 82-Rubidium cardiac PET MPI in the Middle East was performed at KACC in 2011. In addition, the imaging division plays an important role in the teaching and training of medical and paramedical students as well as community cardiologists and radiologist instructing them on the best practices in advanced cardiac imaging. Moreover, research is going to be an integral part of the division mission with .10 research protocols currently being active in the division. Thus, the advanced cardiac imaging division at KACC performs high-quality clinical work, educates and teaches local and regional physicians, and performs research. In short, it is a Saudi cardiac imaging service that operates on high-quality academic standards.

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Pediatric Radiology, 2006

Progress in Pediatric Cardiology, 2006

MR is a powerful tool for evaluation of the pulmonary circulation. With contrast-enhanced three-d... more MR is a powerful tool for evaluation of the pulmonary circulation. With contrast-enhanced three-dimensional angiography and phase-contrast velocity mapping technique, MR provides not only the anatomical detail of the pulmonary vessels but also the hemodynamic information regarding blood flow velocity, volume, distribution and pattern. The greatest advantage of MR over ultrasound is its ability to evaluate the pulmonary vessels within the aerated lung. Assessment of the blood flow pattern in the peripheral pulmonary arteries and veins may allow better understanding of the normal pulmonary hemodynamic physiology and status of various diseases. MR can also be used for the estimation of oxygen saturation of the blood. Real-time MR Doppler technique is an emerging technology that can be applied to the evaluation of pulmonary circulation. In this review article, we discuss MR techniques and utilization in the evaluation of pulmonary circulation in various clinical conditions in children.

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2009

Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2012

Herein, we describe a new surgical approach for chest wall reconstruction using a native supporti... more Herein, we describe a new surgical approach for chest wall reconstruction using a native supporting rib and Surgisis. Methods: A retrospective review of 3 cases from 2 tertiary pediatric health care centers presenting with chest wall defects in the neonatal period was performed. Perioperative data were collected. Results: Two chest wall deformities were diagnosed at birth (Poland syndrome and cleft sternum). One patient was diagnosed prenatally with a mediastinal mass. The first infant had absent ribs 2 through 9. He underwent chest wall reconstruction at 4 weeks of life because of difficulty weaning from ventilation related to paradoxical breathing. The hamartoma of the second asymptomatic patient was removed at 6 weeks. The third patient's V-shaped sternal defect encompassed through the upper two thirds of the sternum and was repaired at 6 months of age with intraoperative transesophageal echocardiogram monitoring. In all cases, Surgisis (collagen matrix) was used as an onlay patch. In 2 cases, a swinging rib acted supportive. Neither patient had intraoperative complications. Conclusion: Surgisis is useful in pediatric chest wall reconstruction, particularly in combination with swinging ribs. The capacity for adaptation to the child's growth of this approach is crucial. Short-term safety is shown, but long-term assessment is required.

Cardiology in the Young, 2013

Background: Coarctation of the aorta is a very common congenital heart malformation. It is freque... more Background: Coarctation of the aorta is a very common congenital heart malformation. It is frequently associated with other abnormalities. Echocardiography is the diagnostic modality for congenital heart disease. The carotid-subclavian artery index and the isthmus/descending aorta index were proposed for establishing the diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta. Objectives: The objectives were to evaluate such indexes and to look for other echocardiographic predictors of coarctation of the aorta. Method Echocardiography was reviewed for infants with coarctation of the aorta, as well as a control group, using the Echo PAC Dimension. Standard measurements were obtained from different sites of the aortic arch. Results: A total of 31 infants 3 months or less with coarctation of the aorta and 50 infants with no coarctation of the aorta were reviewed. Abnormal aortic valve was present in 65% of those with coarctation of the aorta. The diameters of the proximal and the distal transverse aorti...

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2005

Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are a major cause of progressive late cyanosis in patients ... more Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are a major cause of progressive late cyanosis in patients treated with cavopulmonary anastomoses. Previous experience suggests that exclusion of the hepatic venous effluent from the pulmonary circulation may cause the development of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations after the Kawashima operation in children with interrupted inferior vena cava with azygous continuation. From January 1990 to November 2004, 21 children (median age, 2 years) with heterotaxy syndrome and interrupted inferior vena cava with azygous continuation underwent Kawashima operation. The average preoperative arterial oxygen saturation was 76% +/- 7% (range, 64% to 90%). Follow-up was complete in all survivors except 1 at a median duration of 4.5 years. Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations were diagnosed at a median of 5 years after Kawashima operation in 11 patients (58%). Completion Fontan operation has been performed in 15 (79%). Five children who underwent a completion Fontan procedure 1 to 1.5 years after Kawashima operation did not have pulmonary arteriovenous malformations. There were 2 late deaths due to chronic congestive heart failure 4 months and 7 years after Kawashima operation. Overall survival at 10 years is 90%. Univariate and multivariate analysis demonstrated presence of bilateral superior vena cavae (p = 0.002) and interval longer than 2 years between Kawashima operation and completion Fontan operation (p = 0.04) as predictors of developing pulmonary arteriovenous malformations. In most patients with heterotaxy and interrupted inferior vena cava with azygous continuation, clinical evidence of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations will develop after Kawashima operation if they are followed up long enough. Early redirection of the hepatic venous effluent to the pulmonary arterial circulation may prevent or lead to regression of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations, with low mortality and morbidity.

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association, 2011

Cardiology in the Young

Background:Truncus arteriosus is a rare CHD. Neonatal and early infancy repair is recommended tho... more Background:Truncus arteriosus is a rare CHD. Neonatal and early infancy repair is recommended though some cases may present late. The aim of our study is to investigate the current results of truncus arteriosus repair and to analyse the differences in outcome and reintervention need between early versus late truncus arteriosus surgical repair.Material and methods:In this cohort study, we reviewed all children who underwent truncus arteriosus repair from 2001 till 2021. We divided patients into two groups; early repair group including patients repaired at age less than 3 months and late repair group including patients who had repair at 3 months of age and later. We compared both groups for outcome variables.Results:Sixty-four children had truncus arteriosus repair including 48(75%) patients in early repair and 16(25%) patients in late repair groups. Peri-operative course was comparable between both groups. Post-surgery, we observed pulmonary hypertension in 6(12%) patients in early r...

Genes, 2021

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common types of birth defects, and global incidence ... more 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 the defects are still in the process of being identified. Herein, we report a consanguineous Saudi family with three CHD affected daughters. We used whole exome sequencing (WES) to investigate the genetic cause of CHDs in the affected daughters. We found that all affected individuals were homozygous for a novel splice-altering variant (NM_001330069.1: c.265-1G>T) of PRKD1, which encodes a calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase in the heart. The homozygous variant was found in the affected patients with Pulmonary Stenosis (PS), Truncus Arteriosis (TA), and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Based on the family’s pedigree, the variant acts in an autosomal recessive manner, which makes it the second autosomal recessive variant of PRKD1 to be identified with a link to CHDs, while all other previously describ...

Genes, 2022

Frank–Ter Haar syndrome (FTHS), sometimes referred to as Ter Haar syndrome, is a rare hereditary ... more Frank–Ter Haar syndrome (FTHS), sometimes referred to as Ter Haar syndrome, is a rare hereditary disorder that manifests in skeletal, cardiac, and ocular anomalies, including hypertelorism, glaucoma, prominent eyes, and facial abnormalities. In this study, we performed whole-exome sequencing (WES) to identify the genetic component responsible for the phenotype of the index patient, a male infant born to a consanguineous family from Saudi Arabia. The analysis revealed a homozygous missense variant, c.280C>G, in the SH3PXD2B gene, which cosegregates with the familial phenotype with a plausible autosomal-recessive mode of inheritance, indicating a potential disease-causing association. The SH3PXD2B gene encodes a TKS4 podosome adaptor protein that regulates the epidermal growth factor signaling pathway. This study validates the critical function of the TKS4 podosome protein by suggesting a common mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of FTHS.

Closure of a large perimembranous ventricular septal defect in a 4.8kg baby with Down syndrome us... more Closure of a large perimembranous ventricular septal defect in a 4.8kg baby with Down syndrome using a duct occluder

Cardiology in the Young, 2020

Introduction:Aorto-left ventricular tunnel is a rare disease that can cause significant morbidity... more Introduction:Aorto-left ventricular tunnel is a rare disease that can cause significant morbidity early in life due to volume overload and left ventricular failure. Surgical intervention is usually curative with minimal early complications. However, long-term effects and outcome are not fully determined.Objective:We are reporting a case series of this rare CHD with its long-term outcome.Methods:We conducted a retrospective analysis of all children from birth to 14 years of age who were admitted between 2001 and 2020 with the diagnosis of aorto-left ventricular tunnel. Demographic, echocardiographic, and perioperative data were collected and reviewed. The pre-operative data were compared with data reviewed on the last outpatient follow-up.Results:Total of five patients fulfilled our inclusion criteria. Three patients were diagnosed after auscultating an incidental murmur, one had symptoms of congestive heart failure, and one had an abnormal fetal echocardiogram. Echocardiography demo...

Anomalies of systemic venous return are extremely heterogeneous congenital malformations with var... more Anomalies of systemic venous return are extremely heterogeneous congenital malformations with variable ranges from completely normal physiology to severe forms of right to left shunting requiring surgical treatment. Anomalous drainage of a right-sided superior vena cava (SVC) to the left atrium (LA) is one of the rarest variants of systemic venous return anomalies, characterized by right-to-left shunt physiology and cyanosis. Here we report a 2 years old girl presented with cyanosis which was observed shortly after birth by her parents but not further investigated. She is otherwise active girl and with normal growth and development. Her clinical examination was unremarkable apart from mild clubbing of the fingers and low oxygen saturation of 88–90% in room air. Her ECG and chest X-ray were unremarkable. Echocardiography showed bilateral SVC connected by a small innominate vein. The right SVC drains directly into the LA while the left SVC drains into the right atrium (RA) via a dilat...