Long-term outcome after tricuspid valvectomy in a neonate with Candida endocarditis : a case report

Tricuspid valvectomy is a rare surgical intervention, and knowledge regarding long-term outcome in children is lacking. We report a favourable outcome 11 years after tricuspid valvectomy in early infancy without subsequent surgery or other cardiac interventions. Specific criteria for timing of re-intervention are lacking. Application of adult tricuspid and pulmonary regurgitation recommendations is helpful but has limitations

Atrial flow regulator for drug‐resistant pulmonary hypertension in a young child

Abstract This case describes the successful implantation of an Occlutech Atrial Flow Regulator in a young child with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension and recurrent syncope despite targeted combination therapy, with subsequent relief of symptoms

Atrial flow regulator for drug‐resistant pulmonary hypertension in a young child

This case describes the successful implantation of an Occlutech Atrial Flow Regulator in a young child with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension and recurrent syncope despite targeted combination therapy, with subsequent relief of symptoms

Een meisje met dyspneu en een vergrote lever

BACKGROUND: During winter, the influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus season, children are often seen in the emergency department with fever and respiratory symptoms. CASE DESCRIPTION: We describe the case of a 2-year-old girl with fever, dyspnea and signs of heart failure during physical examination. Echocardiogram showed a large amount of pericardial effusion with signs of cardiac tamponade. Pericardiocentesis showed 200 ml purulent liquid. Surgical drainage was performed. However pericardial effusion recurred. Because constrictive pericarditis was feared, a pericardiectomy was performed after which the patient recovered. Cultures showed Haemophilus influenzae type b and the patient was treated with amoxicillin for 4 weeks in total. CONCLUSION: Fever and dyspnea may also be caused by a problem outside the respiratory system. With physical examination a cardiac cause, such as pericarditis, can be detected. An ECG is easily obtained and can help in the differential diagnosis. An echocardiogram can confirm the diagnosis

Een meisje met dyspneu en een vergrote lever

BACKGROUND: During winter, the influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus season, children are often seen in the emergency department with fever and respiratory symptoms. CASE DESCRIPTION: We describe the case of a 2-year-old girl with fever, dyspnea and signs of heart failure during physical examination. Echocardiogram showed a large amount of pericardial effusion with signs of cardiac tamponade. Pericardiocentesis showed 200 ml purulent liquid. Surgical drainage was performed. However pericardial effusion recurred. Because constrictive pericarditis was feared, a pericardiectomy was performed after which the patient recovered. Cultures showed Haemophilus influenzae type b and the patient was treated with amoxicillin for 4 weeks in total. CONCLUSION: Fever and dyspnea may also be caused by a problem outside the respiratory system. With physical examination a cardiac cause, such as pericarditis, can be detected. An ECG is easily obtained and can help in the differential diagnosis. An echocardiogram can confirm the diagnosis