Tetralogy of Fallot remains the most frequent cyanotic cardiac condition of the newborns. It was described for the first time in 1880 and it may seem surprising that so many questions concerning its optimal management remain unanswered up to this date.
Twenty five years ago the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program commenced at RCH. ECMO is a prolonged form of Cardiopulmonary Bypass which continues for days to weeks and provides support of heart and lung function.
How the successful treatment of childhood cancer has been associated with oncologic cure rates improving from 80% during the past 45 years
This grand round will present three areas of cardiac surgery research, each with current or future clinical applications.
