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Sildenafil for bronchopulmonary dysplasia-associated pulmonary hypertension: A systematic search and narrative synthesis

Yoshinori Katayama, Katsuya Hirata, Yutaka Nishimura, Atsuko, Nakahari, Mami Takeoka, Masahiko Watanabe, Tetsuya Isayama, Japan Evidence Based NeonatologyTakatsuki General Hospital. Osaka Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Hiroshima City Hiroshima Citizens Hospital. Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center. Mie University Graduate School of Medicine. National Center for Child Health and Development.Japan Pediatrics InternationalPediatr Int 2026; 68: DOI: 10.1111/ped.70385

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Multimodality imaging in a child with complete atrioventricular canal defect, left superior vena cava, and airway compression: Echocardiography, bronchoscopy, and lung ultrasound insights

Rajesh Madavathazathil Gopalakrishnan, Shashikapoor Yadav, Ashish KatewaAmrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre.India Annals of Pediatric CardiologyAnn Pediatr Cardiol 2025; 18: 628-631 DOI: 10.4103/apc.apc_261_25 AbstractCongenital heart disease may coexist with airway abnormalities, increasing perioperative risk. We report a 2-year-old girl with a complete atrioventricular canal defect (CAVCD), left superior vena cava (LSVC), and severe pulmonary

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Pulmonary Hypertension in Down Syndrome Versus Non-syndromic Pediatric Populations With Congenital Heart Disease: A Comparative Study

Tariqul Islam, Tahmina Karim, Sadia Afrin Mony, Mostafizur Rahman Bhuyan, Faizah IslamBangladesh Medical University.Bangladesh CureusCureus 2026; 18: DOI: 10.7759/cureus.104634 AbstractBackground: Down syndrome (DS), or trisomy 21, is the most common chromosomal disorder associated with congenital heart disease (CHD), profoundly affecting disease progression and management. While 4-10% of all CHD cases occur in DS, 40-60% of individuals with

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Two Uncomplicated Vaginal Deliveries in a Woman With Scimitar Syndrome: A Case Report

Motoki Tanabe, Toshiyuki Itai, Chika Akamatsu, Shinya Kondo, Rie Nakashima, Shun Kawai, Yuichi Imai, Etsuko MiyagYokohama City University School of Medicine. Japan CureusCureus 2026; 18: DOI: 10.7759/cureus.104674 AbstractScimitar syndrome is a rare, complex congenital cardiopulmonary venous anomaly characterized by anomalous drainage of the right pulmonary vein into the inferior vena cava, hypoplasia of the right lung,

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Echocardiographic diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism in a preterm infant presenting with congenital chylothorax

Takao Kobayashi, Sota Iwatani, Seiji YoshimotoKobe Children’s Hospital. Hokkaido University.Japan Pediatrics and NeonatologyPediatr Neonatol 2026; DOI: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2026.01.005 AbstractAbstract Not Available CategoryPrimary Pulmonary Lymphatic DiseaseAcquired Patient Factors Associated with Pulmonary Vascular DiseaseDiagnostic Testing for Pulmonary Vascular Disease. Non-invasive Testing Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease Fresh or Filed Publication: Fresh (PHresh). Less than 1-2 years since publication

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A Rare Phenotype of X-linked Myotubular Myopathy: Hydrops Fetalis and Refractory Congenital Chylothorax with Fatal Outcome

Chousein Amet, Umut Altunoglu, Süleyman Bayraktar, Bilge Bayraktar TanyeriBiruni University. Koç University. Haseki Training and Research Hospital.Turkey Zeitschrift für Geburtshilfe und NeonatologieZ Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2026; DOI: 10.1055/a-2825-7263 AbstractAbstract Not Available CategoryPrimary Pulmonary Lymphatic DiseaseGenetic Factors Associated with Pulmonary Vascular Disease Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease Fresh or Filed Publication: Fresh (PHresh). Less than 1-2 years

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Thoracic Duct Embolization in a Case of Congenital Chylothorax

Esin Gizem Olgun, Seyhan Celik Mertese, Arzu Meltem Demir, Secahattin Bayav, Serpil Ozdemir, Mukaddes Agirtici, Zarife Kuloglu, Semra Kucuk, Ozturk, Ceyda Tuna Kirsaclioglu, Aydan Kansu, Sadik Bilgic, Nazan CobanogluAnkara University Faculty of Medicine. Turkey Pediatric PulmonologyPediatr Pulmonol 2026; 61: DOI: 10.1002/ppul.71516 AbstractAbstract Not Available CategoryPrimary Pulmonary Lymphatic DiseaseSurgical and Catheter-mediated Interventions for Pulmonary Vascular Disease Age

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Clinical Utility of Stroke Volume Index in Children with Idiopathic and Heritable Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Shinichi Takatsuki, Kinjal Parikh, Mio Sato, Yuta Kawamura, Yurika Shimizu, Reiko Kawai, Dunbar IvyToho University Omori Medical Center. Inova Children’s Hospital. University of Colorado School of Medicine.Japan and United States Pediatric CardiologyPediatr Cardiol 2026; DOI: 10.1007/s00246-026-04241-z AbstractTo determine the prognostic value of stroke volume index (SVi) in children with idiopathic and heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

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Utility of Echocardiography in 173 VA ECMO Clamp Trials in Babies and Children

Kevin L. Smith, David W. Liddle, Mary Sciff, K. T. Fishbein, Rod Ghassemzadeh, Brian Feingold, Laura J. OlivieriChildren’s National Medical Center. University of Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh.United States Pediatric CardiologyPediatr Cardiol 2026; DOI: 10.1007/s00246-026-04245-9 AbstractVenoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) offers vital support to children with cardiopulmonary failure. Echocardiography is commonly

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