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Intraoperative Precise Localization of Paravalvular Mitral Leak by a Simple Surgical Maneuver
Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 09/08/08

Ali I - Paravalvular leak after mitral valve replacement is a known surgical problem. Its management is controversial and challenging. The first and the most important step is to localize the leaking spot precisely. Echocardiogram is the standard technique that is used to localize the leak. The echocardiogram is accurate most of the time; however, in some occasions it does not easily provide the exact orientation of the leaking areas.

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Beta blockers for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery: Carvedilol versus metoprolol
International Journal of Cardiology, 06/26/09

Outcomes Following Pre-Operative Clopidogrel Administration in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
JACC - Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 06/08/09

What the cardiac surgeon needs to know prior to aortic valve surgery: impact of echocardiography
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 05/27/09

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Rectusbanding: a new method for the repair of incisional hernias
Hernia, 06/08/09

Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy: a prospective randomized comparison
Surgical Endoscopy, 06/15/09

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 06/22/09

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