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Katrien Francois

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143 Results

2025

Effect of balloon-dilated restenosis on exercise performance and cardiac function in children after coarctation repair

Robbe BaelenNerea FordelIlse CoomansDaniël De WolfKristof VandekerckhoveThomas MartensKatrien FrancoisThierry Bové

A1 Journal Article in PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Valve-sparing root replacement in bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valves : long-term outcomes into the second decade

Katrien FrancoisIsabelle ClausJoke VerlindenJulie De BackerThomas MartensJens CzaplaThierry Bové

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY

2024

New insights into the structural role of EMILINs within the human skin microenvironment

Alvise SchiavinatoFady MarcousAlexandra V. ZukDouglas R. KeeneSara F. TufaLaura Muiño MosqueraPaola ZigrinoCornelia MauchBeate EckesKatrien Francois et al.

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Unraveling Marfan hearts : ultrastructural evidence for myocardial remodeling and cardiomyopathy

Violette DeleeuwSimon D'hulstAnthony DemolderFelke SteijnsMarjolijn RenardRiet De RyckeJo Van DorpeLaura Muiño MosqueraKatrien FrancoisKálmán Benke et al.

2023

Long-term follow-up of atrioventricular valve function in Fontan patients : effect of atrioventricular valve surgery

Thierry BovéEva GrootjansRomanie NaessensThomas MartensDaniël De WolfKristof VandekerckhoveJoseph PanzerKatya De GrooteJulie De BackerLaurent Demulier et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

Potential of urine biomarkers CHI3L1, NGAL, TIMP-2, IGFBP7, and combinations as complementary diagnostic tools for acute kidney injury after pediatric cardiac surgery : a prospective cohort study

Wim VandenbergheJorien De LoorKatrien FrancoisKristof VandekerckhoveIngrid HerckJohan Vande WalleHarlinde PeperstraeteThierry BovéDaniël De WolfLieve Nuytinck et al.

A1 Journal Article in DIAGNOSTICS

2022

Cardiac isomerism : a 20 year retrospective cohort at a single institution

Gilles MetsThierry BovéHans De WildeKatrien FrancoisThomas MartensLaura Muiño MosqueraJoseph PanzerEllen RoetsNoortje Van OostrumKristof Vandekerckhove et al.

Clipping of an aortopulmonary window in a small neonate with bronchial bleeding : a simple solution for a complex condition

Thomas MartensKristof VandekerckhoveWim DecaluweKatrien FrancoisThierry Bové

A2 Journal Article in WORLD JOURNAL FOR PEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL HEART SURGERY

Effect of restenosis after coarctation repair on exercise performance and cardiac function in children

Nerea FordelRobbe BaelenIlse CoomansKristof VandekerckhoveDaniël De WolfKatrien FrancoisThierry Bové

Exploring the mutational landscape of isolated congenital heart defects : an exome sequencing study using cardiac DNA

Ilse MeerschautWouter SteyaertThierry BovéKatrien FrancoisThomas MartensKatya De GrooteHans De WildeLaura Muiño MosqueraJoseph PanzerKristof Vandekerckhove et al.

A1 Journal Article in GENES

Impact of mean perfusion pressure and vasoactive drugs on occurrence and reversal of cardiac surgery-associate acute kidney injury : a cohort study

Wim VandenbergheThierry BovéFilip De SomerKatrien FrancoisHarlinde PeperstraeteAnnemieke DhondtThomas MartensHANNAH SCHAUBROECKJens Czapla et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE

Long-term outcomes of atrioventricular septal defect and single ventricle : a multicenter study

Sara ArrigoniR. IjsselhofD. PostmusJ.M. VonkKatrien FrancoisThierry BovéM. HazekampF. RijnbergB. MeynsJ. Van Puyvelde et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

Mid-term clinical and haemodynamic results after aortic valve replacement with the Trifecta bioprosthesis

Augustijn MorteléAlexander DereuThierry BovéKatrien Francois

A1 Journal Article in INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY

Midterm comparison between different annuloplasty techniques for functional tricuspid regurgitation

Jens CzaplaIsabelle ClausThomas MartensYves Van BelleghemKatrien FrancoisThierry Bové

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY

Non-invasive assessment of liver abnormalities in pediatric Fontan patients

Ruth De BruyneKristof VandekerckhoveHazel Van OverscheldeFabian HendricxCAROLINE VANDE WALLEKatya De GrooteJoseph PanzerDaniël De WolfStephanie Van BiervlietThierry Bové et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS

Pulmonary artery banding as adjunct therapy for ventricular recovery after ALCAPA-repair : a case report

Gilles MetsThierry BovéKatrien FrancoisKristof VandekerckhoveJoseph Panzer

Pulmonary artery banding as adjunct therapy for ventricular recovery after anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery repair : a case report

Gilles MetsThierry BovéKatrien FrancoisJoseph Panzer

Editorial material

2021

ACARPA, a rare case of ALCAPA

Thomas MartensLAURENT DEMULIERThierry BovéKatrien Francois

Editorial material

Discontinuation of platelet inhibitors before elective cardiac surgery : a well-considered choice

Katrien FrancoisSofie Gevaert

Editorial material

Oxygen uptake kinetics and local muscle oxygenation during submaximal exercise in children after the Fontan procedure compared to healthy peers

Yrik BagdasarianIlse CoomansDaniël De WolfKatya De GrooteJoseph PanzerLaura Muiño MosqueraHans De WildeThierry BovéKatrien FrancoisJan Boone et al.

Paediatric subaortic stenosis : long-term outcome and risk factors for reoperation

Rik De WolfKatrien FrancoisThierry BovéIlse CoomansKatya De GrooteHans De WildeJoseph PanzerKristof VandekerckhoveDaniël De Wolf

A1 Journal Article in INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY

Post hoc patient satisfaction with the choice of valve prosthesis for aortic valve replacement : results of a single-centre survey

Laure BryssinckSiel De VliegerKatrien FrancoisThierry Bové

A1 Journal Article in INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY

QRS duration during follow-up of tetralogy of fallot : how valuable is it? Analysis of ECG changes in relation to pulmonary valve implantation

Thomas MartensKatrien FrancoisHans De WildeLaurence CampensLaurent DemulierJulie De BackerDaniël De WolfThierry Bové

A1 Journal Article in PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Recovery kinetics of gas exchange parameters and heart rate after maximal exercise in children with repaired Tetralogy of Fallot compared to controls

Ilse CoomansSara De KinderHannah Van BelleghemDaniël De WolfKatya De GrooteJoseph PanzerLaura Muiño MosqueraHans De WildeThierry BovéKatrien Francois et al.

Repeat aortic valve surgery : contemporary outcomes and risk stratification

Katrien FrancoisLaurent De BackerThomas MartensTine PhilipsenYves Van BelleghemThierry Bové

A1 Journal Article in INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY

Study design and rationale of the pAtients pResenTing with cOngenital heaRt dIseAse Register (ARTORIA-R)

Christoph SinningElvin ZenginGerhard-Paul DillerFrancesco OnoratiMaria-Angeles CastelThibault PetitYih-Sharng ChenMauro Lo RitoCarmelina ChiarelloRomain Guillemain et al.

A1 Journal Article in ESC HEART FAILURE

2020

Analysis of clinical outcome and postoperative organ function effects in a propensity-matched comparison between conventional and minimally invasive mitral valve surgery

Sophie MissaultJérôme Van CausenbroeckKorneel VandewieleJens CzaplaTine PhilipsenKatrien FrancoisThierry Bové

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CARDIAC SURGERY

Aortic valve replacement due to granulomatosis with polyangiitis : a case series

Gilles UijtterhaegenLaura De DonderEline AmelootKristof LefebvreJo Van DorpeMichel De PauwKatrien Francois

A2 Journal Article in EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. CASE REPORTS

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with adult congenital heart disease listed for heart and heart-lung transplantation in the Eurotransplant region

Peter Moritz BecherBenedikt SchrageJessica WeimannJacqueline SmitsChristina MagnussenHermann ReichenspurnerAlina GolingInez RodrigusJulia DumfarthMichel De Pauw et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION

Pseudopolycystic atrialized right ventricle in Ebstein’s anomaly

Thomas MartensKristof VandekerckhoveKatrien FrancoisThierry Bové

Editorial material

Right ventricular systolic assessment by transesophageal versus transthoracic echocardiography : displacement, velocity, and myocardial deformation

Eckhard MauermannMichaël VandenheuvelKatrien FrancoisStefaan BouchezPatrick Wouters

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA

2019

A novel speckle-tracking based method for quantifying tricuspid annular velocities in TEE

Eckhard MauermannMichaël VandenheuvelKatrien FrancoisStefaan BouchezPatrick Wouters

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA

Anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries : early results on clinical management from an international multicenter study

Massimo A PadalinoNicola FranchettiGeorge E SarrisMark HazekampThierry CarrelAlessandro FrigiolaJurgen HorerRegine RoussinJulie CleuziouBart Meyns et al.

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY

Body mass index in adults with congenital heart disease

Mahmoud ZaqoutKristof VandekerckhoveNathalie MichelsLAURENT DEMULIERThierry BovéKatrien FrancoisJulie De BackerStefaan De HenauwDaniël De Wolf

A1 Journal Article in CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

Comparison of the sustainability of mitral annular dynamics between two semi-rigid annuloplasty devices

Stefaan BouchezFrank TimmermansTine PhilipsenKatrien FrancoisThierry Bové

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

Differences in cerebral and muscle oxygenation patterns during exercise in children with univentricular heart after Fontan operation compared to healthy peers

Kristof VandekerckhoveIlse CoomansAnneliese MoermanJoseph PanzerKatya De GrooteHans De WildeThierry BovéKatrien FrancoisDaniël De WolfJan Boone

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY

Direct medical costs of pediatric congenital heart disease surgery in a Belgian university hospital

Ruben WillemsPhilip TackKatrien FrancoisLieven Annemans

A2 Journal Article in WORLD JOURNAL FOR PEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL HEART SURGERY

Hemi-Senning as an alternative to hemi-Mustard in double discordance with small right ventricle

Katrien FrancoisThierry Bové

Editorial material

Surgery for anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries : a multicentre study from the European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association

MA PadalinoN FranchettiM HazekampV SojakThierry CarrelA FrigiolaMauro Lo RitoJ HorerR RoussinJ Cleuziou et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

2018

Hepatic changes in the fontan circulation : identification of liver dysfunction and an attempt to streamline follow-up screening

Thomas AckermanAnja GeertsHans Van VlierbergheJulie De BackerKatrien Francois

A1 Journal Article in PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Small-sized conduits in the right ventricular outflow tract in young children : bicuspidalized homografts are a good alternative to standard conduits

Katrien FrancoisKatya De GrooteKristof VandekerckhoveHans De WildeDaniël De WolfThierry Bové

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

Speckle-tracking based assessment of early diastolic mitral annular velocity

Eckhard MauermannMichaël VandenheuvelKatrien FrancoisStefaan BouchezPatrick Wouters

2017

Diagnosis of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury : differential roles of creatinine, chitinase 3-like protein 1 and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin : a prospective cohort study

Jorien De LoorINGRID HERCKKatrien FrancoisASTRID VAN WESEMAELLieve NuytinckEvelyne MeyerEric Hoste

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF INTENSIVE CARE

Early and late outcomes after surgical management of congenital vascular rings

Katrien FrancoisJoseph PanzerKatya De GrooteKristof VandekerckhoveDaniël De WolfHans De WildeFabienne MarchauWim De CaluweAbraham BenatarThierry Bové

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS

Long term kidney outcome in children treated with peritoneal dialysis after surgery for congenital heart disease

A BautersINGRID HERCKKatrien FrancoisDominique BenoitJohan Vande WalleEric Hoste

Low target-INR anticoagulation is safe in selected aortic valve patients with the Medtronic Open Pivot mechanical prosthesis : long-term results of a propensity-matched comparison with standard anticoagulation

Thierry BovéYves Van BelleghemKatrien FrancoisFRANK CAESMichel De PauwYvo TaeymansGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY

Myhre syndrome : broadening the phenotypic spectrum

Ilse MeerschautSandra JanssensWouter SteyaertJoseph PanzerKatrien FrancoisFrank PlasschaertKatrien BonteTine De BackerPaul CouckeDaniël De Wolf et al.

Outcome after prenatal and postnatal diagnosis of complex congenital heart defects and the influence of genetic anomalies

Katya De GrooteEllen VanhieEllen RoetsPaul RamaekersHans De WildeJoseph PanzerKristof VandekerckhoveThierry BovéKatrien FrancoisKoen Van Herck et al.

A1 Journal Article in PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS

Population pharmacokinetics of cefazolin before, during and after cardiopulmonary bypass to optimize dosing regimens for children undergoing cardiac surgery

Pieter De CockHussain MullaSarah DesmetFilip De SomerBrett C McWhinneyJacobus PJ UngererAnneliese MoermanSABRINA COMMEYNEJohan Vande WalleKatrien Francois et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY

Single-center experience with mechanical valve replacement in children and adolescents : a lifelong challenge

Jonas VerbekeThierry BovéKatya De GrooteKristof VandekerckhoveJoseph PanzerHans De WildeDaniël De WolfJulie De BackerLAURENT DEMULIERKatrien Francois

2016

A European multicenter study of 616 patients receiving the freedom solo stentless bioprosthesis

Markus ThalmannHerko GrubitzschKlaus MatschkeMattia GlauberErwin TanKatrien FrancoisMario J AmorimAb G HensensFrancesco CesariRichard Feyrer et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY

Aortic valve replacement with the first-generation Mitroflow bioprosthesis: a 10-years single center experience

Thierry BovéJonas VerbekeLiesbeth LootensYves Van BelleghemThomas MartensFRANK CAESKatrien Francois

Can aortic root replacement with a graft affect cardiac function in patients with Marfan syndrome?

Laura Muiño MosqueraKatrien FrancoisThierry BovéJulie De Backer

Current outcomes of the bi-directional cavopulmonary anastomosis in single ventricle patients : analysis of risk factors for morbidity and mortality, and suitability for Fontan completion

Katrien FrancoisKristof VandekerckhoveKatya De GrooteJoseph PanzerDaniël De WolfHans De WildeThierry Bové

A1 Journal Article in CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG

Flow optimization in the reconstructed hypoplastic aortic arch

Mathias PeirlinckBjörn ButzKarl D'SouzaBrian BaillargeonLuc MertensKatrien FrancoisPatrick SegersAlison L MarsdenMatthieu De BeuleSteven Levine

Low intensive anticoagulation ought to be regarded as a trusted concept for treatment of selected Medtronic open pivot mechanical aortic valve patients

Guido Van NootenYves Van BelleghemKatrien FrancoisFRANK CAESThierry BovéYvo Taeymans

Neurocognitive development and behaviour in school-aged children after surgery for univentricular or biventricular congenital heart disease

Iemke SarrechiaMarijke MiattonDaniël De WolfKatrien FrancoisMarc GewilligBart MeynsGuy Vingerhoets

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

2015

10-years' experience of aortic valve replacement with the Mitroflow bioprosthesis

Jonas VerbekeLiesbeth LootensThomas MartensFRANK CAESYves Van BelleghemThierry BovéKatrien Francois

Aortopathy associated with congenital heart disease : a current literature review

Katrien Francois

A2 Journal Article in ANNALS OF PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Clinical and haemodynamic outcomes in 804 patients receiving the Freedom SOLO stentless aortic valve: results from an international prospective multicentre study

Herko GrubitzschShaohua WangKlaus MatschkeMattia GlauberDavid HeimansohnErwin TanKatrien FrancoisMarkus Thalmann

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

Disease-specific outcome analysis of palliation with the modified Blalock-Taussig shunt

Thierry BovéKristof VandekerckhoveJoseph PanzerKatya De GrooteDaniël De WolfKatrien Francois

A2 Journal Article in WORLD JOURNAL FOR PEDIATRIC & CONGENITAL HEART SURGERY

Neurdevelopment and behavior after transcatheter versus surgical closure of secundum type atrial septal defect

Iemke SarrechiaDaniël De WolfMarijke MiattonKatrien FrancoisMarc GewilligBart MeynsGuy Vingerhoets

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS

Neurodevelopmental outcome after surgery for acyanotic congenital heart disease

Iemke SarrechiaMarijke MiattonKatrien FrancoisMarc GewilligBart MeynsGuy VingerhoetsDaniël De Wolf

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

New insights into the surgical management of tetralogy of fallot: physiological fundamentals and clinical relevance

Thierry BovéKatrien FrancoisDaniël De Wolf

A2 Journal Article in CURRENT PEDIATRIC REVIEWS

Population cefazolin pharmacokinetics before, during and after cardiopulmonary bypass in children undergoing cardiac surgery

Pieter De CockHussain MullaKaren JacobsKim VanderburghtSarah DesmetBrett McWhinneyJacobus UngererFilip De SomerAnneliese MoermanHugo Robays et al.

Type B aortic dissection triggered by heart transplantation in a patient with Marfan syndrome

Tjorven AudenaertMichel De PauwKatrien FrancoisJulie De Backer

A2 Journal Article in BMJ CASE REPORTS

Windpokkeninfectie bij kinderen: toch niet zo onschuldig voor het hart?

Elien LecomteKatrien FrancoisFRAUKE GORREJ WillemsPetra SchelstraeteDaniël De WolfKristof Vandekerckhove

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

2014

20-year Single centre experience of heart transplantation in children and adolescents

Michel De PauwYves Van BelleghemYASMINA DE BLOCKFRANK CAESSeppie PanzerKristof VandekerckhoveEveline ClausDaniël De WolfKatrien Francois

Analysis of the aortic root in patients with tetralogy of Fallot undergoing early repair: form follows function

Katrien FrancoisDavid CreytensKatya De GrooteJoseph PanzerKristof VandekerckhoveDaniël De WolfThierry Bové

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

Evaluation of chitinase 3-like protein 1 as a novel biomarker for acute kidney injury in adult cardiac surgery patients

Jorien De LoorEric HosteINGRID HERCKKatrien FrancoisLUC DE CROPCHARLOTTE CLAUWAERTSTEPHANIE BRACKEDAISY VERMEIRENKristel DemeyereEvelyne Meyer

Functional analysis of the anatomical right ventricular components : should assessment of right ventricular function after repair of tetralogy of Fallot be refined?

Thierry BovéKristof VandekerckhoveDaniel DevosJoseph PanzerKatya De GrooteHans De WildeDaniël De WolfJulie De BackerLAURENT DEMULIERKatrien Francois

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

Predicting postoperative acute kidney injury in a cardiac surgery population: external validation of existing scoring systems and possible benefit of implementation of the biomarker CHI3L1

Sofie VanderhaeghenJorien De LoorEvelyne MeyerINGRID HERCKKatrien FrancoisEric Hoste

Reappraisal of a single-centre policy on the contemporary surgical management of active infective endocarditis

FRANK CAESThierry BovéYves Van BelleghemGUY VANDENPLASGuido Van NootenKatrien Francois

A1 Journal Article in INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY

Spindle cell sarcoma of the mitral valve: an unusual cause of acute coronary syndrome in a child

Thomas MartensKristof VandekerckhoveKatrien FrancoisThierry Bové

Editorial material

Twenty-year single-center experience with the medtronic open pivot mechanical heart valve

Guido Van NootenThierry BovéYves Van BelleghemKatrien FrancoisFRANK CAESGUY VANDENPLASMichel De PauwYvo Taeymans

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY

2013

Analysis of the aortic root in Tetralogy of Fallot patients undergoing early repair: form follows

Katrien FrancoisRamses ForsythDavid CreytensKatya De GrooteJoseph PanzerKristof VandekerckhoveHans De WildeDaniël De WolfThierry Bové

Genes in thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections : do they matter? Translation and integration of research and modern genetic techniques into daily clinical practice

Julie De BackerMarjolijn RenardLaurence CampensKatrien FrancoisBert CallewaertPaul CouckeAnne De Paepe

A2 Journal Article in AORTA

Implementation of a structured information transfer checklist improves postoperative data transfer after congenital cardiac surgery

ARIF KARAKAYAAnneliese MoermanHarlinde PeperstraeteKatrien FrancoisPatrick WoutersStefan De Hert

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY

Kleplijden bij jonge vrouwen en zwangerschap : chirurgische mogelijkheden

Lieven De NorreKatrien Francois

A4 Journal Article in BLOEDVATEN HART LONGEN

Multiple aneurysms in a patient with aneurysms-osteoarthritis syndrome

Thomas MartensIsabelle Van HerzeeleFrederic De RyckMarjolijn RenardAnne De PaepeKatrien FrancoisFrank VermassenJulie De Backer

Editorial material

Neurobehavioural functioning in school-aged children with a corrected septal heart defect

Iemke SarrechiaMarijke MiattonDaniël De WolfKatrien FrancoisGuy Vingerhoets

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CARDIOLOGICA

Norwoodoperatie voor de chirurgische behandeling van het hypoplastisch linkerhartsyndroom en functionele varianten: resultaten

FLEUR CAMFFERMANHans De WildeThierry BovéKatrien FrancoisDaniël De Wolf

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

The effect of blood pressure regulation during aortic coarctation repair on brain, kidney, and muscle oxygen saturation measured by near-infrared spectroscopy: a randomized, clinical trial

Anneliese MoermanThierry BovéKatrien FrancoisSTEFAN JACOBSISABEL DEBLAEREPatrick WoutersStefan De Hert

A1 Journal Article in ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA

The effect of retrograde autologous priming volume on haemodilution and transfusion requirements during cardiac surgery

Korneel VandewieleThierry BovéFilip De SomerDANIEL DUJARDINMARTIN VANACKEREDIRK DE SMETAnneliese MoermanStefaan BouchezKatrien Francois

A1 Journal Article in INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY

Urinary chitinase 3-like 1, a novel biomarker for acute kidney injury in adult cardiac intensive care patients: a pilot study

Jorien De LoorEric HosteINGRID HERCKKatrien FrancoisLUC DE CROPCHARLOTTE CLAUWAERTKristel DemeyereEvelyne Meyer

2012

Assessment of a right-ventricular infundibulum-sparing approach in transatrial-transpulmonary repair of tetralogy of Fallot

Thierry BovéKatrien FrancoisKristof VandekerckhoveJoseph PanzerKatya De GrooteDaniël De WolfGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

Effect of blood pressure management during aortic coarctation repair on tissue oxygen saturation measured by near-infrared spectroscopy

Anneliese MoermanThierry BovéKatrien FrancoisISABEL DEBLAEREPatrick WoutersStefan De Hert

Erfelijke vormen van thoracale aorta-aneurysma's en -dissecties : diagnostiek en beleid

Anne De PaepeBert CallewaertLaurence CampensPaul CouckeFransiska MalfaitMarjolijn RenardOlivier VanakkerJulie De BackerLAURENT DEMULIERKatrien Francois et al.

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

The surgical palliation of the functionally univentricular heart: early and late outcomes

Katrien FrancoisGuido Van Nooten

Twenty years' single-center experience with mechanical heart valves : a critical review of anticoagulation policy

Guido Van NootenFRANK CAESKatrien FrancoisYves Van BelleghemThierry BovéGUY VANDENPLASYvo Taeymans

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE

Univentricular heart and fontan staging : analysis of factors impacting on body growth

Katrien FrancoisThierry BovéJoseph PanzerKatya De GrooteKristof VandekerckhoveHans De WildeDaniël De Wolf

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

2011

Near-infrared spectroscopy for monitoring spinal cord ischemia during hybrid thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair

Anneliese MoermanIsabelle Van HerzeeleCaroline VanpeteghemFrank VermassenKatrien FrancoisPatrick Wouters

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ENDOVASCULAR THERAPY

Oorzaken en behandeling van aortadilatatie bij het bicuspide-aortaklepsyndroom

Jeff De LooseLAURENT DEMULIERKatrien FrancoisLaurence CampensBart LoeysAnne De PaepeJulie De Backer

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

Ten years single-centre experience with intra-aortic balloon pump

GUY VANDENPLASThierry BovéFRANK CAESYves Van BelleghemKatrien FrancoisFilip De SomerYvo TaeymansGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CARDIOLOGICA

2010

Effective cardioverter defibrillator implantation in children without thoracotomy: a valid alternative

Thierry BovéKatrien FrancoisWim De CaluweBert SuysDaniël De Wolf

Editorial material

Near-infrared spectroscopy for monitoring spinal cord ischaemia during endovascular thoracic aneurysm repair

Anneliese MoermanIsabelle Van HerzeeleFrank VermassenKatrien FrancoisPatrick Wouters

Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) connected to the left atrium

JAN VERCRUYSSEKatrien FrancoisAnnick De WolfSofie HerregodsStefaan Bouchez

A2 Journal Article in ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA BELGICA

Pulmonary function in children after surgical and percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect

Mahmoud ZaqoutFrans De BaetsPetra SchelstraeteBert SuysJoseph PanzerKatrien FrancoisThierry BovéIlse CoomansDaniël De Wolf

A1 Journal Article in PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

The fate of the aortic root after early repair of tetralogy of Fallot

Katrien FrancoisMahmoud ZaqoutThierry BovéKristof VandekerckhoveKatya De GrooteJoseph PanzerHans De WildeDaniël De Wolf

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

Usefulness of near-infrared spectroscopy for monitoring of spinal cord ischaemia during endovascular thoracic aneurysm repair: case report

Anneliese MoermanFrank VermassenKatrien FrancoisPatrick Wouters

2009

Fifteen years' single-center experience with the ATS bileaflet valve

Guido Van NootenFRANK CAESKatrien FrancoisYves Van BelleghemThierry BovéGUY VANDENPLASMichel De PauwYves Taeymans

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE

Pleural effusions, water balance mediators and the influence of lisinopril after completion Fontan procedures

Katrien FrancoisThierry BovéKatya De GrooteJoseph PanzerKristof VandekerckhoveBert SuysDaniël De WolfGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

Short-term systolic and diastolic ventricular performance after surgical ventricular restoration for dilated ischemic cardiomyopathy

Thierry BovéYves Van BelleghemGUY VANDENPLASFRANK CAESKatrien FrancoisJulie De BackerMichel De PauwGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

2008

Do parental ratings on cognition reflect neuropsychological outcome in congenital heart disease?

Marijke MiattonDaniël De WolfKatrien FrancoisEvert ThieryGregori Vingerhoets

A1 Journal Article in ACTA PAEDIATRICA

Midterm assessment of the reconstructed arteries after the arterial switch operation

Thierry BovéFrederik De MeulderGUY VANDENPLASKatya De GrooteJoseph PanzerBert SuysDaniël De WolfKatrien Francois

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY

2007

Behavior and self-perception in children with a surgically corrected congenital heart disease

Marijke MiattonDaniël De WolfKatrien FrancoisEvert ThieryGuy Vingerhoets

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS

Early surgical experience with Loeys-Dietz: A new syndrome of aggressive thoracic aortic aneurysm disease

JA WILLIAMSBart LoeysLU NWAKANMAHC DIETZPJ SPEVAKND PATELKatrien FrancoisJulie De BackerVL GOTTLA VRICELLA et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY

Intellectual, neuropsychological, and behavioral functioning in children with tetralogy of Fallot

Marijke MiattonDaniël De WolfKatrien FrancoisEvert ThieryGuy Vingerhoets

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

Neuropsychological performance in school-aged children with surgically corrected congenital heart disease

Marijke MiattonDaniël De WolfKatrien FrancoisEvert ThieryGuy Vingerhoets

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS

2006

Congenital left heart outflow abnormalities in the newborn

B SUYSKatya De GrooteWIM DECALUWEJoseph PanzerKatrien FrancoisThierry BovéDirk MatthysHenri VerhaarenDaniël De Wolf

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CARDIOLOGICA

Growth factor modulation of fibroblast proliferation, differentiation, and invasion: Implications for tissue valve engineering

K NARINEOlivier De WeverDillis Van ValckenborghKatrien Francoismarc brackeStefaan De SmetMarcus MareelGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in TISSUE ENGINEERING

Neurocognitive consequences of surgically corrected congenital heart defects: A review

Marijke MiattonDaniël De WolfKatrien FrancoisEvert ThieryGuy Vingerhoets

A1 Journal Article in NEUROPSYCHOLOGY REVIEW

Percutaneous interventions for congenital aortic stenosis

Daniël De WolfKAREN VANDERBRUGGENASTRID VERBISTB SUYSHenri VerhaarenKatrien FrancoisThierry BovéJoseph PanzerWIM DECALUWEKatya De Groote et al.

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CARDIOLOGICA

Primary impairment of left ventricular function in Marfan syndrome

Julie De BackerDaniel DevosPatrick SegersDirk MatthysKatrien FrancoisThierry GillebertAnne De PaepeJohan De Sutter

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY

Stentless and stented aortic valve replacement in elderly patients: factors affecting midterm clinical and hemodynamical outcome

Thierry BovéYves Van BelleghemKatrien FrancoisFRANK CAESHans Van OverbekeGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

2005

Closure of atrial septal defects: is there still a place for surgery?

Thierry BovéKatrien FrancoisKatya De GrooteBert SuysDaniël De WolfGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in Acta Chirurgica Belgica

Intellectual performance and quality of life in children with a surgically corrected congenital heart defect six to twelve years postoperatively

Marijke MiattonDaniël De WolfKatrien FrancoisGuy Vingerhoets

Intraoperative stenting of pulmonary arteries

R BOKENKAMPNA BLOMDaniël De WolfKatrien FrancoisJ OTTENKAMPMG HAZEKAMP

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

Is morbidity influenced by staging in the Fontan palliation? A single center review

Katrien FrancoisMuhammed TamimThierry BovéKatya De GrooteDaniël De WolfDirk MatthysB SUYSHenri VerhaarenGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

2004

Cardiale kernspintomografie (NMR) bij de evaluatie van de tetralogie van Fallot

Bert SuysDaniel DevosBernard PalinckP DendaleJohan De SutterKatrien FrancoisEric AchtenPaul Parizel

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

Familiale aandoeningen van de thoracale aorta

Julie De BackerJohan De SutterDaniel DevosKatrien FrancoisThierry GillebertAnne De Paepe

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

Operative outcome of minimal access aortic valve replacement versus standard procedure

HANS VANOVERBEKEYves Van BelleghemKatrien FrancoisFRANK CAESThierry BovéGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA

Outcome analysis of major cardiac operations in low weight neonates

Thierry BovéKatrien FrancoisKatya De GrooteB SuysDaniël De WolfHenri VerhaarenDirk MatthysAnneliese MoermanJan PoelaertP Vanhaesebroeck et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY

2003

An experimental model of coronary anastomosis without suturing

Guido Van NootenYves Van BelleghemLuc FoubertKatrien FrancoisFRANK CAESHenri Van OverbekeYvo Taeymans

A1 Journal Article in CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

Left ventricular outflow obstruction in rhabdomyoma of infancy: meta-analysis of the literature

Henri VerhaarenOlivier VanakkerDaniël De WolfBert SuysKatrien FrancoisDirk Matthys

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS

Lower-intensity anticoagulation for mechanical heart valves : a new concept with the ATS bileaflet aortic valve

Guido Van NootenYves Van BelleghemFRANK CAESKatrien FrancoisHenri Van OverbekeThierry BovéYvo Taeymans

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE

Successful management of a large pulmonary cement embolus after percutaneous vertebroplasty: a case report

Katrien FrancoisYvo TaeymansBart PoffynGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in SPINE

2002

Phosphorylcholine coating offers natural platelet preservation during cardiopulmonary bypass

Filip De SomerYves Van BelleghemFRANK CAESKatrien FrancoisJ ArnoutX BossuytYvo TaeymansGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in PERFUSION-UK

Tissue factor as the main activator of the coagulation system during cardiopulmonary bypass

Filip De SomerYves Van BelleghemFRANK CAESKatrien FrancoisHenri Van OverbekeJ ArnoutYvo TaeymansGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

Use of an event recorder in the decision for pacemaker implantation in a child with syncope

Henri VerhaarenOlivier VanakkerRudy Van CosterDaniël De WolfKatrien FrancoisDirk Matthys

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS

2001

Redo mitral surgery using the Estech endoclamp

Guido Van NootenYves Van BelleghemHenri Van OverbekeFRANK CAESKatrien FrancoisM De PauwF De RijckeJan Poelaert

A1 Journal Article in HEART SURGERY FORUM

2000

Phosphorylcholine coating of extracorporeal circuits provides natural protection against blood activation by the material surface.

Filip De SomerKatrien FrancoisW VAN OEVERENJan PoelaertDaniël De WolfT EBELSGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

1999

Feasibility of a pumpless extracorporeal respiratory assist device

Filip De SomerYves Van BelleghemL FoubertFRANK CAESKatrien FrancoisF DubrulleGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION

Stentless or stented aortic valve implants in elderly patients?

Guido Van NootenFRANK CAESKatrien FrancoisYves Van BelleghemYvo Taeymans

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

1998

Analysis of the P wave with signal averaging to assess the risk of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery.

C DIMMERLuc JordaensN GORGOVIsabelle PeeneKatrien FrancoisGuido Van NootenDenis Clement

A1 Journal Article in CARDIOLOGY

1996

Low extracorporeal priming volumes for infants : a benefit?

Filip De SomerLuc FoubertJan PoelaertD DujardinGuido Van NootenKatrien Francois

A1 Journal Article in PERFUSION-UK

Toronto stentless aortic valve replacement in elderly patients

Guido Van NootenFRANK CAESKatrien FrancoisYves Van Belleghem

A1 Journal Article in SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL

1995

Comparative study of limited intentional normovolaemic haemodilution in patients with left main coronary-artery stenosis

Luc HerregodsLuc FoubertAnneliese MoermanKatrien FrancoisGeorges Rolly

A1 Journal Article in ANAESTHESIA

The valve choice in tricuspid valve replacement : 25 years of experience

Guido Van NootenFRANK CAESKatrien FrancoisYvo TaeymansG PrimoF WellensJacques LeclercqE Deuvaert

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

TRICUSPID-VALVE REPLACEMENT - POSTOPERATIVE AND LONG-TERM RESULTS.

GJ VANNOOTENFRANK CAESYvo TaeymansY VANBELLEGHEMKatrien FrancoisDirk De BacquerFE DEUVAERTF WELLENSG PRIMO

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

1994

Aortic atresia with ventricular septum defect and normal left ventricle: one-stage repair in the neonate

Katrien FrancoisClare DolleryMartin J Elliot

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY

1993

Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery

Katrien FrancoisFrank ProvenierLuc JordaensGuido Van Nooten

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY

1992

Transesophageal echo-Doppler in patients suspected of a cardiac source of peripheral emboli

J VandenbogaerdeJan De BleeckerD DecooKatrien FrancoisB CambierJ-M BergenC VandermerschJacques De ReuckDenis Clement

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL