| Rerouting surgery of cardiac type total anomalous pulmonary venous return in a premature newborn with very low birth weight. | |
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PMID: 17493892 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Intracardiac repair for complex congenital heart defects in premature neonates with very low birth weight (VLBW) is still a challenge to pediatric cardiac surgeons. We report the successful rerouting of cardiac type total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) in a premature newborn (36th gestational week) with VLBW (1250 g). She had severe hypoxemia and low cardiac output despite medical treatment. Rerouting surgery of TAPVR was performed under deep hypothermia circulatory arrest at the age of 20 days. The sternum was left open and approximated 2 days later. Follow-up echocardiography showed good ventricular function without pulmonary venous obstruction. The endotracheal tube was removed 7 days postoperatively. She was then discharged without complication. In conclusion, with improved cardiopulmonary bypass technique and perioperative care, open heart surgery can be performed in premature newborns with VLBW. |
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Authors:
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En-Ting Wu; Shu-Chien Huang; Mei-Hwan Wu; Jou-Kou Wang; Chung-I Chang |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi Volume: 106 ISSN: 0929-6646 ISO Abbreviation: J. Formos. Med. Assoc. Publication Date: 2007 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-05-11 Completed Date: 2007-05-31 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9214933 Medline TA: J Formos Med Assoc Country: China (Republic : 1949- ) |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: S23-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. |
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures Cardiopulmonary Bypass Female Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery* Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature Infant, Very Low Birth Weight Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities* |
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