Truncus arteriosus and unbalanced complete atrioventricular septal defect: pulmonary protection in the neonate

Sunil Panwar; Scott M Bradley; Minoo N Kavarana

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.05.113

Truncus arteriosus and unbalanced complete atrioventricular septal defect: pulmonary protection in the neonate

Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Dec;94(6):e151-3. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.05.113.

Authors

Sunil Panwar¹, Scott M Bradley, Minoo N Kavarana

Affiliation

¹ Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425-6130, USA.

PMID: 23176959
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.05.113

Abstract

Surgical success for the combination of truncus arteriosus with unbalanced atrioventricular septal defect is limited. A low incidence and a poor understanding of these lesions, along with a dismal outcome, have made comfort care a common option. We report our experience with initial successful palliation of this combined lesion in two patients.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Abnormalities, Multiple*
Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
Diagnosis, Differential
Echocardiography
Follow-Up Studies
Heart Septal Defects
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Mitral Valve Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging
Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
Prosthesis Design
Pulmonary Artery / surgery*
Suture Techniques
Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent / diagnostic imaging
Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent / surgery*

Supplementary concepts

Complete atrioventricular septal defect