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Ectopia cordis and other midline defects.

J M Morales1, S G Patel, J A Duff

  • 1Driscoll Childrens Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas 78463-0104, USA. moralej@driscollchildrens.org

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|August 2, 2000
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Ectopia cordis, a rare congenital anomaly, presents significant surgical challenges. However, with tailored surgical strategies, even complex cases of thoracic and thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis can achieve survival and successful repair in infancy.

Area of Science:

  • Congenital heart defects
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Neonatal anomalies

Background:

  • Ectopia cordis and midline defects are rare congenital anomalies often associated with intracardiac defects.
  • Surgical outcomes for thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis historically have extremely high mortality rates.
  • Thoracic ectopia cordis survival is infrequently reported, highlighting the complexity of these conditions.

Observation:

  • A 6-year review of 4 patients with ectopia cordis, including three with Cantrell's Pentalogy and one with thoracic ectopia cordis.
  • Surgical strategies were reviewed, focusing on clinical outcomes for each patient.
  • The study details the specific interventions and complications encountered in managing these rare conditions.

Findings:

  • All 4 reviewed patients with ectopia cordis survived with successful interventions.

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  • Two infants with double-outlet right ventricle underwent complete correction, with one requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
  • A newborn with thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis had diaphragmatic defect repair and omphalocele management, awaiting tetralogy of Fallot repair; the thoracic ectopia cordis patient had successful soft tissue coverage and is monitored for ventricular septal defects and a left ventricular diverticulum.

    • Implications:

    • This study demonstrates that thoracic and thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis can be successfully repaired during infancy.
    • Tailored surgical approaches based on defect severity and associated anomalies are crucial for improved outcomes.
    • The findings support the feasibility of comprehensive surgical correction, including cardiac, neurologic, and abdominal components, for ectopia cordis patients.