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Ectopia cordis: report of two cases.

C Yuko-Jowi1, D E Simiyu, R Musoke

  • 1Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

East African Medical Journal
|January 1, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Ectopia cordis, a rare birth defect, places the heart outside the chest. This report details two cases, one fatal due to severe defects, the other succumbing to sepsis post-surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Neonatal Surgery

Background:

  • Ectopia cordis is a rare congenital anomaly where the heart is abnormally positioned outside the thoracic cavity.
  • It has a historically poor prognosis, occurring in approximately 5.5-7.9 per million live births in the USA.
  • This condition requires specialized neonatal care and surgical intervention.

Observation:

  • This case report describes two neonates presenting with ectopia cordis.
  • One infant had severe coexisting cardiac malformations and prematurity, leading to mortality.
  • The second infant underwent successful surgical repair but later succumbed to sepsis.

Findings:

  • The study highlights the challenges in managing ectopia cordis, even with surgical intervention.
  • Outcomes are influenced by the severity of associated cardiac defects and potential complications like sepsis.
  • Successful surgical reconstruction is possible but does not guarantee survival.

Implications:

  • These cases underscore the need for advanced neonatal intensive care units and surgical expertise for ectopia cordis.
  • Further research into improving survival rates and managing post-operative complications is warranted.
  • Local treatment protocols for ectopia cordis may need development and refinement.

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