Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Immediate operation for ectopia cordis.

A F Jones, R L McGrath, S M Edwards

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

|November 1, 1979

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

CT scatter spectra transmission data of 80, 100, 120 and 140 kVp primary beams for various shielding materials.

Physical and engineering sciences in medicine·2024

Same author

Comparative analysis of patient scatter to phantom scatter for computed tomography systems.

Physical and engineering sciences in medicine·2022

Same author

Accuracy of genotype imputation in Labrador Retrievers.

Animal genetics·2018

Same author

Association between triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol change following fibrate therapy.

Diabetes & metabolic syndrome·2014

Same author

Prostate cancer in BRCA2 germline mutation carriers is associated with poorer prognosis.

British journal of cancer·2010

Same author

Skin(2TM): An in vitro model to assess cutaneous immunotoxicity.

Toxicology in vitro : an international journal published in association with BIBRA·2010

Same journal

Context-Driven Management of Bilateral Diaphragmatic Failure After Phrenic Nerve Sacrifice.

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026

Same journal

Uncomplicated type B aortic dissection: Are US-based societal guidelines delaying science?

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026

Same journal

Methodological Paradigms and Clinical Realities in Defining High-Volume Centres for Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement.

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026

Same journal

Long-Term Outcomes of Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Management During CABG: Standardization or Compromise?

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026

Same journal

Ongoing Dialogue and Support for the Future of Congenital Cardiac Surgery.

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026

Same journal

A Bridge With Gaps.

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026

See all related articles

Thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis survival is low, especially with omphalocele. A temporary Silastic prosthesis protected the heart, allowing for full cardiac investigation before surgery.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Surgery
Congenital Heart Defects
Neonatal Care

Background:

Thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis is a rare congenital anomaly with a high mortality rate.
Survival rates for infants with ectopia cordis and omphalocele are particularly poor.
Previous attempts at cardiac coverage have led to complications and mortality.

Observation:

A case of thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis with omphalocele is presented.
The exposed heart was covered with a temporary Silastic prosthesis.
This approach protected the heart from infection and rupture of the pericardial sac.

Findings:

The temporary Silastic prosthesis facilitated a comprehensive cardiac investigation.
This allowed for optimal surgical planning and management.

Related Experiment Videos

The protective coverage was crucial for patient stabilization before definitive surgery.

Implications:

Temporary Silastic prosthesis coverage offers a viable strategy for managing exposed hearts in ectopia cordis.
This method can improve survival rates by preventing complications and enabling thorough pre-operative assessment.
Further research into prosthetic materials and surgical techniques for ectopia cordis is warranted.