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Three-Dimensional Printing of a Complex Aortic Anomaly

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Cantrell syndrome with complex cardiac malformations: a case report.

Li Wen¹, Liao Jun-lin, Hao Jia

¹Department of Radiology, XinQiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, ChongQing 400037, PR China.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

|July 19, 2011

Summary

Cantrell syndrome, a rare congenital defect affecting five structures, presents significant survival challenges. This case highlights successful surgical intervention and positive long-term outcomes for a patient with this complex condition.

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Background:

Cantrell syndrome is a rare congenital defect involving the abdominal wall, sternum, diaphragm, pericardium, and heart.
It is associated with high mortality and poor quality of life for survivors.

Observation:

A male infant presented with Cantrell syndrome and severe cardiac malformations.
The patient experienced multiple life-threatening events but survived to undergo surgical repair at 5 months old.

Findings:

Surgical intervention successfully reduced the cardiac size within the thoracoabdominal cavity.
The abdominal wall defect was repaired, and multiple stenoses of the heart and great vessels were addressed.

Implications:

This case demonstrates the feasibility of complex surgical repair for Cantrell syndrome.
Successful outcomes are possible, leading to a normal, healthy development in survivors.