Batista Procedure for a Coronary Anomaly in an Infant: Long-Term Follow-Up

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Cardiac Remodeling

Background:

• The Batista operation (partial left ventriculectomy) is an uncommon surgical procedure in infants.
• Long-term follow-up data for infants undergoing this procedure are scarce.
• This case involves an infant with an anomalous coronary artery requiring reimplantation.

Observation:

• A rare case of a partial left ventriculectomy in an infant is presented.
• The patient underwent simultaneous anomalous coronary artery reimplantation.
• Long-term cardiac remodeling and outcomes were assessed post-surgery.

Findings:

• The study reports on the long-term clinical and echocardiographic findings in an infant after a Batista procedure and coronary artery reimplantation.
• Late cardiac remodeling patterns were observed and analyzed.
• The study discusses the initial surgical approach and management options considered.

Implications:

• This case provides valuable insights into the long-term outcomes of the Batista operation in infants.
• Understanding late cardiac remodeling is crucial for managing pediatric heart conditions.
• The findings contribute to the limited knowledge base regarding rare infant cardiac surgeries and their sequelae.