Left Hemitruncus Treated Along with Ventricular Septal Defect in a Neonate

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Pediatric Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

• Hemitruncus arteriosus is a rare congenital cardiovascular malformation.
• Left hemitruncus arteriosus, where the left pulmonary artery originates from the aorta, is less common than the right form.

Observation:

• This report focuses on a neonate diagnosed with left hemitruncus arteriosus.
• The neonate also presented with ventricular septal defect and atrial septal defect.

Findings:

• The neonate with left hemitruncus arteriosus and concurrent septal defects underwent surgical intervention.
• The surgical treatment for this complex congenital heart defect was successful.

Implications:

• This case highlights the successful surgical management of a rare complex congenital heart defect.
• Early diagnosis and surgical correction are crucial for favorable outcomes in neonates with hemitruncus arteriosus and septal defects.