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COMPLEX CHEST WALL DEFORMITY CAUSING CARDIAC ARREST: A PECULIAR PEDIATRIC CASE.

Miguel Soares-Oliveira¹, Sofia Vasconcelos-Castro¹, Norberto Estevinho¹

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Severe congenital chest wall deformities can cause life-threatening cardiac events, not just cosmetic concerns. Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for managing these complex pediatric cases.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Surgery
Cardiology
Orthopedics

Background:

Congenital chest wall deformities are common in children, often presenting cosmetic concerns.
These defects typically cause minimal symptoms, rarely leading to severe health issues.

Observation:

An 11-year-old girl with complex chest wall deformity and severe scoliosis experienced sudden hypotension and cardiac arrest during prone positioning for surgery.
The event was attributed to reduced venous return from heart and great vessel compression.

Findings:

A modified Ravitch procedure with retrosternal metal bar placement successfully allowed ventral positioning.
The patient later underwent scoliosis correction and showed improved tolerance to prone positioning and reduced need for ventilation.

Implications:

This case highlights the potential for severe, life-threatening complications from chest wall deformities beyond cosmetic issues.
Highlights the importance of comprehensive management and surgical planning for complex pediatric chest wall deformities.