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Right ventricular dissection after arterial switch operation.

Kristina Krzelj¹, Hrvoje Gasparovic¹, Zeljko Duric¹

¹Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.

Cardiology in the Young

|August 9, 2023

Summary

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Right ventricular dissection is a rare complication after arterial switch operation. This study details successful management using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and delayed surgical evacuation, offering a potential treatment strategy.

Keywords:

Dissection arterial switch operation right ventricle transposition of the great arteries

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Surgery
Neonatal Medicine
Medical Complications

Background:

Arterial switch operation is a critical procedure for congenital heart defects.
Right ventricular dissection is a rare but serious complication following this surgery.
Limited evidence-based guidelines exist for managing this specific complication.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case of right ventricular dissection in a neonate post-arterial switch operation.
To describe a successful management strategy for this rare complication.
To contribute to the limited literature on managing post-operative right ventricular dissection.

Main Methods:

The study involved a full-term male neonate who developed right ventricular dissection after an arterial switch operation.
Management included the placement of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
A delayed surgical evacuation of the dissecting hematoma was performed.

Main Results:

The chosen management strategy resulted in beneficial outcomes for the neonate.
The patient successfully recovered following ECMO support and surgical intervention.
This case demonstrates the feasibility of this approach in managing right ventricular dissection.

Conclusions:

Successful management of right ventricular dissection post-arterial switch operation is achievable.
Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and delayed surgical evacuation represent a viable treatment option.
Further research is needed to establish evidence-based recommendations for this rare complication.