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Aortic atresia with complex aortic arch collateralization through the subclavian arteries
Saumya Kapoor1, Thomas Knapp1, Peace Madueme2
1Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
Annals of Pediatric Cardiology
|May 12, 2025
Summary
A newborn with complex heart defects and unusual aortic anatomy required innovative surgical interventions including pulmonary artery bands and duct stenting. This case highlights a novel approach for managing severe congenital heart disease when standard procedures are not feasible.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Vascular Anatomy
Background:
- A term newborn presented with aortic atresia and ventricular septal defect.
- The patient exhibited bilateral duplicated subclavian arteries and highly unusual aortic arch vasculature.
Observation:
- Computed tomography angiography revealed a diminutive aortic arch and complex head vessel anatomy.
- Standard surgical palliation methods were not suitable due to the patient's unique anatomy.
Findings:
- The patient underwent bilateral pulmonary artery bands and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) stenting.
- Subsequent interventions included PDA stent dilation, pulmonary artery band angioplasty, and transverse aortic stenting.
- At 15 months, the aortic arch showed no significant growth, and the patient was mildly hypertensive but hemodynamically stable.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates an alternative surgical strategy for complex congenital heart disease with aberrant vasculature.
- The patient's ongoing evaluation for heart transplantation underscores the challenges in managing such rare conditions.
- This approach may offer a bridge to definitive treatment or transplantation in select pediatric cases.
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