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[Heart operations on young children under deep hypothermia]
Kardiologiia
|July 1, 1978
Summary
Deep hypothermia with extracorporeal circulation is a viable treatment for pediatric heart defects, showing promising low mortality rates, especially for ventricular septal defects. Long-term follow-up indicates no adverse effects on the central nervous system.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Hypothermia Therapy
Context:
- Clinical application of deep hypothermia and extracorporeal circulation in pediatric cardiac surgery.
- Evaluation of surgical outcomes and patient survival rates in a cohort of 124 children.
Purpose:
- To assess the efficacy and safety of deep hypothermia combined with extracorporeal circulation in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac repair.
- To analyze mortality rates associated with different cardiac defect corrections and evaluate long-term neurological outcomes.
Summary:
- The study involved 124 pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery using deep hypothermia and extracorporeal circulation, reporting an overall mortality of 23.4%.
- Correction of ventricular septal defects showed the lowest mortality, with 14.6% (12 out of 82 patients).
- Remote follow-up assessments confirmed no detrimental impact of the procedure on the central nervous system.
Impact:
- Provides critical data on the outcomes of deep hypothermia in pediatric cardiac surgery.
- Highlights the safety and effectiveness of this combined approach for specific congenital heart defects.
- Offers reassurance regarding the neurological integrity of pediatric patients post-procedure, supporting its continued clinical use.