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Extrathoracic ectopia cordis. Case report

M Morello1, E Quaini, G Nenov

  • 1Cardiac Surgery Department Cà Granda Hospital Milan, Niguarda, Italy.

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|December 1, 1994
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Extrathoracic ectopia cordis, a severe congenital anomaly, presents surgical challenges. This case highlights immediate surgical management for a premature infant, though survival was limited by non-cardiac complications.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Extrathoracic ectopia cordis is a rare congenital anomaly where the heart is located outside the chest.
  • Surgical repair is often unsuccessful due to the severity of the defect and associated intracardiac anomalies.
  • Prematurity in affected newborns adds significant surgical risk.

Observation:

  • A newborn with extrathoracic ectopia cordis and prematurity underwent immediate surgical intervention.
  • The procedure involved enlarging the mediastinal space and covering the exposed heart with a prosthetic patch.
  • A delayed complete repair was planned to reposition the heart within the chest.

Findings:

  • The infant survived the initial surgical procedure.

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  • Tragically, the infant died a few hours post-surgery due to non-cardiac related causes.
  • This case underscores the complexities and high risks associated with managing this condition.

    • Implications:

    • Immediate surgical management, including mediastinal expansion and prosthetic coverage, can be performed in neonates with extrathoracic ectopia cordis.
    • The high mortality rate, even after initial stabilization, emphasizes the need for improved surgical strategies and multidisciplinary care.
    • Further discussion on surgical approaches is warranted to improve outcomes for this challenging congenital anomaly.