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[Two cases of coarctation complex associated with congenital esophageal atresia (Gross type C)]
Insights
Two newborns with complex congenital heart defects and esophageal atresia underwent successful two-staged surgical repair. This approach addressed critical circulatory, respiratory, and nutritional issues for full recovery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Neonatal Care
Background:
- Coarctation complex (CoA + VSD + PDA) and congenital esophageal atresia (Gross type C) are rare, life-threatening conditions in newborns.
- Successful management requires a multidisciplinary approach addressing complex physiological challenges.
Observation:
- Two cases of neonates presenting with combined esophageal atresia and coarctation complex were treated.
- Initial management involved esophageal repair, gastrostomy, and prostaglandin E1 infusion, followed by staged cardiac interventions like subclavian flap angioplasty and pulmonary artery banding.
- Both cases experienced postoperative complications including respiratory distress, malnutrition, bronchomalacia, and gastroesophageal reflux.
Findings:
- A two-staged surgical strategy, encompassing esophageal reconstruction and subsequent cardiac repair, led to successful outcomes in both patients.
- Perioperative management focused on circulatory, respiratory, and nutritional support was crucial for patient survival and recovery.
- Despite initial palliative cardiac procedures, both infants experienced growth failure necessitating definitive corrective surgery once stable.
Implications:
- This case series highlights the efficacy of a staged surgical approach for complex congenital anomalies involving both the esophagus and heart.
- Optimized perioperative care is essential to mitigate risks associated with bronchomalacia, GER, and malnutrition in these vulnerable infants.
- Timely corrective cardiac surgery, following stabilization of respiratory and circulatory status, is key to achieving full recovery and preventing long-term growth failure.
Abstract:
Two cases of coarctation complex (CoA + VSD + PDA) associated with congenital esophageal atresia (Gross type C) were successfully treated with esophageal and two-staged cardiac surgery. The perioperative management of the two cases is discussed with special reference to circulatory, respiratory and nutritional problems. Case 1; A newborn was diagnosed as esophageal and cardiac anomalies and gastrostomy was performed followed by end to end anastomosis of the esophagus under receiving Prostaglandin E1 infusion. Although subclavian flap angioplasty (SFA) and pulmonary artery banding (PAB) were performed 1 month later, she had recurrent respiratory complications and malnutrition postoperatively due to bronchomalacia and gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Case 2; A newborn was diagnosed as esophageal atresia and underwent corrective surgery of it on the 1st day of life. After esophageal surgery congestive heart failure (CHF) developed progressively and CoA complex was evident by echocardiography 5 days later. SFA and PAB were performed 26th day of life. In spite of the palliative surgery for cardiac lesions, both patients had growth failure because of CHF, respiratory complications and malnutrition. As soon as the circulatory and respiratory condition improved, corrective surgery was performed and resulted in full recovery.