Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2005 Nov;38(11):773-775.

Arterial Switch Operation in 1140 gm LBW Premie Baby with TGA, IVS

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine. dmseo@www.amc.seoul.kr
  • 2Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine.

Abstract

Cardiac surgery in the neonate with congenital heart disease has progressed dramatically in the past three decades. However, low-birth-weight premie with congenital heart disease continue to challenge the intellectual and technical skills of those who care for them. We report a case of successful arterial switch operation in 1140 g premie with TGA, IVS after 4 week care 1317 gm.

Keyword

Infant, premate; Infant, low birth weight; Transposition of great vessels; Arterial switch operation

MeSH Terms

Heart Defects, Congenital
Humans
Infant, Low Birth Weight
Infant, Newborn
Thoracic Surgery
Transposition of Great Vessels
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