Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2005 Nov;38(11):773-775.
Arterial Switch Operation in 1140 gm LBW Premie Baby with TGA, IVS
- Affiliations
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- 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
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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.