Publications by authors named "Spencer J Hogue"
Birth in the Operating Room for Immediate Cardiac Surgery: A Rare but Effective Strategy.
World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Significant advancements in fetal cardiac imaging have allowed for earlier diagnosis of complex congenital heart disease (CHD) in infants at high risk for postnatal issues, prompting a new strategy for immediate surgical intervention.
- Between 2012 and 2023, eight prenatally diagnosed CHD infants were delivered in an operating room next to a cardiac OR, with six undergoing surgery on their birth day for conditions like obstructed total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR).
- The overall five-year postoperative survival rate for these infants was 88%, indicating that this interdisciplinary approach to birth and immediate care may lead to better outcomes compared to historical data.