Management of Critical Coarctation of Aorta in a Premature Neonate With Low Birth Weight.

Ann Thorac Surg

Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Stollery Children's Hospital, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Published: September 2020

Premature neonates with low birth weight have always posed a huge management dilemma, even for teams with great expertise. In this case report, we discuss a premature neonate born with extremely low birth weight diagnosed with critical coarctation of aorta and the challenges faced in stabilizing the neonate. As per our literature review, this is the smallest neonate, weighing only 680 g, to have undergone successful repair of coarctation of aorta through posterolateral thoracotomy. Identifying the ideal timing for surgery in premature neonates with low birth weight is most crucial to minimize morbidity and mortality.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.12.057DOI Listing

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