Truncus arteriosus with interrupted aortic arch: successful repair using modified cardiopulmonary bypass and surgical techniques

Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Nov;82(5):1884-6. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.03.097.

Abstract

A neonate with truncus arteriosus (type 1) and interrupted aortic arch (type A) associated with an excessively large gap between interrupted aortic segments underwent successful reconstruction of the aortic arch with a partial subclavian flap aortoplasty plus bovine jugular patch (Contegra 200, Medtronic, Inc, Minneapolis, MN) using continuous selective low-flow cardiopulmonary bypass without circulatory arrest. The ventricular septal defect was closed with a Dacron (IMPRA, Inc, Tempe, AZ) patch, and a Contegra prosthesis was used to re-establish right ventricle to pulmonary artery continuity. At an 18-month follow-up, the patient was free of symptoms with normal development. Echocardiography revealed a widely patent aortic arch and an unobstructed right ventricle to pulmonary artery connection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Aorta, Thoracic / abnormalities*
  • Biocompatible Materials / therapeutic use
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass*
  • Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Female
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / surgery
  • Heart Ventricles / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Jugular Veins / surgery
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates / therapeutic use
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery
  • Subclavian Artery / surgery
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent / surgery*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates