Rastelli and Norwood combination for the treatment of type I truncus arteriosus and hypoplastic aortic arch: a case report

Heart Surg Forum. 2007;10(1):E6-8. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.20061141.

Abstract

Although truncus arteriosus is often treated with low mortality and morbidity rates, truncal valve patency and aortic arch and coronary artery anomalies are factors that can contribute to a worse outcome. In this report, we present our experience with the combination of Rastelli and Norwood procedures for the treatment of Type I truncus arteriosus that was complicated by a hypoplastic aortic arch.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / abnormalities*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / complications
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / complications
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent / complications
  • Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent / surgery*