Cervical aortic arch with severe left ventricular dysfunction in a neonate: successful repair using whole-body perfusion.
Marisha Aryal, Nicholas Wong Zi Jing, Sivakumar Sivalingam
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Case in brief
A neonate presented with a right cervical aortic arch, coarctation, and significantly reduced left ventricular function. Surgical intervention involved arch repair with aortic uncrossing, utilizing whole-body perfusion through simultaneous cannulation of the aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta. The procedure successfully restored normal hemodynamics and improved cardiac function.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider cervical aortic arch as a potential diagnosis in neonates presenting with severe left ventricular dysfunction and coarctation.