Successful arterial switch operation in a low-birth-weight neonate who had transposition of the great arteries and advanced necrotizing enterocolitis
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
4
Pages
647-649
Date Issued
1998
Author(s)
Abstract
A low-birth-weight (LBW; 1,940 g) girl was born at the gestational age of 36 weeks without any perinatal insult. Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) with a large patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and interatrial shunt was detected. Stage IIIB necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) developed 46 hours after birth. She received ileostomy and drainage. Arterial switch operation was successfully performed at 23 days of age when her weight was 1,900 g. The enterostomy was successfully repaired at 104 days of age.
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Publisher
W.B. Saunders
Type
journal article