Congenital Hypoplasia of Aortic Arch
Conditions
Keywords
Aortic arch hypoplasia, Glutaraldehyde treated autologous pericardium, Single stage repair, Congenital heart defects, Newborns
Brief summary
Hypoplastic aortic arch is a congenital heart defect that is prejudicial for the growth of newborns. It is often associated to other heart defects. Different surgical techniques exist to address this defect, but the literature is very poor with regards to the use of an autologous pericardial patch. Most use extensive dissection techniques or synthetic patches. Here investigators report institution's original approach using the newborns own pericardium for what investigators believe to be an optimal correction of the hypoplasia., with preserved growth potential.
Detailed description
Retrospective analysis of an already well codified surgical intervention carried out in HUDERF under extra-corporeal circulation
Interventions
hypoplastic aortic arch repair using a glutaraldehyde treated, autologous pericardial patch.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Newborns with a hypoplastic aortic arch undergoing a first intervention
Exclusion criteria
* none
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Overall survival | 30 days post surgery |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Freedom from re-intervention | Up to 18 years post initial surgery |
Countries
Belgium