Surgery for aortic arch disease in the neonate.
Disease of the aortic arch is a common component of congenital heart disease requiring surgical treatment in the neonate. While sometimes found in isolation, aortic arch disease must be placed into the larger context of frequently associated pathology. This review describes the anatomic variations of neonatal aortic arch pathology, surgical approaches and techniques, and expected outcomes.
Pigula
Frank A
FA
Department of Cardiac Surgery, Children's Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Frank.Pigula@cardio.chboston.org
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D002404:Catheterization; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature