Pulmonary Embolism in a Neonate Following Modified Norwood Procedure With Sano Shunt

Sarah M Schlueter; Michael Wilhelm; Petros V Anagnostopoulos; Awni M Al-Subu

doi:10.1177/2150135119853283

Pulmonary Embolism in a Neonate Following Modified Norwood Procedure With Sano Shunt

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2019 Sep;10(5):638-640. doi: 10.1177/2150135119853283.

Authors

Sarah M Schlueter¹, Michael Wilhelm¹, Petros V Anagnostopoulos², Awni M Al-Subu¹

Affiliations

¹ Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA.
² Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA.

PMID: 31496419
DOI: 10.1177/2150135119853283

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication in neonates with congenital heart disease. The authors report a case of pulmonary embolism in the immediate postoperative period following modified Norwood procedure with Sano shunt. In addition, this report discusses the initial evaluation and available anticoagulation options to treat pulmonary embolism in children with congenital heart disease.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Anastomosis, Surgical*
Female
Heart Ventricles / surgery*
Humans
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome / complications
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome / surgery*
Infant, Newborn
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Norwood Procedures*
Postoperative Complications
Postoperative Period
Prostheses and Implants
Pulmonary Artery / surgery*
Pulmonary Embolism / complications
Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis*
Treatment Outcome