Mechanical cause for acute left lung atelectasis after neonatal aortic arch repair with arterial switch operation: Conservative management

Madan Mohan Maddali*, Pranav Subbaraya Kandachar, Said Al-Hanshi, Mohammed Al Ghafri, John Valliattu

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Abstract

Respiratory complications due to mechanical obstruction of the airways can occur following pediatric cardiac surgery. Clinically significant intrathoracic vascular compression of the airway can occur when extensive dissection and mobilization of arch and neck vessels is involved as in repair of interrupted aortic arch. This case report describes a neonate who underwent interrupted aortic arch repair along with an arterial switch operation and developed a left lung collapse immediately after tracheal extubation. Fiber-optic bronchoscopy revealed vascular compression as the real culprit. The child was successfully managed conservatively.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)252-255
Number of pages4
JournalAnnals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
Volume20
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 1 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aorta
  • airway obstruction/etiology
  • congenital/surgery
  • heart defects
  • postoperative complications/surgery
  • thoracic/surgery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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