Primary antiphospholipid syndrome: a cause of catastrophic shunt thrombosis in the newborn

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 1999 Apr;40(2):261-4.

Abstract

This is a unique report of systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt thromboses secondary to primary antiphospholipid syndrome and antithrombin III deficiency in a neonate with cyanotic congenital heart disease. This infant with tricuspid atresia experienced thromboses of two modified Blalock-Taussig shunts en route to a bidirectional cavo-pulmonary shunt and potential future Fontan operation. Chronic warfarin anticoagulation has prevented additional thrombo-embolic events.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications*
  • Antithrombin III Deficiency / complications
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery
  • Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Tricuspid Atresia / complications
  • Tricuspid Atresia / surgery