Interatrial Septum Stenting for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome in Ex Utero Intrapartum Therapy

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2024 Mar;15(2):226-230. doi: 10.1177/21501351231196484. Epub 2023 Nov 21.

Abstract

Patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) with intact atrial septum have an increased mortality rate. This presentation occurs in 6% to 10% of cases. We present a patient with fetal diagnosis of HLHS with restrictive atrial septum. We performed a cesarean section at 37 weeks of gestation, and under ex utero intrapartum treatment proceeded with a median sternotomy and transatrial stenting for left atrial decompression due to findings of intact atrial septum on the fetal echocardiogram performed during the procedure. Subsequently, the patient underwent hybrid stage I palliation followed by a comprehensive stage II procedure at five months of age, but unfortunately died from postoperative complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Septum*
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Heart Atria / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome* / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome